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Pre-starts

Inspect and sign on a supported phone. Previously loaded forms can be submitted offline and sync after reconnection. A configured online automation can create follow-up work from selected results.

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No paperDigital from any phone
Asset-linkedEvidence & history
Loaded formsOffline, then sync
MapTrack digital pre-start inspection on a mobile phone, showing a checklist with pass/fail items, photo capture and operator sign-off
Lachlan McRitchie

Lachlan McRitchie

GM of Operations

Updated 23 August 2026

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Pilot firstprove one field workflow

Start with one asset class or site. Load the form on the intended devices, test offline submission and follow-up, then measure the real completion and review time before expanding.

From paper to digital: organise pre-starts and assets

Digital checklists from any phone

Complete a published form from a supported phone or tablet. Previously loaded forms can queue offline and sync after reconnection.

Saved against assets, locations or people

Pre-starts link to your asset, location or people databases so you can find and report on them easily.

Reviewable records

Keep submissions and supported attachments linked to the asset, then export supported submission data when needed.

How it works

Three steps from asset to follow-up

Scan asset - illustration

Scan asset

Operator scans the asset's QR code to identify it and open the linked record, then selects the published form available to their role.

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Complete pre-start - illustration

Complete pre-start

Operator works through each pass/fail item, captures photos and notes for any defects, then signs off. The result is timestamped and attached to the asset record.

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Configure follow-up - illustration

Configure follow-up

A workspace owner can configure a form-submission automation to create a task or work order from selected results. Test the trigger, conditions and action online before rollout.

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Scan to start

Scan the asset, start the pre-start

Operators scan the asset's QR code to open the pre-start checklist. No searching through lists - the right form appears for that asset type. Fast, accurate and linked to the record.

Complete and sign

Complete the checklist, sign off

Work through the configured fields, add photos or notes where needed, then submit. The result and supported attachments stay linked to the selected record as inspection evidence. Your own procedure determines whether that evidence meets a legal or operational requirement.

Fault to fix

Configure follow-up for selected results

A failed submission does not create follow-up work by default. A workspace owner can configure an online automation that creates a work order from selected results. Test the trigger, conditions, action and your site's isolation procedure before rollout.

Results dashboard

See pre-start results across your fleet

Owners can review form completion metrics and export supported submission data. Use form and asset history to review recorded results and attachments, then confirm any additional reporting requirement before rollout.

Digital pre-starts your team will actually complete

Guided forms, photo evidence and configured follow-up. Use the trial to test one real pre-start before rolling it out to the wider team.

  • No credit card required
  • Confirm plan scope
  • Test one workflow
MapTrack pre-start record on an asset, showing photo, signature and pass/fail evidence

Evidence on every check

Photos, signatures and optional location evidence

Configure the form fields your process needs. Submitted answers and supported attachments stay linked to the selected record. Location capture depends on workspace settings, device permission and availability.

  • Photo evidence per item
  • Location when enabled
  • Configured signature field
  • Submission timestamp
  • Pass / fail per item
  • Defect notes
  • Configured online follow-up
  • Linked to asset record

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Why teams switch

Paper checklists vs MapTrack pre-starts

Capability
Paper
MapTrack
Record storage
Manual filing
Linked submission
Photos
Separate files
Supported attachments
Sign-off
Wet signature
Configured signature field
Offline use
Paper stays local
Loaded form queues and syncs
Follow-up
Manual handover
Configured online automation
Review
Manual collation
History and supported export

Pre-start checklist FAQs

How to configure, complete and review digital pre-start forms with clear offline and follow-up boundaries.

Yes. Import assets from CSV or XLSX, add them manually, or use AI photo prefill when the workspace AI setting is enabled. Test a small import before loading the full register.

Yes. Configure and publish an asset form for the relevant categories, then complete it from a supported phone, tablet or desktop browser.

Yes. Build the form directly or, when AI form creation is enabled, generate a draft from PDF, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, text or an image. Review every field and rule before publishing it.

Yes. Photos and notes attach to the pre-start and to the asset record. Useful for documenting defects and condition.

The submission and its supported attachments stay linked to the selected asset. Owners can review form completion metrics, and supported submission data can be exported to CSV or Excel.

Yes. Field teams complete and sign off on mobile or tablet. Sign-off and timestamp are recorded and attached to the asset.

A previously loaded form can be completed offline and queued to sync after reconnection. Load and test the exact form on the field device before rollout.

A failed submission does not create follow-up work by default. A workspace owner can configure and test a form-submission automation that creates a task or work order from selected results. Your site procedure determines asset isolation and return to service.

Contact MapTrack support with the form name, affected asset and exact step. Confirm any onboarding or training scope directly before rollout.

Digitise pre-starts before your next shift

Use the 30-day trial to test one pre-start with your own asset and field device. Confirm plan scope before rollout.

  • No credit card required
  • 30 days free trial
  • Confirm plan scope