Defect and punch list forms require precise descriptions of each item — location, trade, severity, and status — captured while you're still on site walking the job. Storm lets you record what you see, attach photos of each defect, and drafts the entries for you.
Just walk the site, capture as you go, and Storm fills the form — ready for you to review and close out.
What Storm Can Do With Defects and Punch Lists
Log multiple defects in a single pass from a voice recording or typed directive
Map photos to the correct defect row automatically based on upload order and content
Read photos of printed or handwritten snag lists via OCR and extract each item into the form
Attach a defect register or inspection report document for Storm to cross-reference
Reference a previous defect list in the same folder to carry over recurring items or scope
Handle multilingual crews — Storm detects spoken language and outputs in the template's destination language
Before You Start
AI Form Fill must be enabled for your workspace.
For best results, take one photo per defect — close-up and well-lit. Storm maps each photo to the correct row.
If you have an existing snag list or inspection report to cross-reference, you can attach it to the canvas using the paperclip icon.
How to Do It
📱 On Dashpivot Mobile
Open your defect or punch list form in Dashpivot Mobile.
Tap the Storm button at the bottom of the form to open the AI Form Fill canvas.
Tap the microphone and describe each defect — include location, trade responsible, and severity.
For example: "Cracked tile in bathroom 2B — tiling trade, medium severity. Missing sealant at window frame on level 3 — glazing trade."
Attach photos of each defect using the photo icon.
Tap the green arrow to submit.
Review the draft Storm generates, make any corrections, and submit as normal.
💻 On Dashpivot Web
Open your defect or punch list form in Dashpivot.
In the Storm AI Form Fill canvas at the bottom of the form, type or record your defect descriptions.
Attach photos or a snag list document using the paperclip icon if applicable.
Click Fill ↑.
Review the draft, make any corrections, and save or submit manually.
✏️ Good to Know
One photo per defect works best. Multiple angles of the same defect attach to a single entry, not separate rows. Storm uses photo order to map entries — you can rearrange photos on the canvas before submitting.
Be specific about location and trade. Saying "western elevation, level 3, painting trade" gives Storm what it needs to populate the right fields accurately.
Storm can read photos of existing snag lists. Photograph a printed or handwritten list flat and square-on, and Storm will extract each item into the form.
Reference a previous defect list. Mention it in your directive — for example, "add to last week's punch list" — and Storm will draw on that form's content. Both forms must be in the same Dashpivot folder.
Multilingual crews? Storm detects the spoken language and outputs in the template's destination language.
Storm drafts, you decide. Storm never submits forms on your behalf — you always review before saving or submitting.
FAQs
Can Storm log multiple defects in a single pass?
Yes. Describe each defect in your voice note or typed directive and Storm creates a separate entry per item. Attach one photo per defect to help Storm map each photo to the correct row.
Can Storm read a printed or handwritten snag list?
Yes. Photograph the document flat and well-lit, attach it to the canvas, and Storm will extract each item into the form.
Can Storm reference a previous defect list from the same folder?
Yes. Mention it in your directive — for example, "add to last week's punch list." Storm will draw on that form's content and cite which record it referenced. Both forms must be in the same Dashpivot folder.
Can Storm fill defect forms for multilingual crews?
Yes. Storm detects the spoken language in voice input and outputs content in the template's destination language. Results may vary depending on recording quality and terminology.
Will Storm submit my punch list automatically?
No. Storm drafts the form for you to review — you always save or submit manually.
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