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Creating a Classic Checklist

Learn how to create a Classic Checklist in CompanyCam, add Fields, photos, and sections, and convert Documents into Classic Checklists on the web or in the app.

Classic Checklists help you and your crew stay on track by documenting every step of a job. Build them from scratch, add Fields with optional photos and questions, duplicate them, or convert an existing Document into a Classic Checklist.

This feature is available on select plans.


A Classic Checklist is made up of Fields and, optionally, Sections.

A Field is a single item on your Checklist, like a task to complete or a spot to document. By default, a Field requires a photo to be marked complete, though this can be turned off. You can also add a reference image to a Field to show your crew exactly what to capture.

A Field can include a question. There are four types:

  • Yes/No — ask for a yes or no answer

  • Rating — ask for a 1–5 rating

  • Text — ask for a written response

  • Multiple Choice — ask a question with multiple answer choices

Sections group related Fields together, which keeps longer Checklists organized.

You can assign a Classic Checklist to one or more people, or assign individual Fields to specific people on your team.

Note: Admins and Managers can create, edit, delete, and duplicate Fields and Classic Checklists. Standard and Restricted Users can only create or edit Fields on Classic Checklists they've created.


On the web

To create a Classic Checklist, open the Project you want to add one to, click the Checklists Tab, click + Create Checklist, click More options, and then click + Classic Checklist. From there, give it a title and click Create Checklist.

Adding Fields

Click + Add Field, then enter a title and any notes or instructions. To add photos to a Field, click outside it until the pencil icon appears, then click + Add Photos. You can also pull in photos already on the Project by clicking the photo icon, selecting them, and clicking Confirm.

Adding Sections

Click + New Section, then add Fields to it as needed.

Marking Fields complete

Click the circle icon next to a Field to mark it complete. Toggle Hide Completed on to clean up your view as you work.

Managing a Classic Checklist

From the 3 Dot Icon on the Classic Checklist, you can rename it, reorder Fields, collapse all Sections, export it to PDF, export as CSV, save it as a Template, duplicate it, or delete it.

Exporting a Classic Checklist

To export a Classic Checklist, click the 3 Dot Icon, then click Export to PDF. You can customize what's included in the export:

  • Include Photos — adds the photos captured for each Field

  • Include Photo Capture Details — adds metadata for each photo, like who took it and when

  • Include Completed By and Date — shows who marked each Field complete and when

  • Include Assignee — shows who the Checklist or Field was assigned to

  • Include Sections Marked N/A in Export — includes Sections marked not applicable when the Checklist was created from a Template

  • Add to Saved Files — uploads the exported PDF to the Project's Documents automatically

  • Photos per Row — sets whether the PDF lays out 2 or 3 photos per row

To duplicate a Classic Checklist, a Field, or a Section, hover over it, then click the duplicate icon. For a Field, the copy appears directly below the original.

Converting a File into a Classic Checklist

From the Checklists Tab, click + Create Checklist, then select More options, then Classic Checklist from File. You can also start from the Documents Tab by clicking the 3 Dot Icon next to the File and clicking Create Classic Checklist. Either way, the Classic Checklist lands in the Checklists Tab.

Note: We support converting Word, Excel, PDF, image, and TXT files.

Converting a Document into a Classic Checklist

From the Documents Tab, click the 3 Dot Icon next to the Document you want to convert and click Convert to Checklist.


In the app

To create a Classic Checklist, tap into the Project, tap the To-Dos section, tap the + Icon, then tap + Classic Checklist from the slide-up menu. Give it a title and tap Create Checklist.

Adding Fields

Tap + New Field, enter a title, add any notes or instructions, and choose whether a photo is required.

Adding Sections

Tap the 3 Dot Icon, tap Add Section, enter a title, then tap Create New Section. Add Fields as needed.

Managing a Classic Checklist

From the 3 Dot Icon, you can rename the Checklist, reorder Sections, reorder Fields, collapse all Sections, export as a CSV, export to PDF, save it as a Template, duplicate it, or delete it. When exporting to PDF, you can toggle on the Add to Saved Files option to save the PDF directly to the Project's Files.

To duplicate a Classic Checklist, tap the 3 Dot Icon, then tap Duplicate Checklist. The copy appears in the To-Dos section.

To duplicate a Field, swipe it left until the 3 Dot Icon appears, tap it, then tap Duplicate Task.

To duplicate a Section, tap the 3 Dot Icon next to it, then tap Duplicate Section.

Marking Fields complete

Tap the circle icon next to a Field to mark it complete. To add a photo, tap + Photos. Tap the camera icon to take one directly in the Checklist, or the + icon to upload from your device or pull in a Project photo.

Converting a File into a Classic Checklist

Open the Project, tap the Documents Section, tap the 3 Dot Icon next to the File, then choose Convert to Classic Checklist.

Converting a Document into a Classic Checklist

Open the Project, tap on the Documents Section, tap on the 3 Dot Icon next to the Document, then choose Convert to Classic Checklist.


FAQs

What's the difference between a Classic and an Advanced Checklist?

Classic Checklists are straightforward, ordered lists of Fields you can complete and document. Advanced Checklists add conditional logic and drag-and-drop sections so follow-up Fields only appear when they're relevant. You can also convert a Classic Template to Advanced in 1 step. See Building an Advanced Checklist Template to learn more.

How many Checklists can I add to a Project?

There's no limit to the number of Checklists you can add to a Project.

Is there a way to create a Classic Checklist Template?

Yes, the Classic Checklist Templates feature lets you save commonly used Classic Checklists and add them to Projects quickly. See Create and Use Checklist Templates to get started.

Are there any premade Classic Checklist Templates available?

Yes, the Community Checklists Library has a variety of premade templates you can add to your own library or use as a starting point.

Can I remove a reference image from a Field?

To remove a reference image, click View Reference Images within the Field, hover over the image, click the Trash Can Icon, then click Delete and Done.

Can I complete Checklists offline?

Fields can be marked complete in Offline Mode. Photos can't be added to Fields until a connection is reestablished.

Can I assign a Classic Checklist to a User?

Yes. See Assign a Checklist to Users for the full walkthrough.

Is there a character limit for Checklist Fields?

Yes, Checklist Fields have a 255-character limit.

Can a Walkthrough Note be converted into a Classic Checklist?

Yes, a Walkthrough Note can be converted into a Checklist and doesn't count toward the AI Action count.

Can I use AI to build a Checklist?

Yes. See Using AI Features for Checklists to learn more.

What types of Files can I convert into a Classic Checklist?

You can convert Word files (DOC/X), Excel files (XLS/X), PDFs, images, and TXT files.

Can Classic Checklist Templates be exported directly as PDFs?

No, Checklist Templates cannot be exported directly as PDFs. To save a Checklist Template as a PDF, add it to a Project first, then export the Checklist to a PDF from within the Project.


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