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title: Available Item Types
slug: factryos/how-tos/available-item-types
createdAt: 2026-03-25T13:46:10.497Z
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When adding a new item, several item types are available depending on the type of input required from the operator.

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### Text input

Allows operators to enter short text values.

Example use cases:

- comments
- identifiers
- manual notes

### Numeric input

Allows operators to enter numerical values.

This is typically used for measurements such as:

- temperature
- pressure
- weight
- dimensions

Numeric inputs can also be combined with validation rules unlike text input such as warning or error thresholds.

### Checkbox

Checkbox items allow operators to confirm something

Example:

- Safety guard installed
- Area cleaned
- Procedure completed

### Radio buttons

Radio buttons allow operators to select one option from multiple predefined options.

Example:

Machine condition:

- Good
- Acceptable
- Not acceptable

### Free text

Free text fields allow larger text fields and can also contain links or examples.

This item type is typically used for:

- extended operator comments
- instructions
- explanatory text

### Image

Image items allow images to be displayed inside the checklist.

These images can serve as visual work instructions or reference examples.

Images can be used to:

- show correct machine setup 
- display product quality examples 
- guide manual procedures 
- Images as work instructions 

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**Example Scenario** 
A packaging line produces different products. Each product has a **material definition property** containing an instruction image. When the operator opens the checklist, it will ensure the operator to always see the **correct visual instructions for the active product**.  


**Basis configuration **
Images can be configured in two ways: This allows checklists to show **context-specific visual instructions** depending on the product, equipment, or process.  The simplest way to display an image is by adding a **direct URL**.  The checklist will load and display the image from the provided link.   

Example: by using the URL https\://example.com/images/assembly\_step\_1.png,  the image will be displayed directly in the checklist. If no image is available, the alt text will be shown.

**Example Use Case A: static image**
The maintenance checklist could display an image showing the correct position of a valve. This can be configured by entering the URL to the check valve position image, e.g.  *https\://example.com/images/valve-position.png*.  This helps operators quickly verify the correct configuration. 

**Example Use Case B: dynamic image**

Using the dynamic URLs via Connections instead of hardcoding an image URL, the URL can be **retrieved dynamically through a connection**. For example: This allows the system to display **different images depending on the context**. 

### Linked Data

Linked data items display values retrieved from connected production data.

For example, the checklist can show:

- values from a production entry
- equipment properties
- order information

This allows operators to see relevant contextual information while executing the checklist.