The mobile app lets you mark up images attached to a record without leaving Commusoft. Draw freehand, add shapes, or measure distances directly on a photo. It's a fast way to highlight a fault, flag an install location, or record a measurement on site.
How to annotate an image
➡️ Tap your record's Menu > Attached files
Open the image you want to mark up, tap Edit in the top right and then tap Edit again.
The image opens in the editing screen, with three tools along the bottom: Brush, Shapes, and Ruler.
Tap undo or redo at the top at any time. Tap Save to keep your changes, or Discard to exit without saving.
Important: Saving replaces the original image on the record with your annotated version — the unmarked original isn't kept. Tap Discard if you want to leave the image as it is.
Draw freehand with the Brush tool
Tap the Brush tool.
Choose a brush width from the options along the bottom.
Choose a color from the palette on the right: white, black, red, green, or blue.
Draw on the image with your finger.
Add a shape
Tap the Shapes tool.
Choose a shape: straight line, box, or circle.
Choose a color from the palette.
Drag on the image to draw it. For a line, drag from the start point to the end point. For a box, drag to set its size. For a circle, drag to set its radius.
Measure a distance with the Ruler tool
Tap the Ruler tool.
Drag from the start point to the end point. A line is drawn between them.
In the Measurement popup, enter the distance in the Input measurement field.
Choose a unit from the dropdown: mm, cm, m, inch, or ft. The default is meters, and changing the unit converts the value automatically.
Tap Save.
The measurement appears as a label on the line.
Measure with a Bosch laser measure
Connect a Bosch laser measure over Bluetooth to pull a reading straight into the measurement, instead of typing it.
In the Measurement popup, tap Connect to Bosch laser measurer.
On the Connect bluetooth screen, turn on Bluetooth on your Bosch device. It then appears under Available devices.
Tap your device to connect.
Take a reading on the device. The readings appear as selectable values in the popup.
Tap the value you want, then tap Save. The Bosch returns readings in meters, so change the unit if you need a different one.
Note: First time connecting? You may be asked to allow Bluetooth access before pairing your device.
Common questions
Can I undo a change while annotating?
Can I undo a change while annotating?
Yes, you can undo a change while annotating. Tap undo at the top of the editing screen to remove your last action, or redo to bring it back. You can also tap Discard to exit without saving any changes.
Where do I find the images to annotate?
Where do I find the images to annotate?
You annotate images that are already attached to a record. To add a photo or other file first, see Attaching files in the mobile app.
Do I need a Bosch laser measure to add measurements?
Do I need a Bosch laser measure to add measurements?
No, you don't need a Bosch laser measure to add measurements. You can type any distance into the Input measurement field. Connecting a Bosch device over Bluetooth is optional, and just lets you pull the reading in automatically.
What units can I use for measurements?
What units can I use for measurements?
You can measure in mm, cm, m, inch, or ft. The default unit is meters, and switching units converts the existing value automatically.