Overview
Video instructions are a great way to provide context, explain tasks, and reduce errors.
Limble supports two main methods for adding videos: uploading .mp4 and .mov files directly, or linking to videos hosted on external platforms.
In this article, we’ll walk you through how to upload or link to videos in Limble, where you can use them, and best practices for keeping file sizes within our upload limits.
Table of Contents
Uploading Videos into Limble
Currently, we only support .mov and .mp4 video files being uploaded into Limble via the work request form, or to assets via the "video" field type.
Learn more by expanding the sections below.
Adding Videos to Assets
Adding Videos to Assets
.mp4 and .mov files can be uploaded to assets via the "video" field type.
From the Manage Assets page, click on the desired asset.
From the asset card, click "Add & Edit Fields."
In the new window, click "Create New Field."
Name your field in the provided text box. Then, select "Video" as the field type and click "Create."
Once the field is created, click "Upload Video."
Select your file(s) in the new window and upload.
While the size limit per video is 50MB, you can upload multiple videos to the same field.
To view the video, click on the file name.
On mobile, Android users can view directly from the Limble app. iOS users will prompted to save the video to their files and can view from there.
On desktop, the video will open in a new tab.
Adding Videos to Work Requests
Adding Videos to Work Requests
Requesters can add videos when submitting a work request.
When filling out a work request via the portal/form, click “Attach File."
Select your file(s) in the new window and upload.
While the size limit per video is 50MB, you can upload multiple videos in the same work request.
Once the work request is submitted, Limble users can view the file in the newly
created task. To view the video, click on the file name.
On mobile, Android users can view directly from the Limble app. iOS users will prompted to save the video to their files and can view from there.
On desktop, the video will open in a new tab.
(Note: video files are only currently supported when submitting a work request. Additional videos cannot be uploaded to a task later.)
Recommended Specs
Use these recommended specs to optimize videos while staying within the 50MB file size limit.
Your mobile device has settings to change the default camera resolution and frame rates. iPhone users can refer to this iOS 18-14 user guide, and Android users can look up similar guides for their own devices for more information.
Resolution | Frame Rate | Length |
1080p | 30fps | Up to 30 seconds |
1080p | 60fps | Up to 15 seconds |
720p | 30fps | Up to 45 seconds |
4k (not recommended) |
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Adding Videos via Hyperlink
First, upload your video(s) to a cloud storage service like Dropbox, Google Drive, SharePoint, or OneDrive. From there, copy the hyperlink(s) as directed.
Once you have your hyperlink(s), you can add them to tasks, task templates, parts and vendors to reference in Limble.
These workflows can also be used for work requests or assets where the video(s) exceeds the file size limit, or a hyperlink is preferred.
Learn more by expanding the sections below.
Adding Videos to Tasks & Task Templates
Adding Videos to Tasks & Task Templates
Copy your hyperlink.
Navigate to the desired task (PM, WO, or WR) or task template.
If you are adding a video to an open task, click "Edit" to include it as an instruction.
You can also paste the hyperlink in a comment by using the process outlined in steps 5-8.
Click "Add Instruction."
Choose the desired instruction type, such as a note or checkbox, then click "Select."
In the new textbox, enter the text for the hyperlink.
Highlight the text and wait for the new list of options to appear.
Click the hyperlink button.
In the new window, paste the video hyperlink. Then, click "OK."
Now, when the user is working on the task, they can click on the hyperlink.
On mobile, the video will open in the default browser (or native app, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, etc - if the user has the native app on their device.)
On desktop, the video will open in a new tab.
Adding Videos to Parts & Vendors
Adding Videos to Parts & Vendors
Copy your hyperlink.
Navigate to the desired part or vendor.
Create a new text field or choose from an existing field and add it to the part or vendor.
In the textbox, enter the text for the hyperlink.
Highlight the text and wait for the new list of options to appear.
Click the hyperlink button.
In the new window, paste the video hyperlink. Then, click "OK."
Now, when the user is viewing the part or vendor field, they can click on the hyperlink.
On mobile, the video will open in the default browser (or native app, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, etc - if the user has the native app on their device.)
On desktop, the video will open in a new tab.
(Note: if you need to add videos via hyperlink in bulk, check out this article about formatting hyperlinks for bulk imports and updates.)
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