Document conditions
Take photos of warehouse conditions, damaged products, or special situations. Photos provide visual proof and help explain issues better than text alone.
Camera Usage
Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”The Camera feature lets you take photos directly from your Android device within the app. You can use the camera to document warehouse conditions, capture product images, take photos for quality control, or share images with your team through the Wall module.
The app uses your device’s built-in camera app to capture photos. Photos are saved automatically and can be used in various modules throughout the app.
Why Use the Camera?
Section titled “Why Use the Camera?”Quality control
Capture product images for quality control checks. Photos help verify product condition and document any issues found during inspection.
Team communication
Share photos with your team through the Wall module. Visual updates help everyone stay informed about warehouse operations.
Quick access
Access the camera quickly from multiple modules. No need to switch to a separate camera app - everything works within Shipedge Warehouse Pro.
How Camera Works
Section titled “How Camera Works”The camera feature works in two ways:
Direct Camera Activity
Section titled “Direct Camera Activity”Some modules launch the camera directly through CameraActivity. When you tap a camera button or icon, the app:
- Opens your device’s camera app
- Lets you take a photo
- Saves the photo automatically to
/shipedge/folder - Returns the photo to the module that requested it
In-Module Camera
Section titled “In-Module Camera”Other modules (like Wall, Replenishment, Picking, Bins Management, and Transfers) have built-in camera functions. When you use the camera in these modules:
- Tap the camera icon or button
- Choose Camera from the dialog (or it opens directly)
- Take your photo
- The photo is added to the module’s workflow automatically
Permissions Required
Section titled “Permissions Required”The camera feature needs two permissions to work:
- Camera permission: Required to take photos
- Storage permission: Required to save photos to your device
The app requests these permissions when you first use the camera. If you deny permissions, you’ll see a message asking you to grant them.
Where Camera is Available
Section titled “Where Camera is Available”You can use the camera in these modules:
- Wall Module: Take photos to post on warehouse or customer account walls
- Replenishment: Capture images during replenishment operations
- Picking: Document products during picking
- Bins Management: Take photos of bins or locations
- Transfers: Document transfer operations
- Quality Control: Capture product images for quality checks
Each module integrates the camera into its workflow. The exact way you access the camera depends on the module you’re using.
Photo Storage
Section titled “Photo Storage”When you take photos through CameraActivity, they are saved to:
Location: /shipedge/ folder on your device’s external storage
File naming: Photos are named IMG_[timestamp].jpeg where [timestamp] is the time when the photo was taken.
Example: IMG_1704123456789.jpeg
Photos taken within modules (like Wall) are handled differently - they’re added directly to the module’s workflow and may not be saved as separate files.
How to Use the Camera
Section titled “How to Use the Camera”-
Open a module that uses the camera
Navigate to a module like Wall, Replenishment, Picking, or Bins Management.
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Find the camera button or icon
Look for a camera icon or button in the module’s interface. The location varies by module.
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Tap the camera button
Some modules show a dialog asking “Camera” or “Gallery”. Choose Camera to take a new photo.
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Take your photo
Your device’s camera app opens. Frame your shot and tap the capture button.
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Confirm the photo
Review the photo if your device shows a preview. Accept or retake as needed.
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Use the photo
The photo is automatically added to the module’s workflow. Continue with your task.
Camera Features
Section titled “Camera Features”Portrait Orientation
Section titled “Portrait Orientation”The app sets camera orientation to portrait mode. This ensures photos are taken in the correct orientation for the app’s interface.
Automatic Saving
Section titled “Automatic Saving”Photos taken through CameraActivity are saved automatically. You don’t need to manually save them - the app handles storage.
Photo Quality
Section titled “Photo Quality”Photos are captured at your device’s default camera quality. The app doesn’t compress photos before saving, so you get full-quality images.
Multiple Photos
Section titled “Multiple Photos”In modules like Wall, you can take multiple photos and add them to an album before posting. Each photo is captured separately and added to your collection.
💡 Best Practices
Section titled “💡 Best Practices”Good lighting
Take photos in well-lit areas. Good lighting makes photos clearer and more useful for documentation.
Steady hands
Hold your device steady when taking photos. Blurry photos are less useful for documentation and quality control.
Clear framing
Frame your subject clearly. Make sure important details are visible and centered in the photo.
Check permissions
Grant camera and storage permissions when prompted. The camera won’t work without these permissions.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Camera Won’t Open
Section titled “Camera Won’t Open”Problem: Nothing happens when you tap the camera button.
Solution:
- Check that you granted camera permission
- Make sure your device has a working camera
- Try closing and reopening the app
- Restart your device if the problem continues
Photos Not Saving
Section titled “Photos Not Saving”Problem: Photos don’t appear after taking them.
Solution:
- Check that you granted storage permission
- Make sure your device has enough storage space
- Verify that external storage is available and mounted
- Check the
/shipedge/folder on your device
Permission Errors
Section titled “Permission Errors”Problem: You see a message about needing camera or storage permissions.
Solution:
- Go to device Settings → Apps → Shipedge Warehouse Pro → Permissions
- Enable Camera permission
- Enable Storage permission (or Files and Media)
- Return to the app and try again
Camera App Not Found
Section titled “Camera App Not Found”Problem: You see an error about the camera app not being available.
Solution:
- Make sure your device has a working camera
- Check that no other app is using the camera
- Restart your device
- Update the app if an update is available
Storage Full
Section titled “Storage Full”Problem: You see an error about storage being full.
Solution:
- Free up space on your device
- Delete old photos from the
/shipedge/folder if needed - Move photos to cloud storage or a computer
- Clear app cache if needed
Technical Details
Section titled “Technical Details”Camera Activity
Section titled “Camera Activity”The app includes a CameraActivity that launches the camera directly. This activity:
- Opens immediately when launched
- Creates the
/shipedge/folder if it doesn’t exist - Saves photos with timestamp-based filenames
- Closes automatically after launching the camera
Photo Format
Section titled “Photo Format”- Format: JPEG
- Naming:
IMG_[timestamp].jpeg - Location: External storage
/shipedge/folder - Orientation: Portrait mode enforced
Android Requirements
Section titled “Android Requirements”- Minimum Android version: Varies by device
- Required permissions:
CAMERA,WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Hardware requirement: Device must have a camera
Related Documentation
Section titled “Related Documentation”- Wall Module Overview: Learn how to use the camera in the Wall module to share photos
- Bluetooth Scanner Setup: Set up other hardware features
- Hardware Troubleshooting: Get help with hardware issues