We have now deployed the equipment view feature. All managers and admins will be able to search/find/view equipment regardless of viewable/hidden status. However, non-managers and admins will not be able to view hidden equipment. The default setting is visible.

Step 1

From the drop-down menu in the top, left corner, go to Equipment & Assets.

Step 2

Scroll to and select the desired equipment.

Step 3

Click the small gear Settings button in the top, right corner.

Step 4

Under Visibility, toggle select ON or OFF, as desired.
Note: Visibility must be ON for users to see this equipment. When set to OFF only organization and equipment managers will be able to view.

The new Auto-Allow Equipment Access feature automatically allows access when training requirements are completed for a specific piece of equipment.

Step 1

Go to Equipment Management from the drop-down menu in the top, left corner.

Step 2

Scroll to and select the desired equipment.

Step 3

Click the small gear Settings button in the top, right corner.

Step 4

Go to Restricted Access from the menu on the left.

Step 5

**Note: Restricted Access must first be turned on to access the auto-allow feature.
Once Restricted Access is on, toggle select ON the auto-allow feature

An additional feature of the Request Dashboard is Equipment Requests. Managers may view and accept or deny equipment requests as well as download the organization's equipment request history.

To access Equipment Requests via the Request Dashboard:

Step 1

Click on the circular group icon in the top, right corner.

Step 2

Go to Requests. This takes you to the Request Dashboard.

Step 3

Select Equipment Requests from the menu bar.

Step 4

New requests will appear at the top of this page. You may accept or deny new requests and view request history.

Step 5

To download the organization's entire request history, click the Download Equipment Request History link at the top, right corner.

To reinforce maximum efficiency and accuracy, managers now have the ability to upload pictures for locations within a site and equipment in their inventory. Managers may add, delete, and select a main picture for each piece of equipment and/or location managed by their organization. This ensures proper identification when equipment or a location is being used or out for maintenance.

Uploading Photos

Step 1

Click on the drop-down menu in the top, left corner.

Step 2

Go to Equipment and Assets (or Locations to add picture of a location).

Step 3

Select inventory from this list (or select a location under sites).

Step 4

Once on the landing page of the equipment or location, click on Add Picture in the top, left corner.

Step 5

Select the appropriate picture and upload.

Removing Photos

Step 1

Click on the drop-down menu in the top, left corner.

Step 2

Go to Equipment and Assets (or Locations to add picture of a location).

Step 3

Select inventory from this list (or select a location under sites).

Step 4

Once on the landing page, click on the picture in the top, left corner.

Step 5

Click on Settings in the top, left corner. Select Delete Picture.

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Equipment Circulation allows users to log the check-out and return of equipment.

Users request equipment check-out.

Step 1

From the drop-down menu in the top-left corner, go to Equipment & Assets.

Step 2

Click Circulation listed in the top menu bar.

Step 3

You will see a list of equipment available to your organization. Note:You must have access to the equipment you are requesting to check-out.

Step 4

Click Check-Out on the desired equipment. You will then see an alert that the check-out is pending approval.

Note:You will get a notification indicating whether this check-out is approved or denied.

Managers approve or deny check-out request.

Step 1

From the drop-down menu in the top-left corner, go to Equipment & Assets.

Step 2

Click Circulation listed in the top menu bar.

Step 3

Click Management in the top, right corner.

Step 4

There will be a small, oval icon in the top, right corner indicating pending requests. Click the icon to view.

Step 5

Now managers may choose whether to approve or deny the check-out request. The user will receive a notification with the manager's selection.

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How To Create Duplicate Equipment

Step 1

Select the equipment you'd like to duplicate from the main page or the Equipment & Assets page.

Step 2

Click on the 3 small dots on the far right.

Step 3

Go to Make Duplicate.

Step 4

Here you can fill out details about the new equipment added. Users are urged to rename the model title of this equipment.

Step 5

Other details such as technical specifications, managers, and reservation options may also be edited. Click save.
This equipment has now been added to the organization's list of equipment.

A new feature allows managers to restrict the amount of time a piece of equipment is available for reservation.

Step 1

From the drop-down menu at the top, left corner, go to Equipment & Assets.

Step 2

Scroll and select the equipment you'd like to restrict.

Step 3

Click the blue gear settings button at the top, right corner.

Step 4

Select Reservation Restrictions from the menu on the left.

Step 5

Toggle select Reservation Restrictions ON.

Step 6

Now you will be able to set an allotted time for this equipment to be reserved. Enter the amount of time by minutes, hours, days, or months. Click update.

Step 7

Now when users schedule this equipment, there will be a message indicating that one hour (or the time chosen) is the maximum time allowed. If any time exceeding that is attempted, a message will appear alerting them of the maximum time allowed and prompt them to choose another time frame. Scheduling within this time frame will be accepted and added to the schedule.