Welcome to your complete guide for capturing, viewing, and managing job photos in the Auxo Workshop mobile app!
Photos are a powerful way to document work, share information with your team, and keep a visual record of every job. Photos added from the Mobile App can be viewed in the Auxo Workshop web app and vice-versa!
š Accessing Photos
Open any job in the Auxo Workshop mobile app.
Tap the Photos icon in the bottom navigation bar (look for the camera šø).
This opens the Photos screen for the current job.
šļø Photo Groups: Job vs Estimate
At the top of the Photos screen, youāll see two buttons: Job and Estimate.
Job: Photos added during the job (e.g., before/after shots, in-progress work).
Estimate: Photos originally attached to the estimate for this job.
Each button shows a count of how many photos are in that group (e.g., Job (2), Estimate (1)).
Tap either button to switch between groups.
š Viewing Photos
All photos for the selected group are shown as thumbnails in a grid.
Tap any thumbnail to open a larger preview of the image.
In preview mode, tap the image again to view it full screen.
Tap the X in the top right to close full screen mode and return to the preview.
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ā Adding Photos
The first tile in the grid (top left) is always an Add Photo button (camera icon).
Tap Add Photo to choose:
From Camera: Take a new photo using your deviceās camera (you may need to grant camera permission).
From Photo Library: Select an existing photo from your deviceās gallery (you may need to grant gallery permission).
After capturing or selecting a photo, youāll see a preview:
Tap Confirm to accept the photo, or Retake to try again.
Tap Save to add the photo to the job, or Cancel to discard.
(Optional) Add a note to the photo before saving.
š Adding Internal Notes to Photos
Below each photo preview, thereās a text box for notes.
Type notes to provide extra context (e.g., āDamage before repairā or āCompleted installā).
Notes on photos are for internal use only and are never shared with the customer.
š Syncing Photos
Photos added in the mobile app are instantly available in the Auxo Workshop web app, and vice versa.
You can view, add, and manage photos from either platform.
š ļø Tips & Troubleshooting
Canāt see the Photos icon? Make sure youāre viewing a specific jobāPhotos is only available from the Job Details screen.
Permissions: If prompted, allow the app to access your camera and/or photo library.
Photo not uploading? Check your internet connection and try again.
Photo orientation: If a photo appears sideways, rotate your device before taking the picture.
š” Best Practices
Take clear, well-lit photos to document work quality and job progress.
Use notes to explain whatās shown in each photo.
Add ābeforeā and āafterā shots for repairs or installations.