Auto Generate Project Numbers

[AlexNix]

Is there any plans to have companycam auto generate project numbers?

This is incredibly helpful by using project numbers for POs, timecards, and Quickbooks. Right now we have to try and come up with a unique project name and if you have a client that you are doing multiple projects for under different workorders or contracts it can make it very confusing.

 

[Megan M.]

Hey Alex! Great callout! We can totally see how helpful an auto-generated Project number would be helpful when you're juggling multiple jobs for the same client.

This isn't something CompanyCam supports today. Project creation doesn't include a Project number field, auto-generated or manual. I don't have an ETA or a guarantee that this feature will be developed, but we'll reach back out here if there is an update!

In the meantime, here's a manual workaround many teams use: CompanyCam already assigns every Project a unique ID behind the scenes, so you can use it for your project number! Once you create the Project, the URL will look something like this: https://app.companycam.com/projects/12345678/photos.

That 8-digit number is unique to that Project. Grab it, then rename the Project to include it. Now it's visible right in the Project title and fully searchable in the Project Feed.

We really appreciate you posting this feedback!