FAQs for Installers on Larry Commissioning

What are notes used for in Larry Commissioning?

Notes in Larry Commissioning are used to record and share critical information about hardware malfunctions, network disturbances, and site-specific observations. They document issues with IQs, locks, repeaters, and floor plans. These notes are public and visible to all users of Larry Commissioning and Larry Support with access to the site unless made private by the creator. This feature is designed to enhance collaboration by ensuring that detailed information is readily available in both apps.

How can I add a note for an IQ in Larry Commissioning?

To add a note for an IQ in Larry Commissioning, start by ensuring you’re on the Installations in Progress page and select the installation you wish to work on. You have two options to proceed: manually through the Notes tab or directly through the Hardware tab, which automatically fills in some fields for ease.

Method 1: Using the Notes Tab

1. After selecting your installation, access the Notes tab and click Add Note.
2. Set the note type to IQ, choose the specific IQ, and specify the note's subject.
3. Type your note in the designated text area.
4. Decide on the note's privacy; private notes are only visible to you.
5. Save the note to apply your settings and make it accessible based on your privacy preference.

Method 2: Directly from the Hardware Tab

1. From the installation page, navigate to the Hardware tab and locate the specific IQ.
2. Click the three dots next to the IQ and select Add note. This action will bring up a new note window with pre-filled information about the IQ.
3. Fill in the subject and the content of your note in the designated areas.
4. Choose whether the note should be private, and click Save to store your note with the chosen visibility settings.

How can I add a note for a Lock in Larry Commissioning?

To add a note for a Lock in Larry Commissioning, start by ensuring you’re on the Installations in Progress page and select the installation you wish to work on. You have two options to proceed: manually through the Notes tab or directly through the Hardware tab, which automatically fills in some fields for ease.

Method 1: Using the Notes Tab

1. After selecting your installation, access the Notes tab and click Add Note.
2. Set the note type to Lock, choose the specific Lock, and specify the note's subject.
3. Type your note in the designated text area.
4. Decide on the note's privacy; private notes are only visible to you.
5. Save the note to apply your settings and make it accessible based on your privacy preference.

Method 2: Directly from the Hardware Tab

1. From the installation page, navigate to the Hardware tab and locate the specific Lock
2. Click the three dots next to the Lock and select Add note. This action will bring up a new note window with pre-filled information about the Lock.
3. Fill in the subject and the content of your note in the designated areas.
4. Choose whether the note should be private, and click Save to store your note with the chosen visibility settings.

How can I add a note for a Repeater in Larry Commissioning?

To add a note for a Repeater in Larry Commissioning, start by ensuring you’re on the Installations in Progress section and select the installation you wish to work on. You have two options to proceed: manually through the Notes tab or directly through the Hardware tab, which automatically fills in some fields for ease.

Method 1: Using the Notes Tab

1. After selecting your installation, access the Notes tab and click Add Note.
2. Set the note type to Repeater, choose the specific Repeater, and specify the note's subject.
3. Type your note in the designated text area.
4. Decide on the note's privacy; private notes are only visible to you.
5. Save the note to apply your settings and make it accessible based on your privacy preference.

Method 2: Directly from the Hardware Tab

1. From the installation page, navigate to the Hardware tab and locate the specific IQ under which the Repeater is listed.
2. Click the three dots next to the Repeater and select Add note. This action will bring up a new note window with pre-filled information about the Repeater.
3. Fill in the subject and the content of your note in the designated areas.
4. Choose whether the note should be private, and click Save to store your note with the chosen visibility settings.

How can I add a note for a Floor Plan in Larry Commissioning?

To add a note for a Floor Plan in Larry Commissioning, start by ensuring you’re on the Installations in Progress page and select the installation you wish to work on. You have two options to proceed: manually through the Notes tab or directly through the Floor Plan tab, which automatically fills in some fields for ease.

Method 1: Using the Notes Tab

1. After selecting your installation, access the Notes tab and click Add Note.
2. Set the note type to Floor Plan, choose the specific floor plan, and specify the note's subject.
3. Type your note in the designated text area.
4. Decide on the note's privacy; private notes are only visible to you.
5. Save the note to apply your settings and make it accessible based on your privacy preference.

Method 2: Directly from the Floor Plan Tab

1. From the installation page, navigate to the Floor Plan tab and locate the specific floor plan you want to annotate.
2. Click the three dots next to the Floor Plan and select Add note. This action will bring up a new note window with pre-filled information about the Floor Plan.
3. Fill in the subject and the content of your note in the designated areas.
4. Choose whether the note should be private, and click Save to store your note with the chosen visibility settings.

How can I add a note for a Site in Larry Commissioning?

To add a note for a Site in Larry Commissioning, begin by ensuring you’re on the Installations in Progress page and select the installation you are working on. Proceed using the Notes tab to add the details.

1. After selecting your installation, go to the Notes tab and click Add Note.
2. Set the note type to Site and specify the note's subject.
3. Type your note in the designated text area.
4. Decide on the note's privacy; private notes will only be visible to you
5. Click Save to apply your settings and make the note accessible based on your privacy preference.

How do I see existing notes for specific items in Larry Commissioning?

To view existing notes associated with specific items like hardware or floor plans in Larry Commissioning, you have two methods:

Method 1: Using the Notes Tab

1. Navigate to the Notes tab from the main menu.
2. You can manually browse through the list of notes or use the search and filter options to locate notes associated with specific hardware items, floor plans or sites.

Method 2: Directly from the Hardware or Floor Plans Tabs

1. Go to the Hardware or Floor Plans tab, depending on what you need.
2. Locate the specific item you're interested in; you will see the number of notes attached to each item displayed next to it.
3. Click on the number to view all notes linked to that specific item.

How can I edit or delete a note I created in Larry Commissioning?

To edit or delete a note you have created in Larry Commissioning, follow these steps:

1. Locate the note you wish to edit or delete. (Refer to the FAQ on how to find a note for specific instructions on locating notes.
2. Once you have found the note, click on it to open.
3. Use the edit option to modify the note's content or the delete option to remove the note entirely.
4. Note that you can only edit or delete notes that you have personally created.

Who can see the notes I create if they are not marked as private?

Any note added and not marked as private is accessible to both installers using Larry Commissioning and support technicians using Larry Support with access to the site. This ensures that everyone involved in managing the site has access to the information needed to address issues effectively and efficiently. Only you can see notes that you mark as private.

How do I use filters to find specific notes?

1. Once your installation page is open, click on the Notes tab to see all notes created for that specific installation.
2. Click the Filters and Search button to access the filter options.
3. Select Filters:
   • Choose a note type like Lock, Floor plan, etc.
   • Select specific resources such as a particular lock or floor plan.
   • Filter by the author to see notes written by a specific person.
   • Set a start and end date to find notes from a particular period.
4. Click Apply Filters to see the notes that meet your criteria.
5. Click Reset Filters to clear all selections and view all notes again.