Setting Up Forms: Creation & Workflow Assignment

Forms, a powerful tool, are designed to help your team formalize work orders and messages, ensuring every task is completed consistently and effectively.
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Written by John Philip
Updated 1 week ago

What are Forms in Basementgrid?

The Forms module in Basementgrid allows you to create and utilize standardized templates for various maintenance-related communications. Think of them as digital checklists or structured messages that guide your team through specific procedures, ensuring all necessary information is captured and shared for every task.

Whether it's a routine inspection, a complex repair, or a general message, Forms provide a consistent framework for:

  • Work Orders: Formalizing the initiation and tracking of maintenance and repair jobs.

  • Messages: Structuring communication to ensure all vital details are conveyed.

Key Benefits of Using Forms:

By leveraging Forms in Basementgrid, your team can experience significant improvements in their day-to-day operations:

  1. Standardization of Procedures: Eliminate ambiguity and ensure every team member follows the same steps for common tasks. This consistency leads to higher-quality work and fewer errors.

  2. Improved Data Collection: Forms guide users to input all necessary information, such as issue descriptions, required materials, estimated time, safety notes, and responsible personnel. This comprehensive data improves record-keeping and analysis.

  3. Enhanced Communication: With predefined fields, critical information is never missed. Team members can quickly understand the scope of work, progress updates, and any challenges encountered, fostering seamless collaboration.

  4. Increased Efficiency: Reduce the time spent on administrative tasks. By streamlining the process of creating work orders and messages, your team can focus more on getting the job done.

  5. Better Accountability: Clear documentation within forms assigns responsibility and tracks progress, making it easier to monitor performance and resolve disputes.

  6. Comprehensive Record-Keeping: Every completed form becomes a valuable record in your Basementgrid history, providing a complete audit trail for compliance, analysis, and future planning.

How to Use Forms in Basementgrid:

Only administrators and collaborators have access to the Forms module.
  1. Access the Forms Module: From the home page, tap on your current Workspace name, then Settings, and finally Forms.

  2. Create a New Form:

    • You can start from scratch to build a custom form tailored to your specific needs.

  3. Define Form Fields: Add various types of fields to capture the necessary data:

    • Text Fields: For descriptions, notes, or specific instructions.

    • Multiple Choice: For picking only one answer from a predefined list.
    • Checkboxes: For indicating completed steps or required actions.

    • Image Uploads: For attaching photos of issues or completed work.

    • Signature Fields: For formal approvals or confirmations.

  4. Assign Forms to Workflows: Integrate forms directly into your work order creation or messaging processes. When a new work order is initiated, select the relevant form to guide the user.

  5. Member Submission: Team members and requesters can easily fill out the forms on their mobile devices, ensuring all details are captured in real-time from the field.

  6. Review and Track: Completed forms are automatically linked to the corresponding work order or communication, providing a comprehensive view of the task's progress and details.

Get Started with Forms Today!

By embracing the Forms module in Basementgrid, you're not just digitizing your paperwork; you're fundamentally transforming how your team operates. Experience the benefits of formalized work procedures, improved communication, and a more efficient maintenance workflow.

Explore the Forms module within your Basementgrid app today and unlock a new level of organization and productivity for your property management and maintenance operations!

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