--- title: "Working with Field tools" slug: "working-with-field-tools" updated: 2026-08-27T13:28:11Z published: 2026-08-27T13:28:11Z canonical: "support.keypro.fi/working-with-field-tools" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.keypro.fi/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Working with Field tools **Field tools![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1783683181423.png)**enable users to collect and submit field information directly from the KeyCom Nexus interface. Using **Field tools**, users can create surveys, capture photos, add text notes, and report faults while working in the field. You can activate **Field tools![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1783683181423.png)**from the **Tools![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1757500271841.png)**menu. ## Available in Field tools Choose the appropriate tool for the task. The following tools are available: - **New survey** – **Use** **New survey** **to create and submit field surveys.** - **Photo** – Use **Photo** to capture and submit photographs from the field. - **Text**– **Use** **Text** **to create and submit text-based field notes.** ## New survey The **New survey![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787745972757.png)**feature allows you to record survey points and lines directly in the field using your device's GPS location. ### Creating a new survey session ![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787746211497.png) 1. Open **New survey** from the toolbar. 2. Enter a **Session name**. 3. Select a **Linked plan** if required. 4. Add a **Description** for the survey session if needed. 5. Review the displayed GPS accuracy and coordinate information (automatically updated). 6. Click **Start survey**. The survey session pane displays the elapsed survey time, the number of recorded survey points, survey lines, and attached photos, as well as the current coordinate values, and GPS accuracy information for the active survey session. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787749893860.png) ### Recording survey points Use survey points to record the location of nodes, observations, or other field measurements. 1. Create and start a survey session. 2. Ensure **Point** is selected:![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787746503369.png) 3. Select a survey object or template and enter object's **Depth (m)** below ground level.![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787837089502.png) 4. Move to the location you want to record. 5. Verify the displayed GPS accuracy. 6. Click **Add.** 7. A survey point is created using the current GPS location of the device. 8. Attach a picture to the survey with the **Photo**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787747085920.png)feature if needed. ### Recording survey lines Use survey lines to record the location of linear assets such as ducts. 1. Create and start a survey session. 2. Ensure **Line** is selected:![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787747310569.png) 3. Select a survey object or template and enter lines **Depth (m)** starting point below ground level: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787837128305.png) 4. Click **Start** to start recording the survey line points. 5. Click **Add** to create the starting point for the survey: 6. **Add** more survey points along the route as required. 7. Click **End** to stop recording the current survey line. The recorded points are connected to form a survey line. 8. Attach a picture to the survey with the **Photo**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787747085920.png)feature if needed. 9. Click **Start** again, to add another survey line. ### Ending a survey 1. Click:![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787749394878.png) 2. The survey session is saved and can be reopened from **Field tools -> Recent surveys** by selecting **Edit survey info![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787748310922.png)**. To remove a saved survey session, click **Delete![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787748340968.png)**. To reopen te recording mode for a survey session, simply click it from the **Recent surveys** list.![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787748206527.png) ### Survey history The **Survey history**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787750142861.png)button opens a list of all survey points, lines, and photos recorded during the current survey session. The history view allows you to review collected survey data and attachments. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787837211014.png) ## Photo Use **Photo![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1783934948910.png)**to capture and submit photographs from the field. When the **Photo**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1783934948910.png)tool is selected, the device's camera application opens, allowing the user to capture and upload photographs directly from the field. Photos can be used to: - Document asset conditions - Record completed work - Capture damage or defects - Provide visual evidence for inspections and maintenance activities 1. Photos are submitted together with the location and asset-related information where applicable. At a minimum, enter a value in the **Type** field, which is mandatory. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1787836959895.png) 2. To adjust the location of the photo before submitting, click **Adjust**, move the map to the place you want to add the photo and click **Confirm**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1783943038958.png) 3. After entering the required information, click **Submit Photo** to upload and save the photo in the system. ## Text Use **Text** to create and submit text-based field notes. Text notes can be used for: - Observations - Comments - Inspection findings - Additional information that does not require a photo or survey form 1. Texts are submitted together with the location and asset-related information where applicable. **Text** field is the only mandatory field.![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1783943869415.png) 2. To adjust the location of the photo before submitting, click **Adjust**, move the map to the place you want to add the photo and click **Confirm**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1783943920281.png) 3. After entering the required information, click **Submit** to upload and save the text in the system.