Xactimate questions / Photos and documentation

What should you do if Xactimate Mobile photos appear to be missing?

Respond methodically when mobile estimate photographs appear missing, moved, archived, or unsynchronized.

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The practical answer

Stop making unnecessary changes and determine whether the images were moved, archived, not synchronized, captured outside the project, or affected by project status. Follow current official recovery guidance and preserve the device and project state until the cause is understood.

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Why this matters in a real field file

Repeated uploads, deletions, folder changes, or project completion actions can make recovery harder. A company procedure should identify who handles the issue and what information must be recorded before support is contacted.

  • Confirm the correct project and photo folder
  • Check project and synchronization status
  • Review the photo archive workflow
  • Preserve original device images when available
  • Document the issue before escalating
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How Parrot Key teaches it

Training should include a recovery drill and a prevention checklist. The best time to learn where archived or moved photographs appear is before a live file depends on them.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Are Xactimate estimate photos ever archived automatically?

    Verisk's mobile documentation explains that estimate photographs may be archived after certain project actions. Use the current reattachment instructions for the specific platform and project state.

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Sources and official references

These links point to product owners or other primary sources. Parrot Key uses them as references and writes its training guidance independently.

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