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Autodesk Build Mobile

Foreperson Quick Start Guide

Navigate and manage your construction projects from the field

1. Signing In

Step 1: Tap "Log in"

Sign In Welcome

1. Signing In

Step 2: Enter your company email

Sign In Email

1. Signing In

Step 3: Enter your password

Sign In Password

1. Signing In

Forgot Password? Tap "Forgot?" to reset

Reset Password

2. Projects List

  • On this device - Downloaded for offline
  • In the cloud - Requires internet
  • Check sync status and file size
Projects List

3. Navigation Bar

Navigation Bar
  • Home - Dashboard & shortcuts
  • Sheets - Construction drawings
  • Files - Project documents
  • Forms - Company forms
  • Issues - Track problems & RFIs
  • Photos - Project photos
  • More - Additional options

4. Project Home

  • Personalized shortcuts (customizable)
  • Recently viewed sheets
  • Create new forms
  • Work status overview
Project Home

5. Sheets - Finding Drawings

  • Search by sheet name or number
  • Grid view shows thumbnails
  • Filter and sort options
  • Sync status indicators
Sheets Grid

6. Viewing Sheets - Full View

  • Pinch to zoom in/out
  • Pan around the drawing
  • Search within the sheet
Sheet Full View

6. Viewing Sheets - Zoomed Detail

  • Pinch to zoom in/out
  • Pan around the drawing
  • Search within the sheet
Sheet Zoomed Detail

7. Markup Tools

  • Draw/markup
  • Checkmark
  • Take photo
  • Measure
  • Callout/pin
  • Hand tool (pan)
  • Delete
  • Undo
Markup Tools

8. Files - Project Documents

  • Operations
  • Close-Out Warranty
  • Schedule
  • Safety
  • Field Folder
  • Warehouse
Files Folders

9. Forms - Company Forms

  • CARLISLE COUNTER ICF
  • Change Order Work Authorization Form
  • Handoff Check List (fillable form)
  • Job Equipment List
  • SAFETY ICF 2025
  • Sales Alert (fillable form)
Forms List

10. Creating a Form

  • Tap the form name from Home or Forms tab
  • Fill out required fields
  • Add photos if needed
  • Submit when complete
  • Forms sync automatically when online
Create Form from Home

11. Downloading Jobs for Offline Use

  • Download projects before going to field
  • Check "Downloads complete" status
  • View file size to manage storage
  • Work offline, sync when back online
  • Last sync time shows data freshness
Downloaded Jobs

12. Photos - Taking Photos

  • Allow camera access when prompted
  • Take photos from Home or Photos tab
  • Photos sync to cloud automatically
  • Add photos to issues and forms
Photos Camera Permission

12. Photos - Taking Photos

  • Tap "+ Add" button to add photos
  • Search photos by name or date
  • Create photo markups on sheets
  • Filter and organize project photos
Photos Empty State