Capture (tray photos)

What Capture is (and isn't)

Capture is a photo log. It never moves a tray and it never changes your forecast — it keeps a fresh picture of every level of every set.

• A tray shows "capture due" when it was moved somewhere new and hasn't been photographed since. It's a reminder only — nothing is ever blocked.
• Dash keeps the last 3 photos of each level and replaces older ones automatically.
• Capturing a tray a case flagged is strongly recommended before you mark it sterile — but never required. Dash asks once and lets you through.

Capture a tray, level by level

1. 1From the dashboard, tap "Capture trays" — trays are grouped by where they are, with anything due listed under "Needs capture".
2. 2Tap the location you're standing in.
3. 3Check the trays to photograph ("Select all" and the "Only due" filter speed this up) and tap "Capture N trays".
4. 4Choose "Take photos now" (opens the camera per level) or "Add from camera roll" (pull in shots you already took).
5. 5Fill each "Level N of M" slot, then tap "Save capture · N trays".

• You don't have to fill every level — save with whatever you captured.
• Photos are stripped of location metadata before storage and kept private to your account.
• Keep patients, charts, wristbands, and identifying signage out of every photo — trays and instruments only.

See a tray's photo history

1. 1Open the tray from your inventory and scroll to "Capture log".
2. 2Each level shows its last 3 photos, newest first, with a "Latest" badge on the most recent.

Camera not working?

1. 1On the web, tap "Check camera first" in the capture step to test it before you shoot.
2. 2"Camera permission denied" means the browser blocked it — enable camera access in your browser settings for dashcheck.app.
3. 3In the iPhone app, if the camera won't open, check Settings → Dash → Camera on your phone.
4. 4Photos over 12 MB are rejected — retake at normal quality or pick a smaller shot from your camera roll.