Create an Observation from a Location (Android)
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Objective
To create an observation from the Locations tool using an Android mobile device.
Things to Consider
- Required User Permissions:
- 'Standard' or 'Admin' level permissions on the project's Observations tool.
Steps
- Navigate to the project's Locations tool using an Android mobile device.
- Choose one of the following options to select a location:
- Scan a QR code.
- Tap QR Code and point your camera at the QR code. See Scan a QR Code in the Locations Tool (Android).
- Select a location from the list manually.
- Select the location that you want to create an observation from.
- Tap Done to confirm the selected location.
- Tap the plus
icon.
- Tap Observations.
![locations-android-create-observation-from-location.png](https://support.procore.com/@api/deki/files/367015/locations-android-create-observation-from-location.png?revision=1)
- Select a template to use for the new item, or tap + Create Observation Without a Template.
- Select a type for the observation.
- Tap into the fields to enter the appropriate information. See Create an Observation (Android).
- Tap Save & Finish to save the observation and return to the Locations tool.
OR
Tap Save & New to save your changes and begin a new observation.
Note: The observation is automatically added to the location and the Observations tool.