Feature types are the kinds of features your properties can have, such as Pool or Elevator. Set them up once for your account, then add them to each property that has one.
Before you start
- You need the Edit Area Types permission.
- Property Features must be on for your account. See Property Features overview.
Open your feature types
- Go to Settings › Property Features.
- The Feature Types table lists each type with its Category and how many Obligations it has.
The starting list
Every account starts with these feature types. You can add more, edit them or delete the ones you don't need.
| Category | Feature types |
|---|---|
| Amenities | Pool, Elevator |
| Building systems | Fire Alarm System, Wet Sprinkler System, Dry Sprinkler System, Roof Davits/Anchors, Water Tank, Fuel Tank, Above-ground Storage Tank, Underground Storage Tank |
| Accessibility | ADA Accessibility Features |
| Environmental & Site Conditions | Radon Presence, Lead Paint, Asbestos |
Create a feature type
- Select New Feature Type.
- Enter a Name, for example "Pool". Each name must be unique.
- Optional: choose a Category.
- Optional: choose Suggested Locations. These are the common areas where the feature usually sits, such as Pool Area. When someone adds the feature to a property, matching areas are offered first.
- Select Save.
Edit a feature type
- Select the feature type in the list.
- On the Details tab, make your changes.
- Select Save.
A feature type's page can also have these tabs:
- Compliance Obligations: the documents every property with this feature needs. Shown when Document Vault is on. See Add compliance obligations to a feature type.
- Logbooks: the log types kept for this feature. Shown when Logbooks is on. See Create a log type.
Delete feature types
- Tick the box next to each feature type you want to delete.
- Select Delete in the bar that appears.
- Select Yes, Delete [number] Feature Types to confirm.
Deleted feature types no longer appear in your list. They're archived rather than deleted, so their history is kept.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I see Property Features in Settings?
You need the Edit Area Types permission, and Property Features must be on for your account.
Can I create my own categories?
No. Choose from Amenities, Life safety, Building systems, Accessibility, and Environmental & Site Conditions.
What does the Obligations number mean?
It's how many compliance obligations the feature type has. Every property with that feature picks them up.
I see "A feature type named ... already exists"
Each feature type needs its own name. Choose a different one, or edit the existing type.