Batches are a great way to input a large number of related items into ConsignCloud quickly and easily. Batches are essentially big ConsignCloud spreadsheets, which you have the ability to fill in within ConsignCloud's software. With the ability to copy values from previous rows and submit as you go, batches can save you a lot of time when adding new inventory.
Creating a Batch
Start by going to your Items List (Menu » Items) and selecting "Batches" at the top of your screen. Then click "+ Create New Batch". The screen will prompt you to add a name or number to the batch, but if left blank, a unique batch number will be a autogenerated. Descriptions for your batch can be helpful, but are not required. Click "Create" to get started!
Adding Items
To add new items to your batch, fill out the fields you'll want to use.
If you would like to skip a field, you can remove it from the batch by clicking on the three dots next to the field descriptor and selecting "Remove Field". These fields can be added later if you decide you need them again (click the Plus sign on the far right [+] to add them back). All fields can be removed, but the batch cannot be submitted until all items have at least a Tag Price and (for Consignment Items) an associated Account.
Start entering details into the fields to create new Items. Once an Item is created, and you're ready to enter a new one, click "Add an Item" at the bottom, and all fields in the next row will have the same filled out details as the one previously.
For example, if the color of the first item is purple and the size is XS, the next item will automatically be purple, XS. You can always edit these fields after, so if the next item is pink, just edit the color field from purple to pink.
If you only want to share some field values, input only those values and then add some new items. The values from the previous row will be copied and you can now edit each row with further values. If you need to remove an item, press the edit icon (three dots) at the end of the row and select "Delete" from the dropdown.
Submitting a Batch
Once you have finalized the data on your items, you can press Review Batch to begin submitting it. A small summary is displayed. From here, you can choose to Print Labels for the newly created items and whether or not you want to submit a purchase order.
NOTE: If you choose not to "Create a Purchase Order" in this screen, you will not be able to find that purchase order when you try to go back and find it.
If everything looks right, press Submit Batch. If all the items are good, your batch will be submitted, creating the items.