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Product Updates

The latest product updates from the team at Coast.

  • Product Update: Open Images & Files Directly From Collection Views

    Coast’s product team recently launched an update that allows users to open images and files directly from Collection Views.

    Coast’s product team recently launched an update that allows users to open images and files directly from Collection Views.

    These changes give users direct access to images and files without having to open the card, creating fewer clicks and saving time. Simply click any image to open the image carousel, or click the file to open it in a new tab. The Collection View will display three images, with the total amount of additional images noted to the side. For files, only one can be shown per card, with additional ones accessible by opening the card. You can also hover over the images or files to see the file names and ensure you’re opening the correct one. Follow the demo below to see how easy it is to access images and files:
    Through these improvements, Coast users can now experience the following:
    • Direct access to images and files without having to open a card
    • Easy viewing of which images and files are attached to a card
    • The ability to hover over images or files to see the file names
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  • Product Update: New Desktop Layout Options

    Coast’s product team recently launched a new design to our desktop layout.

    Coast’s product team recently launched a new design to our desktop layout.

    The changes to the desktop layout give users the ability to choose how they want to view work orders, assets and other features within their workspaces. They include the option to show or hide the built-in chat feature or by making the modal full screen or fixed width. Follow the demo below to see just how easy it is to make changes to your desktop layout:
     Through these improvements, Coast users can now experience the following:
    • The ability to show or hide the chat feature within a work order or other workspace
    • The option to make the modal full screen (responsive) or fixed width for optimal viewing
    • Better readability of field labels (meeting higher accessibility standards)
    • Defined boundaries of field labels (making it clearer what information is related)
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  • New Feature: Introducing AI to Create Sub Forms in Seconds!

    Coast’s product team recently launched an exciting new feature, using AI to create sub forms in a matter of seconds.

    Coast’s product team recently launched an exciting new feature, using AI to create sub forms in a matter of seconds.

    With the power of AI, users no longer need to manually create sub forms. They can simply upload a PDF of a checklist they want to use, and our AI tools automatically create a clickable sub form for your team. Then, simply attach the form to a work order or inspection task to ensure work is getting done correctly every time. To experience the new feature, click into the sub forms section of any workspace. Or watch the demo below:
     This new feature uses AI to:
    • Automatically create sub forms from a PDF.
    • Streamline sub form creation by no longer requiring users to manually input information.
    AI subforms Note: You need to install the latest maintenance bundle for this feature to work.
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  • New Feature: Section Management Made Easy

    Coast prides itself in being an adaptable software, which is why our product team is always working to improve customizations for the user. Case in point: the new section management features.

    Coast prides itself in being an adaptable software, which is why our product team is always working to improve customizations for the user. Case in point: the new section management features.

    Users could already rename sections and delete workspaces from a section. But now they can also create a new section, add or remove workspaces (without deleting them), and reorder workspaces to make the software exactly what they need. This is especially helpful for teams with multiple locations or several workflows to manage. To experience the new section management features, click into the section you wish to update. Or watch the demo below:
    This customization makes it easier to:
    • Create new sections.
    • Reorder workspaces to stay in a fixed order.
    • Add or remove workspaces from a section.
    • Manage multiple locations or workflows with ease.
    Note: You need to install the latest maintenance bundle for this new feature to work.
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  • New Automation: Meter Reading Changes

    Coast’s product team recently launched new automations in our Meters workspace that instantly create a work order as soon as an asset reaches a meter reading outside its predetermined threshold.

    Coast’s product team recently launched new automations in our Meters workspace that instantly create a work order as soon as an asset reaches a meter reading outside its predetermined threshold.

    Automations in the Meters workspace alert your team whenever a meter reading passes a certain threshold. Now, when this happens, a Meter Work Order will also automatically be created and set as “Pending Review.” By creating these work orders automatically, maintenance teams can stay ahead of any equipment issues that may occur without the need for manual data entry. To experience the new automation, click into the Meters workspace. Or watch the demo below:
    This automation update makes it easier to:
    • Automate Meter Work Orders.
    • Track when asset meter readings go above a predetermined threshold.
    • Stay ahead of equipment abnormalities.
    Note: You need to install the latest maintenance bundle for this new automation to work.
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  • Product Update: Parts Inventory Stock Level Automations

    Coast’s product team recently launched automations to our parts inventory that instantly change the status of a part from in stock to out of stock.

    Coast’s product team recently launched automations to our parts inventory that instantly change the status of a part from in stock to out of stock.

    New automations in both the Work Orders & PMs and Parts Inventory workspaces help users automatically track the number of parts they have in stock. Simply change the status of a work order to “Complete,” and the inventory of any parts used for that task will be updated. If the number of a certain part surpasses the minimum threshold, it will automatically be marked out of stock, alerting the team to purchase more of that part. To experience the new automation, click into the Work Order & PMs workspace. Or watch the demo below:
    This automation update makes it easier to:
    • Automate parts inventory management.
    • Track which parts are in or out of stock.
    • Ensure that your maintenance team always has the minimum number of parts they need on hand.
    Note: You need to install the latest maintenance bundle for this new automation to work.
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  • Product Update: Automated Downtime Tracking

    Coast’s product team recently launched more automations to make it easier for users to track equipment downtime.

    Coast’s product team recently launched more automations to make it easier for users to track equipment downtime.

    New automations in both the Work Orders & PMs and Downtime Tracking workspaces help users automatically track the number of hours a piece of equipment is non-operational. Simply change the status of an asset to “Non-Operational,” and the timer will start tracking. Whenever the work order is completed and the asset is returned to an “Operational” status, the timer will stop. To experience the new automation, click into the Work Order & PMs workspace. Or watch the demo below:
     This automation update makes it easier to:
    • Automate downtime tracking.
    • Give anyone who changes the asset status the ability to start tracking downtime.
    • Follow downtime tracking in the activity feed.
    Note: You need to install the latest maintenance bundle for this new automation to work.
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  • Product Update: Automated Wrench Time Tracking

    Coast’s product team recently launched a few automations to make it easier for users to track wrench time.

    Coast’s product team recently launched a few automations to make it easier for users to track wrench time.

    New automations in both the Work Orders & PMs and Work Order Time Tracking workspaces help users automatically track the number of hours spent fixing a maintenance issue. Simply change the status of a work order to “In Progress,” and the timer will start tracking. Once the work order is completed, the timer stops. To experience the new automation, click into the Work Order & PMs workspace. Or watch the demo below:
     This automation update makes it easier to:
    • Automate wrench time tracking.
    • Give anyone who opens the work order the ability to start tracking wrench time.
    • Follow wrench time tracking in the activity feed and via email.
    Note: You need to install the latest maintenance bundle for this new automation to work.
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  • New Field: Adding Web URLs in Coast

    Coast’s product team recently launched a new field for customers to add Web URLs to work orders, assets, or any other cards or forms they create.

    Coast’s product team recently launched a new field for customers to add Web URLs to work orders, assets, or any other cards or forms they create.

    You can now add a Web URL field to work orders and even customize the field name to match your internal language. For instance, you could label it “Vendor Website” and then add a clickable link to make it easy for users to directly access the site. The best part? There’s validation in the field, so only accurate URLs can be added to the field. If you want one-click access to your URL in one of your views (list, calendar, board or table), simply toggle the field to “On” in your view options. To experience the new Web URL field option, click into the Work Order & PMs workspace. Or watch the demo below:
     This field update makes it easier to:
    • Add a clickable URL to a card or form in Coast.
    • Quickly access websites that you use regularly.
    • Hover over the URL field to get the full website address.
    • Use the “Copy Link” button to copy the link to your clipboard.
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  • Product Update: Changes to Number Field

    Coast’s product team recently launched an update to our number field to make it even easier for users to format numbers in our software.

    Coast’s product team recently launched an update to our number field to make it even easier for users to format numbers in our software.

    By default, most of our forms do not include a number field. But you can add one by customizing the fields and choosing from one of three formats: basic, dollar or percentage. The number field is especially crucial for those using percentages to track values such as operational capacity, estimated wear level or even repair progress. Previously, users didn’t know whether or not .3 would translate to .3 percent or 30 percent. But now users can enter the exact percentage they want to avoid any confusion down the line. To experience the update, click into the Work Order & PMs workspace. Or watch the demo below:
    This automation update makes it easier to:
    • Add a number field to a card or form in Coast.
    • Choose which format you want that number value to be listed as.
    • Avoid confusion when working with percentages.
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