Catalog
Add Items Fast with Quick Item Add
Quick Item Add is for rapid catalog entry when the shop needs real items faster than the full form, but still wants searchable products.
- Menu path
- Inventory -> Items -> New -> Quick add
- Verified from
- Posnic demo and current POS source reviewed on 2026-09-08
Technical source evidence
frontend/modules/quick_items.html Quick Item Add markup, frontend/static/script/js/modules/js/quick_items.js PosnicPro.quickitems save toggleMore remember clearForm, demo.posnic.io Quick Item Add reviewed on 2026-09-04
When to Use Quick Item Add
Use Quick Item Add when the shop is entering products one by one and the immediate need is a sellable, reusable catalog record. It is faster than the full form but safer than using Quick Sale for normal products.
- Use it during first catalog setup for simple products with known prices.
- Use it when a missing product should become a real reusable item.
- Use the full form instead when the product needs images, supplier details, pack rules, variants, GTIN, extra barcodes or controlled tax review.
- Do not use Quick Item Add for one-time fees; Quick Sale or a service item may be better.
Create a Quick Item
- Open Inventory -> Items.
- Open New and choose Quick add.
- Enter Item name. This is the required field and should match how cashiers search.
- Enter Selling Price.
- Enter Quantity in stock when the product is already counted and should be tracked.
- Open More fields if the item needs cost, MRP, barcode, SKU, category, unit, tax or inventory tracking.
- Click Add item.
- Check the Added just now list on the right.
- Use the edit link from Added just now when the item needs full-form cleanup.
More Fields
| Field | Use it when | Operator rule |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Price | Margin and profit review matter. | Use real cost, not an estimate invented at the counter. |
| MRP | The shop prints MRP or compares sale price to marked price. | Keep it aligned with supplier packaging. |
| Barcode | The product will be scanned. | Enter the exact scanner value. |
| SKU | The shop wants an internal product identity. | Keep it unique; use the full form if duplicate handling needs review. |
| Category and Unit | The item should group correctly in sale screens and reports. | Use existing master data names where possible. |
| Tax | The item is taxable or a default tax is configured. | Use the owner/accountant-approved tax rule. |
| Track inventory | The product should reduce stock during sales. | Turn it off only for non-stock services or fees. |
Keyboard Flow
The POS source is designed for speed: Enter moves from Item name to Selling Price, and Enter from Selling Price or Quantity saves and clears the form. This lets an operator enter a run of products without touching the mouse for every item.
- Prepare a checked paper or spreadsheet list before starting.
- Enter products in category groups so retained category, unit and tax choices stay useful.
- Pause after every small batch and review Added just now.
- Open the full item form for any item that needs barcode labels, images, pack rules or variant setup.
After Adding
| Check | Why it matters | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Added just now shows the item | Confirms the save returned successfully. | If absent, check alerts and retry after correcting required fields. |
| Edit link opens the full item | Lets the operator complete missing fields. | Open edit and fill barcode, supplier, category, tax or image. |
| Search in New Sale finds the item | Confirms cashiers can sell it. | Check Sales channel and name spelling. |
| Stock appears correctly | Prevents wrong inventory reports. | Edit opening stock or adjust through Inventory Logs/stock tools. |