We've upgraded to the latest version of our PDF viewer and annotation tool throughout the system.

Where you'll see changes:

• Field Reports
• Attachments
• Any location where PDFs are viewed or annotated

New viewer features:

• Consolidated top toolbar
• Easy page navigation
• Zoom controls
• Download and print options

Enhanced Annotation Tool

When annotating PDFs or Word documents in attachments:

Updated styling controls:

1. Select an annotation element
   
2. Click Style to open the styling panel on the left
   
3. Adjust:
   • Color
   • Fill
   • Opacity
   • Other styling options

Additional features:

• Copy and delete annotations
• All annotation types support the new styling options
• Drag and position elements easily

These updates apply to all annotation functions throughout the system.

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Why This Change Matters

• Modern interface – Cleaner, more intuitive design for viewing and annotating PDFs
• Improved usability – Consolidated toolbar makes tools easier to find and use
• Enhanced styling options – More control over annotation appearance with updated styling panel
• Consistent experience – Updated viewer applies across all PDF functions system-wide

You can now rotate images directly within Omnant when adding attachments to field reports and break reports.

Two ways to rotate:

Option 1: During Upload/Selection

• When uploading or selecting an image
• Use rotation controls to rotate left or right
• Correct orientation before attaching

Option 2: After Upload

• On the attachment edit screen
• Use rotation controls to rotate left or right
• Adjust orientation of already-attached images

Available on:

• Field Report attachments
• Break Report attachments
• All image file types

No more downloading, rotating externally, and re-uploading. Simply adjust photo orientation right in the system.

Why This Change Matters

• No pre-editing required – Fix photo orientation directly in Omnant without external software
• Faster workflow – Correct mobile photos that upload sideways in seconds
• Professional reports – Ensure all images display correctly before finalizing
• Field-friendly – Especially useful for photos taken on mobile devices in the field

You can now generate a PDF summary showing sample details and all scheduled tests for lab samples.

Two ways to access:

Option 1: From Lab Sample Search

1. Go to Lab Sample Search
2. Select one or multiple samples
3. Click the View Summary button
   
4. A PDF generates showing sample details and all tests for the selected samples
   

Option 2: From Sample Edit Page

1. Navigate to a sample (via Status Board or Lab Sample Search)
2. Scroll to the bottom of the Edit Page
3. Click View Summary button in the bottom left-hand corner
   
4. A PDF generates showing sample details and all tests for that sample
   
   The PDF includes most or all sample details along with a complete list of tests. If a sample has many tests, the summary will automatically extend to multiple pages.

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Why This Change Matters

• Complete sample details – View comprehensive sample information and all associated tests in one document
• Better planning – Understand the full scope of testing required before starting work
• Improved communication – Easily share detailed summaries with team members or clients
• Batch processing – Generate summaries for multiple samples simultaneously

You can now link multiple unlinked break reports simultaneously.

To use:

1. Go to Break Reports > Unlinked Reports.
2. Select multiple reports (check the boxes for each report you want to link). 
3. Click Link. 
4. Confirm the number of reports you're linking. 
5. The system creates all selected break reports at once. 

• View individual report labels
• View all reports together
• Print all labels at once
  

Previously, you could only link one report at a time. This update allows you to process batches more efficiently.

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Why This Change Matters

• Faster workflow – Link multiple unlinked reports in one action instead of one at a time.
• Time savings – Especially valuable when processing large batches of test results.
• Improved efficiency – Simplify your report preparation process.

We've added new features to give you more flexibility in tracking equipment maintenance and usage.

Usage-Based Calibration Schedules

In addition to time-based frequencies, you can now set calibration and maintenance schedules based on equipment usage (hours or miles).

To set up:

1. Go to Equipment > Equipment Types and select a type.
2. Create a new maintenance/calibration schedule based on usage.
3. Set your usage interval (e.g., check every 100 hours) and notification threshold (e.g., remind 15 hours before).
4. Select Save, and the schedule becomes available for all equipment of that type.
   

Log Equipment Usage from Three Locations

Track usage hours or miles from:

• Equipment List – Select equipment and click Create New to log date and hours.
  
• Scan In/Out Page – Log usage when scanning equipment in or out.
  
• My Schedule – Navigate to Scheduling > My Schedule. Once on this page, you can use the button labeled "Log Equipment Usage" in the upper right corner to log any usage that happened.
  

Usage automatically aggregates and displays as a percentage on the Equipment List. Once equipment reaches the tolerance range, it appears on the 'Reminders' tab for upcoming maintenance.

Equipment Notes & File Attachments

You can now store notes and upload files (manuals, certificates, photos) directly to individual pieces of equipment for centralized documentation. To do so, navigate to 'Equipment' -> 'Search' and find the piece of equipment that you would like to work with. Once on the edit page for that piece of equipment, you will see a new tab labeled 'Notes'.

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Why These Changes Matter

• More accurate maintenance scheduling – Track calibration needs based on actual equipment usage, not just time elapsed
• Improved compliance – Meet industry requirements for usage-based calibration intervals (ASTM, AASHTO standards)
• Reduced downtime – Proactive reminders ensure equipment is serviced before it's overdue
• Better cost management – Avoid over-maintaining equipment that sees light use
• Centralized documentation – Keep all equipment records, manuals, and certificates in one place

We've added the ability to create and use standard test presets when creating new lab samples to eliminate repetitive data entry for commonly tested sample types. Instead of manually adding individual tests each time you create a sample, you can now select from predefined test combinations that automatically populate your test list.

When creating a new lab sample, you'll find a Presets option alongside the existing manual test selection methods. These presets contain predefined combinations of tests. For example, a 'Standard Soil Testing' preset might include Proctor, Sieve Analysis, and Atterberg Limits tests. You can create, edit, and manage these presets through a dedicated interface that allows unlimited tests per preset and drag-and-drop reordering.

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Why This Matters

• Reduces repetitive entry: Apply multiple standard tests with one click
• Improves consistency: Ensures standard test combinations are used correctly
• Saves time: No more adding individual tests for common sample types
• Flexible application: Works with both blank samples and partially filled forms
• Prevents duplicates: Automatically skips tests already added to the sample
• Easy management: Create and edit presets as your testing requirements evolve

We've added the ability to mark individual specimens as reserves directly from the 'Daily Breaks' page to give you more control over which cylinders appear in your daily break schedule. Previously, if a specimen wasn't ready for breaking or needed to be held for future testing, you'd have to manage this through other parts of the system.

When viewing Daily Breaks under Break Reports, you can now expand any specimen row and find a new 'Mark as Reserve' button. When clicking this button, users get a confirmation modal explaining that marking the specimen as reserve will remove it from today's break listing. Once confirmed, the specimen disappears from the daily break list and the drawer closes automatically.

If you need to unreserve a specimen later, you can edit the specimen set and uncheck the reserve status to return it to the active break schedule.

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Why This Matters

• Flexible scheduling: Remove specimens from daily breaks without deleting them
• Accurate tracking: Automatically updates break counts and warning indicators
• Quick action: Mark reserves directly from the daily break list without navigation
• Reversible process: Easily unreserve specimens when ready for testing
• Clean interface: Reserved specimens no longer clutter your active break schedule

We’ve updated the Nuclear Density Asphalt Testing and Nuclear Density Soil Testing report summaries with a helpful new filter option.

You’ll now see a checkbox labeled “Exclude data that has not yet been approved”. When selected, this filter will limit the report to only include field reports that have been approved, giving you cleaner and more reliable data for review or export.

This filter also applies to Excel exports so that your downloaded data matches what you see on screen.

Enjoy more control and better clarity now!

We've added a convenient way to extract distribution email lists from your projects for use in external email applications like Outlook. Instead of manually copying individual email addresses, you can now copy entire distribution lists to your clipboard with a single click.

This new copy button appears in two key locations: the Distribution tab on the Project Edit page and within Distribution Modals for Field Reports, Break Reports, and Lab Reports. When you click the copy button, the system confirms how many email addresses were copied to your clipboard, and you can immediately paste them into any email application.

This feature is particularly useful when you need to send project updates or communications outside of the system while maintaining the same distribution list you've already configured in your project settings.

The copied emails are formatted and ready to paste directly into the recipient field of your preferred email client, saving time and reducing the chance of missing important stakeholders in your communications.

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Why This Matters

• Saves time: Copy entire distribution lists instead of individual email addresses
• Reduces errors: Eliminates manual transcription mistakes when building recipient lists
• Works anywhere: Paste copied emails into Outlook, Gmail, or any email application
• Maintains consistency: Use the same distribution lists you've already configured
• Multiple access points: Available from project settings and report distribution modals

You may be familiar with adding proctors to a project. We've made it easier to import proctor tests that you have performed as a proctor for the project.

Starting from the Project screen, click on the 'Add New Proctor' button. (This part has not changed.)

You will notice there is now an Import button. You can now pull in test data for your project proctors.

You will see a list of lab proctor tests to select from. Choose the test you want to import, then click Import.

We hope this saves you time and effort in managing your project proctors!