Equipment: Top Level Attributes Overview

What are Top Level Attributes?

Top Level Attributes are custom fields created by backend users that are associated with a specific equipment type. Unlike inspection questions, these attributes are equipment-level details—meaning the information entered carries over from inspection to inspection and remains tied to that piece of equipment until it is updated.

Top Level Attributes are ideal for tracking information that rarely changes, such as filter size, equipment details, or other identifying characteristics.

How Top Level Attributes Work

• Attributes are linked to one specific equipment type
• The information entered rolls forward to future inspections
• Attributes appear directly on the inspection when that equipment type is present
• Attribute data prints on inspection reports with the associated equipment

This ensures consistent, accurate equipment details without requiring technicians to re-enter the same information each time.

Creating Top Level Attributes

Once an equipment type has been created in the backend:

1. Navigate to the Equipment Type in Backend Settings
2. Locate the Top Level Attributes section
3. Click the ➕ (plus icon)
4. Fill in the attribute details (name, field type, etc.)
5. Save your changes

The attribute will now appear only for that equipment type, and any information entered will persist across inspections.

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Editing Top Level Attributes

At this time, Top Level Attributes cannot be deleted or deactivated once created. However, they can be edited if changes are needed. To edit an existing attribute:

1. Open your Inspect Point URL
2. Remove everything after .com
3. Add /top_level_attributes to the URL

Example: acme.inspectpoint.com/top_level_attributes 

This page displays a list of all Top Level Attributes in your system, where you can edit attribute details as needed.

Adding Attribute Details 

Once Top Level Attributes have been set up, they can be added to individual pieces of equipment both in the backend and in the field. However, attributes are applied after the equipment itself has been added to a building. Once the equipment has been added to a building:

1. Locate the equipment in the Equipment tab

2. Click edit next to the individual piece of equipment

3. Enter the Top Level Attribute information

4. Click Save

When technicians encounter equipment with existing Top Level Attributes information, the values will already be present and available for review or update, ensuring continuity from inspection to inspection.

Where Attributes Appear

• On the Equipment tab at the building-level
• During inspections, attributes appear within the equipment section for the associated equipment type
• On reports, attribute values print alongside the equipment details