Raken’s Equipment feature gives you the tools to easily collect timely and detailed equipment usage data straight from the field. Check out the steps below to learn how to create and modify equipment log entries in Raken’s Production tab.
Steps
Raken Web App
Creating New Equipment Logs
Log into the Raken Web App.
Click the Project tab at the top of the page.
Select the project for which you would like to create an equipment log.
Click the Production sub menu found on the menu bar on the left side of the page.
Select the option for Equipment.
Click the + Equipment log button found near the top right corner of the page.
Select or create the piece of equipment you would like to create the log for.
If you are creating a new piece of equipment you can specify whether it is owned or rented.
Define whether the equipment is In Use, Idle or Removed from the project.
For a new equipment log you can specify the equipment's start date on the project.
If desired you can associate that equipment's time on the project with a specific cost code.
Click the Save button found near the top right corner of the page.
Adding Hourly Usage and Notes to Existing Logs
Log into the Raken Web App.
Click the Project tab at the top of the page.
Select the project for which you would like to create an equipment log.
Click the Production sub menu found on the menu bar on the left side of the page.
Select the option for Equipment.
Select the Equipment log for which you would like to add hourly usage or notes.
Click the orange + button found in the Notes section of the page that appears.
Specify the date for the hourly usage and notes.
Enter the number of Hours in Use.
Enter in the description of work that was performed with the equipment.
Attach any media associated with the work performed with the equipment such as inspection photos, rental agreements or general maintenance notes.
Click the Save button.
Click the Save button found near the top right corner of the page.
Raken Mobile App
Log into the Raken Mobile App.
Select the project for which you would like to create an equipment log.
Tap on the Equipment tool.
Tap the orange + button found near the bottom right corner of the screen.
Specify the start date of the equipment on the project.
Select or create the piece of equipment you would like to create the log for.
Tap the + found near the top right corner of the screen to add a new piece of equipment.
If you are creating a new piece of equipment you can specify whether it is owned or rented.
If desired you can associate that equipment's time on the project with a specific cost code.
Define whether the equipment is In Use, Idle or Removed from the project.
If desired you can add Notes and Hours by tapping the Add Notes and Hours button found below the main equipment entry.
Enter the number of Hours in Use.
Enter in the description of work that was performed with the equipment.
Attach any media associated with the work performed with the equipment such as inspection photos, rental agreements or general maintenance notes.
Click the Save found near the top right corner of the page.
Click the Save button found near the top right corner of the page.
Considerations
To use Equipment, you must be a Professional or Performance Plan user.
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