Users must create a Location Task Form in Asite Field to raise and manage tasks linked to specific project locations or sub-locations. Location Tasks help teams track issues, assign actions, and monitor progress directly from the project layout.
Prerequisites
Required Permissions
Permission | Description |
Create Permission on Site Tasks Form | Allows users to raise a Site Task form. |
NOTE: Users assigned with Response Tasks can also respond to a location task (for the specific task instance), even if they do not have the Create permission.
System Requirements
System Requirement | Description |
Location Task Configuration | Location Tasks must already be configured on the required project. |
Locations and Sub-locations | Locations and sub-locations must be added to the project. |
Drawing Plans | Required locations must have calibrated PDF drawing plans. |
How Do I Create a Location Task in Asite Field?
Select the required project.
Tap Locations from the bottom navigation bar.
Select the required location or a sub-location.

Tap the required area on the location plan.

Long-press the required location and select Site Task.

Enter the required task details in the form.
For more information on the form fields, check Location Task Form Fields.

Add images or attachments if required.

Tap Send to create the task.

TIP: Tap Save Draft to save the task and complete it later or Cancel to discard changes and return to the previous screen.
NOTE: If you tap Cancel after entering data, a confirmation message will appear to prevent accidental loss of unsaved changes.
Location Task Form Fields
Field | Description |
Recently Created Location Task | Select a recently created task to copy its details and modify it for a new task. |
Select a Photo | Attach one or more images to the task.
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Task Title | Enter a title for the location task. |
Task Type | Select the type of task being created.
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Workpackage | Select the related work package.
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Location | Select the project location for the task.
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Description | Enter a description for the location task. |
Start Date | Select the task start date. |
Due Date | Select the task due date. |
Assign To | Select the user responsible for the task. |
Available Image Markup Options
When trying to add an image, the following markup options appear:
Option | Description |
Freehand Pencil | Draw or highlight areas on the image. |
Date & Timestamp | Add the date and time to the image. |
Textbox | Add text notes or instructions. |
Rectangle / Square | Highlight areas using shapes. |
Arrow | Point to specific details in the image. |
Undo / Redo | Reverse or repeat recent actions. |
Colour Picker | Select colours for annotations. |
Eraser | Remove selected annotations. |
Clear All | Remove all annotations from the image. |
Delete | Delete the image. |
Additional Top Bar Options
Depending on your form configuration, the following top-bar options may also be available:
Option | Description |
Location Pin | Select or update the task location if not already selected. |
Attachment | Attach external files to the task. NOTE: To learn more, check Attach an External File to the Form. |
Three-dot Menu
| Allows users to associate files, aMessages or forms with the Site Task. Options available under the three-dot menu:
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