While filling out an inspection report, you may need to make a copy of a particular section, item, or comment within that report.
In this article, you will find a step-by-step guide to creating a copy of your section, item, and comment on the web editor.
How to Copy a Section in the Report on the Web
In this section, we'll show you how to duplicate a section of your report within that same report on the web editor.
Click on the inspection to open the Inspection Details page
Click to edit the report to open the web editor
Hover over the three dots icon to the right of the section name
Click "Duplicate" with the double paper icon
Click "Duplicate" again to confirm
You'll see the new duplicate section in the report with the same name and a number
🔴 Keep in mind you cannot copy Sections, Items or Comments from one report to another report. This is not possible within the software currently.
How to Copy an Item of the Report on the Web
In this section, we'll show you how to duplicate an item within your report via the web editor.
Click on the inspection to open the Inspection Details page
Click to edit the report to open the web editor
Click on a section to open it
Hover over the three lines icon to the right of the item name
Click "Duplicate" with the double paper icon
Select which section you want to duplicate the item to
Click "Duplicate"
You'll see the new duplicate item with the same name and a number
How to Copy a Comment in the Report on the Web
In this section, we'll show you how to duplicate a comment within your report through the web editor.
Click on the inspection to open the Inspection Details page
Click to edit the report to open the web editor
Click on a section to open it
Click on an item within that section to open it
Click the double paper icon to the right of the comment name that you want to duplicate
Select which section and item you want to duplicate the item to
Click "Duplicate"
You'll see the new duplicate item with the same name and a number
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I able to copy/duplicate a section, item, or comment through the app?
Absolutely! Click here to see how!
The duplicated section is displaying as "Section 1." How can I rename the section, item, or comment?
Easy peasy! Click one of the articles below to see how to rename the section, item, or comment you duplicated.
How can I copy Sections, Items or Comments from one report to another report?
Unfortunately, this is not possible. You cannot copy from one report to another. You can however copy Sections, Items and Comments from one template to another template. Check out this article for more information.
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