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Associating an existing barcode with an inventory item
Associating an existing barcode with an inventory item
Updated over 3 months ago

What’s New: You can now create unique barcodes for your inventory allowing you to scan and update inventory items.

Barcodes can be created at any time and assigned to any inventory item. When a barcode has been created, updating an inventory item on the mobile app is as simple as scanning it and updating the information.

You can also scan third-party barcodes to keep track of your inventory. You can add the following types of barcodes to your inventory:

  • EAN-13

  • EAN-8

  • UPC-A

  • UPC-E

  • Code 128

  • Code 39

  • Code 39X

  • Code 93

How to Scan a Barcode to view or update an inventory item

Step 1:

From the homepage of the mobile app, select 'Scan Barcode'

This will open the camera app on your device.


Step 2:
Align the barcode with the moving letterbox and the app will automatically scan it and take you to the add inventory item screen.

Note: If you are in a darkened environment, you can select the flashlight functionality.

Step 3:
You can update the details of the inventory item from the mobile device.

Please note a location must be selected to view/update the quantity.

Changes will also be reflected on the Whip Around web platform

Rescan the barcode at any time to update or view the item details.
If the barcode of the item is damaged you can reprint from the web.
You can scan both the WhipAround barcode and the item's original barcode to view and update the inventory.


Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at +1-704-489-3268 if you need further assistance.

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