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Create a Procedure

Learn how to create procedure templates in Makula, configure fields and sections, and prepare them for use in Work Orders.

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Written by George Newman
Updated this week

What is a Procedure?

The Procedures feature lets you create a digital library of service procedures. You can define machine service steps, add reference resources for engineers, and attach procedures to Work Orders. Service engineers can then complete the procedure digitally, upload proof (pictures), and collect signatures from facility managers.


Navigation:

Go to Field Service > Procedures from the main menu.


Creating a Procedure Template

Step 1: Start a New Procedure

  1. Click the Create a procedure button (top-right corner).

  2. Enter a Procedure Name and optional Description (max 270 characters).

  3. Click Get Started.

Your new procedure page will load.


Step 2: Build Your Procedure

You can add Headings, Fields, and Sections.

1. Add a Heading

  • Click Heading under Add Item.

  • Hover to Rename, Duplicate, or Delete.

2. Add a Field

  • Click Field under Add Item.

  • Choose a Field Type (full list below).

  • Enter a Field Label.

  • Set the field as Required if needed.

  • Optionally, add:

    • Description (max 300 characters).

    • Attachments (PDF/Excel/Images, max 10 MB).

  • Use icons to Duplicate or Delete fields.

3. Add a Section

  • Click Section under Add Item.

  • Sections group related fields together.

  • Hover to Rename, Duplicate, or Delete.


Field Types

Field Type

Description

Text Field

Freeform text input.

Check Box

Single checkbox.

Number Field

Numeric input.

Single Select

Dropdown with one selectable option.

Checklist

Multiple selectable options.
💡 Tip: Copy and paste multiple lines of text—each line will automatically become a new checklist item.

List

Similar to Checklist but displayed as a list.
💡 Tip: Bulk paste multiple lines to quickly add items.

Image

Allows image upload (JPEG, PNG, max 10MB).

Date

Date picker.

Table Field

Create tables. You can:
- Add columns and preset number of rows.
- Pre-fill cell values.
- Disable adding new rows after attaching to a Work Order.

Parts Field

Select parts from your inventory.

Members

Assign company users.

Sub Asset Field

Select immediate subassets of the asset the procedure will be attached to.

Signature

Add signature fields for responsible parties.


Procedure Preview

  • Click the Preview icon (top header) to see how the procedure will look when attached to a Work Order.


Add a Company Header (Optional)

In Preview:

  1. Click Customise header.

  2. Upload an image (100 x 794 px, JPEG/PNG).

  3. To remove, click the trash icon.


Add Signature Fields

  1. Click Signature in the procedure template.

  2. Toggle Include signatures.

  3. Add Signatory Title (e.g., Facility Manager).

  4. Click + Add signature for additional signatories.

  5. Click Save settings.

Signatures will appear in the procedure preview.


Saving the Procedure

Click the Save procedure button (top header).
The new template will appear in the Procedure Library.


Notes

  • You can attach multiple procedures to a single Work Order.

  • The same procedure can also be attached multiple times if needed.


That’s it!
Your procedure template is now ready to standardise your team's maintenance and service tasks.

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