From photo to floor-ready instruction in one afternoon
StepLinq is a desktop application that runs entirely on your local network. No cloud, no subscription server, no IT project. Here is exactly how it works — from first install to operator on the floor.
Most teams have their first instruction documented and on the floor within 4 hours of downloading StepLinq.
The Standard Workflow
Install
Download installer. Runs on Windows 10/11 (64-bit). No server. No configuration. Opens in 30 seconds.
Create Instruction
Add title and product code. Add steps one by one. Upload a photo for each step.
Annotate & Add Fields
Draw arrows, circles, labels on photos. Add torque values, part numbers, safety warnings, tools — per step.
Review & Approve
Submit for QA review. QA adds comments. Engineer resolves. QA approves. Instruction is locked.
Export or Publish
Export to PPTX or PDF with one click. Or publish to Viewer for floor access.
Floor Use
Operators scan QR or open Viewer. See only approved instructions. Submit feedback if something is wrong.
Approval Workflow in Detail
Engineer creates instruction
New document started in editor
Engineer submits for review
Document enters QA queue
QA Manager opens review
Document locked for review
QA Decision
Approved
APPROVEDInstruction locked with approval date. Ready for export to PDF or PPTX.
Changes Requested
CHANGES REQUESTEDReturns to engineer with QA comments. After edits, engineer resubmits.
Every state change is logged with actor name, timestamp, and comment. Solo License users can self-approve.
How the Floor Setup Works
StepLinq connects your office and production floor through a shared folder — no server required.
Office
Create & Manage Instructions
Approve & Validate
StepLinq Editor
Shared Folder
SMB / NFS
Central Data Hub
Floor
View on Production Line
Execute Tasks
StepLinq Viewer
Office
Create & Manage Instructions
Approve & Validate
StepLinq Editor
Shared Folder
SMB / NFS
Central Data Hub
Floor
View on Production Line
Execute Tasks
StepLinq Viewer
Which License Is Right for You
Solo
€790 one-time or €29/month
Best for: a single engineer creating instructions independently
- Full visual step editor
- All Structured fields for torque, parts, tools, safety — not free text
- 10 professionally designed step layouts — pick the right one for each task
- Export to print-ready PDF or editable PowerPoint with one click
- Approval stamps + DRAFT watermarks
- Version history with frozen approved versions
- Self-approve workflow
- Instruction + step templates
Site
€2,990 one-time or €119/month
Best for: Manufacturing site, 5–50 users, floor display needed
- Everything in Solo
- Multi-user roles (Engineer / QA Manager / Admin)
- Full approval workflow (Submit → Review → Approve)
- Step-level QA comments with resolution tracking
- Complete audit trail and compliance logging
- No server needed — runs on your existing network
- StepLinq Viewer — unlimited floor devices
- Viewer offline cache
Site + Build Docs
Coming soon
Best for: ISO/IATF compliance, per-unit traceability
- Everything in Site
- Interactive multi-routing steps (decision branches)
- Data collection in Viewer (serial numbers, measurements)
- Auto-generated Build Report per unit (PDF)
- Build history searchable by serial number
- Operator time tracking per step
- Training acknowledgment per operator per version
- Scheduled review reminders (ISO compliance)
All tiers include 30-day free trial. No credit card required.
Solo Workflow
Create
Build instructions in minutes
Annotate
Add photos, highlights, notes
Self-Approve
Lock version instantly
Export
PDF or editable PowerPoint
One person, full control — from draft to production-ready in minutes.
Site Workflow
Engineer Creates
Draft new instructions
Submit for QA
Send for review
QA Reviews
Validate and approve
Auto-published
Synced to all Viewers
Operators Access
Latest version on floor
Only approved, current instructions reach the production floor.
Common Questions
Get notified at launch
30 days, full features, no credit card. Available as monthly subscription or one-time perpetual license.