Editing Offline
Summary
BuilderPal allows you to continue working offline—creating tasks, logging time, adding notes, and editing documents—and automatically syncs everything once you regain an internet connection.
Prerequisites
- Role or permission needed: Any team member
- Any setup required: Log in to BuilderPal at least once (offline mode is automatically enabled)
Steps
1. Go Offline
- Instruction: Turn on Airplane Mode or disconnect from Wi-Fi on your device.
- Screenshot: Insert immediately after this step to show the app in offline mode or the connection indicator.
2. Keep Working as Normal
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Instruction:
Continue working in BuilderPal as usual. You can:- Create tasks
- Log time
- Add notes
- Upload photos
- Edit documents
BuilderPal will save all changes locally while you’re offline.
3. Reconnect to the Internet
- Instruction: Turn off Airplane Mode or reconnect to Wi-Fi. All offline changes will automatically sync once a connection is restored.
Confirmation
“You’ll know it worked when the sync icon completes and your offline changes appear for the whole team.”
Tips
- Pro tip: Always check the sync status in the top bar before logging out to make sure everything has synced.
- Shortcut: No extra steps are required—offline mode works automatically in the background.