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[Mobile Apps Editing](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/mobile-apps?hsLang=en#mobile-apps-editing) # Create Survey \[Tablet App\] ## Learn how to import a floor plan image and create a Survey from the System Surveyor Tablet app.   **Jump To:** - [Start New Survey](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/create-survey-on-app#start-new-survey) - [Choose Import Option](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/create-survey-on-app#choose-import-option) - [Crop Floor Plan](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/create-survey-on-app#crop) - [Set Survey Scale](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/create-survey-on-app#set-scale) - [Name Survey](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/create-survey-on-app#name-survey) **Note:** Creating Surveys is currently available on Tablet app & Web only, but will soon be available on the Phone app.  **Start New Survey** - Navigate to the **Site Overview Screen**. - Press the **+** button in the bottom right corner. ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260521104855-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260521104855-JPEG.jpeg) - Select **New Survey**. ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260521104913-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260521104913-JPEG.jpeg) **1. Choose an import option for your floor plan:** - **Photo Gallery**: Select an image from your device’s photo gallery.  - **Camera**: Take a photo with your device’s camera and create a Survey from it directly. - **Satellite Image**: Use Google Maps to create a floor plan using an aerial satellite image. - **Local Files**: Select a floor plan image from your device’s local storage. - **Quick Start**: Create a blank Survey.  ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260521104931-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260521104931-JPEG.jpeg) **Tip**: When selecting the **Satellite Image** option, Google Maps will automatically set the scale for your floor plan. **2. Crop Floor Plan** After selecting your floor plan image, the Crop screen will appear. - **Crop** your floor plan by dragging the corners of the frame to the desired area. - **Rotate** the floor plan with the controls on the right-hand side. - When done, tap **Next** in the upper right corner  ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260521104951-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260521104951-JPEG.jpeg) **3. Set Survey Scale ** Setting the scale is important for getting accurate measurements for your devices and Bill of Materials. Users can **[reset the scale on the Survey](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/survey-menu-options-mobile-apps#set-scale)** at any time after creating the Survey.  ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260521105032-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260521105032-JPEG.jpeg) - Drag and drop the blue measuring tool to an area of your floor plan where the distance is already known. - Doorways and hallways are commonly used for this. - Type the distance into the **Set Distance** box and choose your unit of measurement. ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260521105053-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260521105053-JPEG.jpeg) - Configure the **Element Icon Size** to the right of the Set Distance section. - When finished, tap **Next**.   ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260521105108-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260521105108-JPEG.jpeg) **4. 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