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Technician Mode on a workshop tablet

A bigger-buttoned view for the shared tablet in the workshop. Technicians see today's jobs and the job sheets. No prices, no reports, no settings.

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Step 1 of 4
Set a PIN in Settings
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Set a PIN in Settings

In Settings, under Technician Mode, type a four-digit Technician Mode PIN and click Save Changes. The PIN is what gets you back out, so only you can switch it off.

On the tablet, click Technician Mode in the sidebar
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On the tablet, click Technician Mode in the sidebar

Sign in on the workshop device and click Technician Mode at the bottom of the left menu. It applies to that device only; your own computer stays in the full view.

Technicians land on Today
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Technicians land on Today

The Today screen shows what is booked in and the jobs on the go. From here they can open the job sheet, tick lines, do an inspection and look up a customer or car. Nothing shows a price.

Exit with the PIN
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Exit with the PIN

To get back to the full app, click Exit Technician Mode and type the PIN.

All the steps on one page

  1. Set a PIN in Settings. In Settings, under Technician Mode, type a four-digit Technician Mode PIN and click Save Changes. The PIN is what gets you back out, so only you can switch it off.
  2. On the tablet, click Technician Mode in the sidebar. Sign in on the workshop device and click Technician Mode at the bottom of the left menu. It applies to that device only; your own computer stays in the full view.
  3. Technicians land on Today. The Today screen shows what is booked in and the jobs on the go. From here they can open the job sheet, tick lines, do an inspection and look up a customer or car. Nothing shows a price.
  4. Exit with the PIN. To get back to the full app, click Exit Technician Mode and type the PIN.

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