This article outlines how to use Crew to generate a Shareable Link for interactive maps, enabling office teams to distribute critical site information to field personnel. These Crew Links are easily created from DXF layers, PDF Overlays, and volume measurements and can be accessed on any device, including through a the Propeller Mobile App, without requiring any additional software installation. The platform allows for setting and modifying expiration dates for each unique link and provides a comprehensive history of all active and expired links. Field crews receiving the link can view their location on the map, measure elevations, and share the link with other team members.
How to create a Crew link
In the platform
To get started, select any combination of files in the MEASURE and/or DESIGNS tab that you want to share with your site-based teams.
DXF layers, PDF Overlay layers, and volume measurements are currently supported for Crew.
Line and point measurements are not supported.
After you select the information you want to share, tap on the CREW tab followed by CREATE CREW LINK.
Sharing the link
Once a Crew link is created, it will appear on the left-hand panel. To share, click the three-dot menu and choose Share.
Click the COPY TO CLIPBOARD to copy the link that can be pasted in a browser, SMS, email, or another communication platform. The link will automatically be set to expire in 14 days.
If you accidentally closed the map window in your browser or want to share the link later, you can still access the shareable link by clicking on the three dots next to the Crew link you created in the ACTIVE LINKS section of the Crew tab.
Link expiration
Crew links automatically expire after 14 days. However, you can change the expiry to any date.
To change the expiration date, click on the three dots next to the Crew link you want to extend or edit and choose Change expiry.
Several options are available to extend an expiration date on a Crew link, including customizing an expiry date.
Which Crew links have been generated?
Each link generated through the portal, even expired, is recorded. Under ACTIVE and EXPIRED LINKS, you can view every link created.
To reactivate an expired link, click on the three dots next to it and choose RENEW. The Change expiry option offers several options, including a custom date.
On a mobile device
Users receiving crew links can interact with it in several ways.
Details
Tap the Details button to view information about the link received, including the date created, expiry, site and survey name, and who created it.
Measure elevation
Tap the Measure elevation button to view the elevation around your site.
Share
Tap the Share button to share with other members of your team.
View your location on site
Tap the crosshairs to locate your position on site.
If you cannot locate your position, ensure your mobile device's location services are turned on.
FAQs
Do I need to install anything to view Crew links on a mobile device?
No. Anyone who receives a link can view it on any device. There is no need for the person viewing the link to install additional software.
Who can create a Crew link?
Only users with the Edit permission can view the new CREW tab and create CREW LINKS
I still can't do it!
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