Transfers Overview

Introduction

The Transfers module (also called “Momentum”) lets you create new SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) and manage transfers between accounts in the warehouse. You can create products with templates, assign them to accounts, add descriptions and images, create bins, and perform inventory recounts.

This feature is useful when receiving new products that don’t exist in the system yet, or when transferring products between different accounts or locations.

Why Use Transfers?

Create new SKUs

Add new products to the system with complete information including dimensions, weight, cost, and descriptions.

Template system

Use pre-configured templates to quickly set up new products with standard dimensions and specifications.

Account management

Assign products to different accounts and manage transfers between accounts efficiently.

Image support

Add product images from camera or gallery to help identify products visually.

Bin creation

Automatically create bins for new SKUs and perform inventory recounts in one workflow.

Scanner integration

Use Bluetooth scanner or camera to scan SKU codes and bin locations instead of typing manually.

Main Workflow

The Transfers module follows this general workflow:

Enter or scan SKU

Type the SKU code manually or scan it using a Bluetooth scanner or camera. The SKU field is at the top of the screen.
Select a template

Choose a template from the grid below the SKU field. Templates contain pre-configured dimensions (weight, length, height, width), declared value, cost, and description. You can also create a new template by selecting the “New” template.
Select account

After selecting a template and entering the SKU, choose an account from the dropdown spinner. This assigns the product to a specific account.
Add description

Enter or select a description for the product. You can type manually or select from template words/phrases shown in the list below.
Save the SKU

Tap OK to save the new SKU. The system will verify if the SKU already exists and guide you accordingly.
Create bin and recount

After saving, enter a bin location and quantity to create inventory for the new SKU. The system performs a recount automatically.

Key Features

Template System

Templates store product specifications that you can reuse:

Weight: Product weight
Length: Product length dimension
Height: Product height dimension
Width: Product width dimension
Declared: Declared value for shipping
Cost: Product cost
Description: Product description text
Image: Template image (optional)

Using templates:

Tap a template image to apply its specifications to your new SKU
Long-press a template to delete it
Select the “New” template to create a custom template

Account Selection

Accounts represent different customers, locations, or inventory categories:

Select an account from the dropdown spinner
The system prevents selecting accounts that are already in use
If a SKU exists in another account, you’ll see an alert with options

Description Management

Add product descriptions in multiple ways:

Type manually: Enter description text directly
Template words: Tap words/phrases from the template word list to add them
Add new words: Tap the “Add item” option to create new template words
Delete: Use the delete icon to clear the description field

Image Management

Add product images from two sources:

Camera: Take a photo directly with the device camera
Gallery: Select an existing image from the device gallery

Images can be rotated before saving. You can also set an image as the main product image.

Bin Creation and Recount

After creating a SKU, you need to create a bin and perform a recount:

Enter the bin location (scan or type)
Set the quantity (use +/- buttons or type directly)
The system creates the bin and performs an automatic recount
If volume inventory is required, you’ll be prompted to enter volume information

Screen Sections

New SKU Layout

This is the main screen when creating a new SKU:

SKU field: Text input with camera scanner icon
OK button: Saves the SKU after template selection
Template grid: Shows available templates in a grid layout
Next button: Appears after entering SKU and description

Account Layout

Shown after SKU creation:

Account spinner: Dropdown to select an account
Description field: Text input for product description
Template words list: Scrollable list of reusable words/phrases
Menu options: Icons for adding pictures and text

Bin to New SKU Layout

Shown when creating a bin:

Bin field: Text input for bin location (with camera scanner icon)
Quantity field: Number input for quantity
+/- buttons: Increase or decrease quantity
Send button: Creates the bin and performs recount
Cancel button: Returns to previous screen

Details Layout

Shown after successful bin creation:

Product information: Company, SKU, quantity, UPC, description, bin, product ID, location
Product image: Shows the SKU image if available
Action buttons:
- New SKU: Create another new SKU
- Same SKU: Create another bin for the same SKU
- Done: Return to main menu

Action Buttons

OK (Create SKU)

Function: Saves the new SKU with selected template and account
When to use: After entering SKU, selecting template, and choosing account
Requirements: Template must be selected, SKU must be entered

Function: Moves to account selection after entering SKU and description
When to use: After typing SKU and description in the new SKU layout
Requirements: Account must be selected, description must be entered

Send (Quantity)

Function: Creates bin and performs recount with entered quantity
When to use: After entering bin location and quantity
Requirements: Bin location and quantity (greater than 0) must be entered

Cancel

Function: Returns to previous screen or cancels current operation
When to use: When you want to go back without saving changes

💡 Best Practices

Use templates for common products

Create templates for products you add frequently. This saves time and ensures consistency in product specifications.

Scan instead of typing

Use a Bluetooth scanner or camera to scan SKU codes and bin locations. This reduces errors and speeds up data entry.

Verify SKU doesn't exist

The system checks if a SKU already exists. If it does, you’ll see options to use the existing SKU or create it in another account.

Add product images

Include product images to help warehouse staff identify products quickly. Images can be taken with the camera or selected from gallery.

Check account selection

Make sure you select the correct account before saving. The system prevents selecting accounts that are already in use.

Complete the workflow

Follow the complete workflow: SKU → Template → Account → Description → Save → Bin → Recount. Don’t skip steps to ensure accurate inventory.

Troubleshooting

SKU Already Exists

Problem: After entering a SKU, you see an alert saying the SKU already exists.

Solution: The alert shows which accounts already have this SKU. You can:

Select an existing account from the list to use that SKU
Choose “Another account” to create the SKU in a different account
Cancel to go back and enter a different SKU

Template Not Selected

Problem: You see a message “Select a template, please” when trying to save.

Solution: You must select a template before saving a SKU. Tap one of the template images in the grid, or create a new template by selecting the “New” template option.

Account Selection Required

Problem: You see “Please select an account” message.

Solution: Make sure you’ve selected an account from the dropdown spinner before proceeding. The account field is required to save a SKU.

Description Required

Problem: You see “Please, typing a description” message.

Solution: Enter a description for the product. You can type it manually or select words from the template words list below the description field.

Bin Not Available

Problem: You see “Bin not available” message when creating a bin.

Solution: The bin location you entered may already be in use or invalid. Try a different bin location or verify the bin code is correct.

Volume Inventory Required

Problem: After entering a bin, you see a volume inventory dialog.

Solution: Some products require volume information. Enter the volume value (must be at least 0.1) and confirm. This is required for certain inventory calculations.

Scanner Not Working

Problem: Bluetooth scanner doesn’t enter values automatically.

Solutions:

Verify the scanner is connected and paired with the device
Go to the options menu (three dots) and select Scanner to reconnect
If disconnected, the app will show a dialog to reconnect the device
Make sure you’re in the correct field (SKU field or bin field) when scanning

Technical Information

Activity: Transfers.java
Layout: create_sku_view.xml
Toolbar Title: “Momentum”
API Services:

ConnectToDataBaseServerCreateSku.java - SKU creation
ConnectToDataBaseServerTemplateSku.java - Template management
ConnecToDataBaServerCreateBin.java - Bin creation
ConnecToDataBaServerRecount.java - Inventory recount
ConnectToDataBaseServerConfirmation.java - Bin details

The module connects to server endpoints:

/android/templateSku.php - Account and template management
/android/inventoryControl1.13.0.php - SKU creation and updates

Next Steps

Transfers Process - Complete step-by-step guide
Bluetooth Scanner Setup - Set up a Bluetooth scanner
Main Menu Navigation - Learn to navigate the app