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Camera Form Setup Guide
Mobile-optimized form for quick photo capture. Upload photos directly to a cell (visible thumbnail) or as an attachment in just 2 taps.
Troubleshooting Resources
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Before You Start
- Decide if you want images in grid cells (requires a text/number column) or as row attachments.
Step-by-Step Configuration
- Navigate to Camera Form
Select "Camera Form" from the dashboard.
- Select Sheet & Mode
Choose your sheet. Select "Create New" to add new rows or "Update Existing" to attach photos to existing items.
- Configure Image Settings
Select "Image Mode":
- Cell: Displays the image directly in the grid (requires selecting a target column).
- Attachment: Adds the file to the row's attachment list. - Select Fields
Choose other columns to display on the form (e.g., description, date).
- Save & Share
Save to generate a mobile-friendly link.
Troubleshooting
- Camera not opening?The user must allow browser camera permissions when prompted.
- Photo not appearing in cell?Verify you selected "Cell" mode and chose a valid column. Note that Smartsheet displays cell images as small thumbnails.