User Guide

To help you make the most of GearLog we have created a series of video tutorials. You can work through these one by one or dip into specific topics that you would like to build your knowledge of. You can also search the whole user guide using the search bar below.

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# Title Description
1 Equipment: Adding Records In this video we look at how to add equipment entries to GearLog and also how to customise the platform to make it simpler for your users.
2 Equipment: Managing a Single Item In this video we look at the options available directly on a single piece of equipment for managing it.
3 Equipment: Bulk Actions In this video we look at the bulk actions tool on the equipment page which enables you to make changes to multiple pieces of equipment at once.
4 Lists In this video we look at using lists in GearLog to organise your equipment and to facilitate bulk actions.
5 Lists: Bulk Inspection In this video we look at how to use the bulk inspection tool on gear lists to facilitate rapid inspection.
6 Lists: Loans This video looks at how to loan out and return lists of equipment.
7 Tools: Dashboard and Map View In this video we look at two key tools which will help you get a high-level overview of your equipment inventory. These two tools are the dashboard (which provides a pie charts view) and the map view (which provides a geographical view).
8 Tools: Custom Inspections This video looks at the Custom Inspections (and Usage) tool which allows you to extend GearLog and create your own inspection checks/questions.
9 Tools: Files and Folders The video summarizes GearLog's document management solution, which is used to keep key documents and equipment inventory records on the same platform. The process involves two parts: setting up folders and then uploading documents into them.
10 Tools: Import This video looks at GearLog's import tools which enable you to bulk import various types of information into the platform.
11 Tools: Guest Reservations This video looks at a tool that allows people without a GearLog account to make equipment reservations.
12 Tools: Scanner (Barcodes) In this video we look at how you can use the GearLog app to integrate barcodes (and QR codes) into your equipment management.
13 Tools: Scanner (NFC Tags) In this video we look at how you can use the GearLog app to integrate NFC Tags into your equipment management.
14 Tools: Plans This video looks at how you can use the plans tool to prepare for upcoming activities.
15 Settings: Activities and Categories In this video we look at two settings (activities and categories) which determine the types of equipment you can store in GearLog.
16 Settings: Gear Alerts In this video we have a look at the gear alerts tool which lets you decide which user(s) should get alerts for each category of gear at each site.
17 Settings: Qualifications In this video we have a look at GearLog's qualifications management features which let you record, track and report on your users' accreditations.
18 Settings: Sites In this video we look at using sites in GearLog to record where your equipment is and to assist filtering and reporting.
19 Settings: Organisations In this video we look at using organisations to manage your users and also control access to equipment at the organisation level.
20 Settings: User Accounts and User Groups The video provides an overview of how to create user accounts in GearLog, set permissions, and manage permissions for multiple users at once using user groups.
21 Reports In this video we look at the range of reports available in GearLog and how you can use them to analyse the information you store in GearLog.
22 Search This video looks at how to use the search tool to locate gear and also covers how the search tool is useful if you have a barcode/QR code scanner paired up with your laptop/desktop.
23 Account: Options and Tools In this video we have a look at the options available on your GearLog profile and some of the account tools available.