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Quantity field

Whenever the operator records a fact — receiving, putaway, relocation — the amount is entered the same way, in the quantity field. This article describes the field, the ways to set a value, and how a fact is saved. How much may be entered is a rule of each flow and is described there.

The field​

The quantity field takes a number, with − and + buttons to step the value by one, and the option to type a value directly. The pack type sits next to the quantity, so the same field is used whether goods are counted in pieces, packs, or pallets — the value always applies to the selected pack type.

Setting the value​

The quantity can be set in three ways:

  • From the barcode. When the barcode carries a quantity — weight-priced goods, or EAN-128 codes with an embedded weight or volume — the field opens pre-filled and the operator usually just confirms. The embedded quantity applies only to goods measured in weight or volume; for piece-counted products it is ignored and the scan counts as one unit.
  • By hand. The operator types the number. This is the default when the barcode carries no quantity.
  • With the calculator. The calculator button opens a helper for awkward cases — a partial box plus loose units, unit conversions, mixed pack types. See Quantity calculator.

How a fact is saved​

Two modes are available, chosen by configuration:

  • Confirm on save. Every scan opens the fact form with the identified SKU and the quantity field; the operator checks the value and confirms. Best when quantities vary from line to line.
  • Quick save (+1). The form does not open — a scan saves the fact immediately, taking the quantity from the barcode or defaulting to one. A short animation shows what was added ("+1" or the actual value). If the fact is rejected, the same slot shows an error mark and the operator switches to confirm-on-save to sort it out. Best for long runs of identical packs.

Limits​

How much may be entered depends on the flow: receiving may allow over-receiving, relocation checks the stock available at the source, and putaway is bounded by the planned quantity. Each flow's documentation describes its own limit. A value outside the limit is rejected on save — see Errors and how to handle them.