Skip to content

Getting started with the Work Instruction App

Last updated:

Five short guides to your first digital work instruction: create it, add photos or video, execute it on the shop floor and analyse the results. Prefer to watch? Start with the video.

Quick Start Video

This quick start video quickly shows you the most commonly used options. After watching this short video, you can quickly get started with the app.

To get off to a good start, first create a work instruction. You need a Manage subscription.

1. Open the menu (hamburger icon):

Hamburger menu

2. Click "Manage":

Manage menu item

3. Press "Add Workflow":

Add Workflow

4. Give the workflow a name and an optional description:

Workflow name

5. Press "Add step" to add instructions or data input blocks:

Step type: user input
Step type: choice input
Step type: device input
Step type: display

Create a complete workflow and press Save to store the draft. Once ready, press Publish to make it available:

Save and Publish

To get off to a good start, first create a work instruction. You need a Manage subscription.

Click the "Create work instruction" button in the main menu:

Button create work instruction

Then press the "Create photo work instruction" button:

Button create photo work instruction

Give your work instruction a clear name and press the "Take a picture" button:

Give the work instruction a useful name

Take several photos explaining step by step how to perform the different actions:

Photo steps of a work instruction

If desired, add a caption and description to each photo. When you are finished, press the "Publish" button to publish the work instruction:

Publish work instruction

Your new photo work instruction has now been created and is ready to use.

To create a new work instruction you need a Manage subscription.

Click the "Create work instruction" button in the main menu:

Button create work instruction

Then press the "Create video work instruction" button:

Button create video work instruction

Give your work instruction a clear name and press the "Create video" button:

New video work instruction

Record your videos. If desired, add a caption and description to each video. When you are finished, press the "Publish" button to publish the work instruction:

Publish work instruction

Your new video work instruction has now been created and is ready to use.

You need an Execute subscription.

Start from the main menu by pressing "Start workflow" or "Favorites":

Start workflow

Select the work instruction you want to execute:

Select workflow

Go through the steps, fill in the requested information and press "Save":

Executing workflow steps

After execution, return to the menu. Use the "Completed workflows" button to review recent activity:

Completed workflows

You need an Analyze subscription. Press "Analyze" in the main screen:

Analyze button

You will see a list of executed workflows and their definitions. Click on a workflow to see detailed insights:

Workflow history

View who executed the workflow, when it was done and what data was entered:

Analyze workflow results

Try the Work Instruction App for free

Create your first digital work instruction in minutes. 30-day free trial, no credit card required.

Start your free 30-day trial View pricing

No credit card · Cancel any time · Live in 5 minutes