This help article applies to users on Fresh Projects Version 2.
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00:00: This help guide will show you how to create and manage freeform templates as a
00:04: grading criteria.
00:07: Freeform templates are created to house a specific set of documents.
00:12: For example, a template can be used as an HR tool,
00:16: to store employee data like CV's,
00:18: driver's licenses,
00:20: etc.
00:21: Another can be created to contain all necessary documents on a project,
00:25: such as the fee proposal,
00:27: and any necessary certificates.
00:31: Additionally,
00:32: freeforms can be used as a grading criteria to determine the likelihood of an event occurring.
00:36: occurring.
00:39: First, select "Settings" from the main menu.
00:43: Then,
00:44: select "Templates" from the drop down menu.
00:48: Select the "Freeforms" Tab.
00:51: Next,
00:52: click the "New Freeform template" button.
00:56: Click here to begin defining your new freeform template by inputting a Template
01:00: name.
01:02: Next,
01:03: set the Form of Evaluation as the Sum of Scores.
01:07: Next, input the Minimum Acceptable Score.
01:11: This will enable you to establish a scoring system that can be utilized to evaluate
01:16: project aspects.
01:18: Next,
01:19: click "Add Item".
01:22: Now,
01:22: provide the name of the item,
01:24: specifically the criteria item you will be evaluating.
01:29: Set the Type to "Dropdown (Scored)"
01:31: good
01:33: Select what kind of Attachment you would like to upload to this freeform when you
01:37: perform the evaluation.
01:40: A File Upload allows for a single document in any format to be uploaded to the item,
01:45: and a Revisioned File Upload allows for a sequence of documents to be uploaded that
01:49: can each be accessed as needed.
01:53: Alternatively, you are also able to link the relevant document to the item using a
01:57: File Link in cases where document sizes are large.
02:02: "Template File" allows you to upload a standard format for the item to provide
02:06: guidance on how the item should look.
02:10: For example,
02:11: a standard health and safety checklist used in site inspections.
02:17: Now,
02:17: click "Add Option" to establish the possible gradings you could award the item under
02:21: evaluation.
02:24: Then, add the respective scores and color assignments, if needed.
02:29: Lastly, click on the three dots and choose whether to Allocate Responsibility for
02:34: completing the items in the freeform to a specified resource.
02:39: Additionally,
02:40: you also have the option to Block invoicing until the freeform item is completed.
02:46: Click "Add Item" and repeat the previous steps for any additional criteria items that
02:50: may be required as part of the evaluation.
02:55: Lastly, select "Save freeform template" to confirm and save all your template details.
03:02: To edit your template after saving,
03:04: simply click the pencil icon located to the right of the template name.
03:09: You have successfully set up a new freeform template as a grading criteria in Fresh
03:14: Projects.