Editing Balto/Articles (section)

=== Article Details Section ===

This section captures the specifics of the articles being searched for.

==== Number of Articles ====

Select the number of articles placed in the search area, from N/A to 10.

==== Composition ====

Check all materials that the articles are made of:

* Metal
* Wood
* Leather
* Fabric
* Plastic
* Glass
* Paper
* Rubber
* Foam
* Other — Use the adjacent text field to specify

Multiple compositions can be checked for exercises with diverse article types.

==== Placement Age ====

Select how old the article placement is when the dog begins searching:

* Fresh to 1 Hour
* 1 to 2 Hours
* 2 to 4 Hours
* 4 to 8 Hours
* 8 to 12 Hours
* 12 to 24 Hours
* 24 to 48 Hours
* Other

==== Cover ====

Check whether articles are '''Covered''' (concealed under leaves, brush, debris) or '''Uncovered''' (visible if you knew where to look). Multiple boxes can be checked if the exercise has mixed conditions.

==== Position ====

Check the position of the articles:

* '''Surface''' — On the ground
* '''Buried''' — Beneath the surface
* '''Elevated''' — Off the ground (in trees, on rocks, etc.)

Multiple boxes can be checked if articles are placed in different positions.

==== Placement Details ====

Free-form text field to add specific details about article placement.

==== Specific Articles ====

Select from a predefined list of common article types, or enter a custom description in the text area below. The dropdown is sourced from the Things database in Settings, which can be customized by the handler.

After selecting a type from the dropdown, the description appears in the text area for editing or expansion. Use the text area to add additional details about the specific articles placed (color, size, distinctive features, etc.).