InvenTree - Organize Parts Flashcards
What is the core element of the InvenTree ecosystem?
Part
A Part object is the archetype of any stock item in your inventory.
How are parts organized in InvenTree?
Parts are arranged in hierarchical categories
This allows for organization and filtering by function.
What information does the category part list provide?
- Part name and description
- Part image thumbnail
- Part category
- Part stock level
What flexibility do part categories offer?
Part categories can be easily arranged to match user requirements.
What is a Virtual part?
A part that does not physically exist but should still be tracked in the system.
What is a Template part?
A part that can have variants which exist underneath it.
What defines an Assembly part?
An Assembly part can be created from other component parts and has a Bill of Materials (BOM).
What is the purpose of a Bill of Materials (BOM)?
It lists all the required sub-components for an Assembly part.
What is a Component part?
A part that can be used as a sub-component of an Assembly.
What does it mean for a part to be Testable?
Testable parts can have test templates defined against them, allowing test results to be recorded.
What defines Trackable parts?
Trackable parts can be assigned batch numbers or serial numbers which uniquely identify them.
What does it mean if a part is Purchaseable?
It can be purchased from external suppliers and linked to supplier parts.
What is a Supplier in InvenTree?
An external vendor who provides goods or services.
What is a Supplier part?
An individual piece or unit that is procured from an external vendor.
What is the function of a Purchase Order?
It allows parts to be ordered from an external supplier.
What does it mean for a part to be Salable?
It can be sold to external customers.
What restrictions apply to Locked parts?
- Cannot be deleted
- BOM items cannot be created, edited, or deleted
- Linked part parameters cannot be created, edited, or deleted
What happens when a part is marked as inactive?
It is not available for many actions but remains in the database.
What is the default unit of measure for parts?
Blank, meaning parts are tracked in dimensionless quantities of ‘pieces’.
What are Physical Units in InvenTree?
They allow tracking parts using physical quantity values, such as metres or litres.
What can happen if incompatible unit types are specified for supplier parts?
An error will be displayed: Invalid supplier part units.
What is the purpose of part images in InvenTree?
They are used for display purposes throughout the InvenTree interface.
How can part images be uploaded in the web interface?
- Upload new image
- Select from existing images
- Delete image
What does the InvenTree API support regarding images?
It allows images to be associated with parts programmatically.
What feature does the InvenTree mobile app offer for part images?
It allows part images to be directly uploaded from stored files or integrated camera.
What is the purpose of the Part Import feature?
It allows parts to be imported by staff-members with a multi-stage wizard for mapping fields.
