How to Add Photo Annotations (HCP Mobile App)
Photo annotations enable Pros to effectively communicate with Field Techs, Admins, and customers. After taking a photo through the app, Pros can add drawings, shapes, text, and time stamps before uploading the image to a job.
This feature is currently in Alpha testing and is not yet available for all users.
To add an annotation to a photo:
Open a job in the HCP mobile app and tap '+ Attachments' at the bottom of the Job Details page.
Tap the camera icon in the top-right corner of the Attachments screen.
Select 'Take photo.'
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Capture the photo, then tap 'Use Photo' in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
You'll then be taken to the Edit screen, where you can add the following annotations:
Free draw editor (pencil icon)
Shape editor (shapes icon)
Text overlays (T icon)
Timestamp (clock icon)
Use the menu at the bottom of your screen for each option to further edit the annotations:
Drawing color and thickness
Shape and shape color
Text and background colors (for written text and timestamps).
Tap the 'Undo' icon to undo your last edit.
Tap the 'Clear all' icon to remove all annotations from the photo.
To save the annotations and upload the annotated photo to the job, tap 'Save & upload' in the top right corner of your screen.
Next, select the image size, and the annotated photo will be added to the job's attachments.
Once added, you can view the annotated photo and attach it to an invoice for your customer.
Video Tutorial: Adding Photo Annotations (HCP Mobile App)
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