Getting Started

Quick setup for barcode scanning:

1. Navigate to /inventory/upc-scanner
2. Select a game/category from the dropdown
3. Enable "Auto add to inventory" if desired
4. Focus the UPC input field
5. Scan barcode with physical scanner or type manually
6. Select variant if multiple options appear
7. Review price and add to inventory

Barcode Scanning

Multiple scanning methods:

• Physical Scanner: USB barcode scanner automatically types into field
• Keyboard Input: Scanner inputs appear as keyboard events
• Manual Entry: Type UPC code directly and press Enter
• Auto-Detection: Scanner mode auto-detects rapid character input
• Enter Key: Press Enter to process scanned/entered code
• Alphanumeric: Supports letters and numbers in UPC codes

Game/Category Selection

Filter products by category:

• Dropdown Selection: Choose from all available games/categories
• Category-Specific: Only products from selected category are searched
• PriceCharting Access: Video game and sports card categories require subscription
• Multiple Games: Supports TCG, video games, sports cards, supplies
• Change Anytime: Can switch categories between scans

Product Matching

How products are matched:

• UPC Lookup: Searches SortSwift catalog by UPC/barcode
• Multiple Variants: Single UPC may match multiple product variants
• Variant Display: Shows all matching variants with printing and condition
• Visual Selection: Radio buttons or single add button per variant
• Product Images: Thumbnail images help identify correct variant
• No Match: Shows error if UPC not found in catalog

Auto-Add Feature

Automatically add items without confirmation:

• Enable Checkbox: Toggle "Auto add to inventory" on/off
• Single Variant: If only one variant matches, adds immediately
• Default Variant: Uses selected default variant if multiple matches
• First Variant: If no default set, uses first variant
• Requires Price: Still fetches and applies price before adding
• Faster Workflow: Ideal for bulk scanning with consistent variants

Default Variant Selection

Speed up scanning with default variants:

• Previous Scans: Dropdown shows variants from recent scans
• Variant Selection: Choose printing, condition, and language
• Auto-Match: Next scan automatically uses matching variant
• Normalized Matching: Matches by normalized printing/condition/language
• Flexible Matching: Partial matches supported (e.g., "Foil" matches "Foil Etched")
• Reset: Clear selection to choose manually each time

Automatic Pricing

Prices are fetched automatically:

• Price Fetch: Automatically retrieves price when variant selected
• SKU-Level Pricing: Uses variant-specific price (condition + printing)
• Autoprice Applied: Your autopricing rules are applied automatically
• Price Display: Shows calculated price in read-only field
• Manual Override: If no price available, manual price field appears
• Cost Field: Cost defaults to $0.00 (editable after adding)

Recent Items Drawer

Manage recently added items:

• Side Drawer: Slide-out panel on right side
• Recent List: Shows last 10 items added via scanner
• Item Display: Shows product image, name, and variant info
• Undo Feature: Click undo to remove item from inventory
• Deletion: Removes stock item, preserves inventory entry if empty
• Real-Time: Updates immediately when items added

Adding to Inventory

What happens when you add an item:

1. Creates inventory entry if product not in inventory
2. Adds stock item with quantity 1
3. Sets price from autopricing or manual override
4. Sets cost to $0.00 (default, editable later)
5. Associates SKU ID, printing, condition, language
6. Item appears in Recent Items drawer
7. Success notification displayed