This help article applies to users on Fresh Projects Version 2.
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00:00: Freeform templates are created to house a specific set of documents.
00:05: For example, a template can be used as an HR tool to store employee data like CV's,
00:11: driver's licenses etc. and another can be created to contain all necessary documents
00:16: on a project,
00:17: such as the fee proposal and any necessary certificates.
00:22: Additionally,
00:23: freeforms can be used as a grading criteria to determine the likelihood of an event occurring.
00:27: occurring.
00:30: Let's consider how to set up a freeform template for document storage.
00:35: To create a new custom checklist select "settings" from the main menu.
00:41: Then,
00:42: selectTemplatesfrom the drop-down list.
00:46: From there, open the "Freeform" Templates tab from the top of the templating
00:50: dashboard.
00:52: Then,
00:53: select the "+ New Freeform Template" button to open the pop-up window.
00:58: Enter aTemplate Name and set theForm of Evaluationas None.
01:04: Next,
01:04: click "Add Item".
01:07: Add the name of the specific item you need, i.e. the document you want to archive.
01:13: Then,
01:13: set the Type to a Tickbox.
01:17: Select what kind of attachment you would like to upload to this freeform when you
01:21: perform the evaluation.
01:24: A "File Upload" allows for a single document in any format to be uploaded to the item,
01:29: and a "Revisioned File Upload" allows for a sequence of documents to be uploaded that
01:33: can each be accessed as needed.
01:36: Alternatively, you are also able to link the relevant document to the item using a
01:41: "File Link" in cases where document sizes are large.
01:46: "Template File" allows you to upload a standard format for the item to provide
01:50: guidance on how the item should look.
01:54: For example,
01:55: a standard health and safety checklist used in site inspections
02:00: Lastly, click on the three dots and select whether to Allocate Responsibility for
02:04: completing the items in the freeform to a designated resource.
02:10: Additionally,
02:11: you have the options to Block invoicing until the freeform item is completed,
02:15: specify whether attachments are Optional,
02:18: and determine if a "N/A" override is permissible when requesting file
02:22: uploads.
02:25: Click "Add Item" and repeat the previous steps for any additional documentation items
02:29: that may be required as part of the project.
02:33: After you have added the required extra items,
02:36: select "Save freeform template" to save all your changes.
02:41: If you wish to make any changes at a later stage,
02:44: you can do so by selecting the pencil icon located on the far right side of the
02:48: template name.
02:51: Edits can be made from within the pop-up, or the freeform template can be deleted
02:55: directly from this window.
02:58: You have now successfully created and configured a freeform template for document
03:02: storage in Fresh Projects.