How to add a Custom Test Type using a Manual Entry

How to add a "Custom" Test Type using a Manual Entry

In â€‹PATGuard Cloud you are able to manually select predefined tests or easily add custom tests. In this guide we show you how to add a custom test using the "Manual Entry" option.

Entering a Custom Test in the Manual Entry Mode

In the main menu menu select Manual Entry.


  1. Add Asset and Test details
  2. Click on the option -  "Add Test Result".
  3. Add a description for you Custom Test
  4. Add results
  5. Click Save

Your new test type and results will show in the Organiser view under the Site and Location and Asset you created in the Manual Test input screen.

Your new test type can be found in a Detailed test report.



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