--- title: "Build Module: Survey Workflow - Recording a New Inventory" description: This article will guide you through the process of recording a new inventory using the Build Module in our survey workflow. --- [Skip to content](https://support.mapall.com/build-module-survey-workflow-recording-a-new-inventory#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://support.mapall.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer portal](https://support.mapall.com/ticketcenter?hsLang=en) ![](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mapall_vector_logo_horizontal_darkbg_2colour.png?width=100&height=75&name=mapall_vector_logo_horizontal_darkbg_2colour.png) - [Tickets](https://26100395.hs-sites-eu1.com/tickets-view) - [Sign out](https://26100395.hs-sites-eu1.com/_hcms/mem/logout) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Tickets](https://26100395.hs-sites-eu1.com/tickets-view) - [Sign out](https://26100395.hs-sites-eu1.com/_hcms/mem/logout) - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://support.mapall.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer portal](https://support.mapall.com/ticketcenter) - [Contact us](https://support.mapall.com/migration/kb-tickets/new) [Contact us](https://support.mapall.com/migration/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[Survey Module](https://support.mapall.com/build?hsLang=en#survey-module) # Build Module: Survey Workflow - Recording a New Inventory ## This article will guide you through the process of recording a new inventory using the Build Module in our survey workflow. #### Definition of Missing Inventory Missing Inventory can be categorized into two main types: 1. **Inventory Found in the Field but Not on the Map**: This refers to existing items that are discovered during a survey but are not listed in the current inventory records. 2. **New Inventory to Be Built**: This involves the identification of locations where new inventory needs to be added, such as the construction of a new pole at a specific point. ### Step-by-Step Guide to Recording New Inventory #### Step 1: Start the Process - **Open the Build Module** in your asset management system. - **Select the "New Inventory" option** when prompted. #### Step 2: Select Inventory Type - **Choose "New Inventory"** based on the requirement. ![12a. Popover - missing inventory on map](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12a.%20Popover%20-%20missing%20inventory%20on%20map.png?width=688&height=516&name=12a.%20Popover%20-%20missing%20inventory%20on%20map.png) #### Step 3: Choose Specific Inventory Type - Select the **Inventory Type** from the dropdown menu. #### Step 4: Specify Inventory Details - For new inventory, select the relevant type (e.g., **Pole, Chamber, or Missing Section**). #### Step 5: Confirm Selection - Ensure the selected inventory type is correct and click **Save & Continue**. ![12b. Missing inventory section - select type](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12b.%20Missing%20inventory%20section%20-%20select%20type.png?width=688&height=516&name=12b.%20Missing%20inventory%20section%20-%20select%20type.png) #### ![12c. Missing inventory section - inventory type select](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12c.%20Missing%20inventory%20section%20-%20inventory%20type%20select.png?width=688&height=516&name=12c.%20Missing%20inventory%20section%20-%20inventory%20type%20select.png)![12d. Missing section type selected](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12d.%20Missing%20section%20type%20selected.png?width=688&height=516&name=12d.%20Missing%20section%20type%20selected.png) #### Step 6: Select Access Structures - Choose the **access structures** for the new section to specify the start and end points. ![12e. Missing section type - select access structures dialog](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12e.%20Missing%20section%20type%20%20-%20select%20access%20structures%20dialog.png?width=688&height=516&name=12e.%20Missing%20section%20type%20%20-%20select%20access%20structures%20dialog.png) #### Step 7: Select First Access Structure - Select the **first access structure** where the new section will start. ![12f. Missing section type - select first access structure](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12f.%20Missing%20section%20type%20%20-%20select%20first%20access%20structure.png?width=688&height=516&name=12f.%20Missing%20section%20type%20%20-%20select%20first%20access%20structure.png) #### Step 8: Select Second Access Structure - Select the **second access structure** where the new section will end. ![12g. Missing section type - select second access structure](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12g.%20Missing%20section%20type%20-%20select%20second%20access%20structure.png?width=688&height=516&name=12g.%20Missing%20section%20type%20-%20select%20second%20access%20structure.png) #### Step 9: Edit Section Path (Optional) - If needed, **edit the section path** by selecting the "Edit Line" button. ![12h. Missing section type - edit section path](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12h.%20Missing%20section%20type%20-%20edit%20section%20path.png?width=688&height=516&name=12h.%20Missing%20section%20type%20-%20edit%20section%20path.png) #### Step 10: Save Changes - **Add new points**, move, or delete points as necessary. Once done, save your changes. ![12i. Edit map - edit section](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12i.%20Edit%20map%20-%20edit%20section.png?width=688&height=516&name=12i.%20Edit%20map%20-%20edit%20section.png)  ![12j. Missing section type - edit section path](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12j.%20Missing%20section%20type%20-%20edit%20section%20path.png?width=688&height=516&name=12j.%20Missing%20section%20type%20-%20edit%20section%20path.png) #### Step 11: Add New Section Details - **Select the position** of the new section from the dropdown menu. - Add the **reasons for adding the section** and any **additional notes**. - Optionally, **add a photo** to provide visual context. - Click **Save Section Details** to finalize.  ![12k. Missing section type - details](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Recording%20New%20Inventory/12k.%20Missing%20section%20type%20-%20details.png?width=688&height=516&name=12k.%20Missing%20section%20type%20-%20details.png) #### Step 12: Finalize Updates - Confirm all changes and **complete the job** by checking out of the system. ---   If you need more help, please refer to other articles in our **[knowledge base](https://support.mapall.com/?hsLang=en)** or contact support.       - [Android](https://support.mapall.com/android?hsLang=en) - [General Information](https://support.mapall.com/general-information?hsLang=en#main-content) - [System Settings](https://support.mapall.com/general-information?hsLang=en#system-settings) - [Asset Customisation](https://support.mapall.com/general-information?hsLang=en#asset-customisation) - [Regional Settings](https://support.mapall.com/general-information?hsLang=en#regional-settings) - [Field Users](https://support.mapall.com/general-information?hsLang=en#field-users) - [Map](https://support.mapall.com/general-information?hsLang=en#map) - [App Update](https://support.mapall.com/general-information?hsLang=en#app-update) - [Password](https://support.mapall.com/general-information?hsLang=en#password) - [A55s](https://support.mapall.com/a55s?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Training Videos](https://support.mapall.com/a55s?hsLang=en#training-videos) - [Blockage](https://support.mapall.com/blockage?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Training Videos](https://support.mapall.com/blockage?hsLang=en#training-videos) - [Build](https://support.mapall.com/build?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Training Videos](https://support.mapall.com/build?hsLang=en#training-videos) - [Survey Module](https://support.mapall.com/build?hsLang=en#survey-module) - [Survey](https://support.mapall.com/build?hsLang=en#survey) - [Projects](https://support.mapall.com/build?hsLang=en#projects) - [Build 2.0 Module](https://support.mapall.com/build?hsLang=en#build-2-0-module) - [New Releases](https://support.mapall.com/new-releases?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Blockage - A55s](https://support.mapall.com/new-releases?hsLang=en#blockage-a55s) - [MapAll Designer](https://support.mapall.com/new-releases?hsLang=en#mapall-designer) - [Build - Planning tool](https://support.mapall.com/new-releases?hsLang=en#build-planning-tool) - [FAQs](https://support.mapall.com/faqs?hsLang=en#main-content) - [ADT - Asset Defect Tracking](https://support.mapall.com/faqs?hsLang=en#adt-asset-defect-tracking) - [Design Tool](https://support.mapall.com/design-tool?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Import plan](https://support.mapall.com/design-tool?hsLang=en#import-plan) - [Admin Settings](https://support.mapall.com/admin-settings?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Forms](https://support.mapall.com/admin-settings?hsLang=en#forms) - [System Settings](https://support.mapall.com/admin-settings?hsLang=en#system-settings) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://support.mapall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mapall-pin-1.png?width=24&height=24&name=mapall-pin-1.png "Chill listening crop-3")](http://mapall.com) [mailto:email@email.com](mailto:email@email.com) Copyright © 2026, MapAll