Using the Camera in the Mobile App: Capture, Tag, and Upload from the Field
📷 Using the Camera in the Mobile App: Capture, Tag, and Upload from the Field
🧭 Introduction
The Camera icon in the Ontraccr mobile app provides a fast, flexible way to capture job site photos, annotate them, and upload them to the correct place — all without leaving the app.
This guide covers everything from snapping a picture to storing it on the right project or board card, including how to do it offline.
📍 Where to Find the Camera
The camera is accessed via the bottom nav bar — it’s the center icon (camera inside a circle).
📸 Taking Photos/Scanning QR Codes
- Tap the Camera icon from the nav bar
- Use the camera to:
- Take live photos
- Zoom in/out
- Access your photo gallery to upload existing images
- Scan Equipment QR Codes
💡 Tip: You can take multiple photos in a row — they’ll be grouped together before upload.
✏️ Marking Up Your Photos
After capturing a photo:
- Use built-in tools to annotate:
- Drawings, arrows, highlights
- Text (with color selection)
- Tap Done when finished
This is useful for:
- Pointing out defects
- Highlighting safety concerns
- Documenting progress visually
🏷️ Adding Metadata & Descriptions
Before uploading, you can:
- Add a shared description that applies to all selected images
- Add individual notes per image (optional)
- Rename each photo by tapping its filename
📌 These notes and names become part of the file’s metadata in Ontraccr’s system.
📂 Choosing Where to Save Photos
After editing, you’ll be prompted to select a destination:
| Destination Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 📁 General Attachments | Stored in your file storage root directory |
| 🏗️ Project | Saved directly to the project’s folders |
| 🧾 Board Card | Linked to a specific board card and attachment field |
| 📄 File Path | Manually select a folder path in your storage system |
To Save:
- Tap the link next to “Destination”
- Choose one of the options above
- Tap Upload
✅ The app remembers your last-used destination to speed things up
📴 Offline Upload Support
If you’re offline or in a low-signal area:
- The red bar across the top of the app will appear
- You can still take, tag, and assign photos to jobs or cards
- Photos are saved locally and will auto-upload once signal returns
✅ Outcome
With the mobile camera tool, users can:
- Quickly document job site conditions
- Annotate and label images for clarity
- Upload photos directly to the right place (even offline)
- Enhance field reporting and job progress tracking