DonKoko
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3 months ago I have added this to the backlog of the Roadmap. I added some comments below:
Add a prominent "Link QR Tag" button on each asset page.
I think we can just add it under the actions dropdown.
Clicking this button would open a modal with the following options:
a. "Scan QR Tag" - Activate the device's camera (if available) to scan a new QR code.
Best option
b. "Enter QR Code" - Allow manual input of a QR code number.
This is aait but I dont feel its worth it to complicate the UI. considering this is something that would be used super rarely.
c. "Select from Unclaimed Tags" - Display a list of available unclaimed tags (if we implement this capability).
This is not really possible to select from "unclaimed" as they dont belong to your org. Maybe "unlinked" but tbh, I would skip this for now and stick only to the scan action
After the QR code is scanned, entered, or selected, immediately link it to the asset.
This is a high-consequence destructive action, because it destroys the previous Asset > QR relationship. I would add a confirmation step
carlosvirreira
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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe?
Our current process for linking existing assets to new, unclaimed QR tags is cumbersome and time-consuming. Users who have already created assets in the system and received a batch of new, unclaimed QR tags face a significant challenge. The current workflow requires scanning each QR code with a phone, clicking on the "assign to asset" button, and then linking it to the appropriate asset. This process becomes particularly tedious and error-prone when dealing with a large number of assets, leading to inefficiency and potential user frustration.
Describe the solution you'd like
We propose implementing a streamlined "Link QR Tag" feature directly on the asset page in the Shelf web interface. This feature would work as follows:
Add a prominent "Link QR Tag" button on each asset page.
Clicking this button would open a modal with the following options:
a. "Scan QR Tag" - Activate the device's camera (if available) to scan a new QR code. b. "Enter QR Code" - Allow manual input of a QR code number. c. "Select from Unclaimed Tags" - Display a list of available unclaimed tags (if we implement this capability).
After the QR code is scanned, entered, or selected, immediately link it to the asset.
Provide a clear confirmation message and update the asset page to reflect the new QR tag assignment. Optionally, offer a "Link Next Asset" button to quickly move to the next untagged asset, facilitating bulk linking operations.
This solution would significantly reduce the time and effort required to link existing assets to new QR tags, especially for users who are processing large batches of new tags for their existing inventory.
Describe alternatives you've considered
Bulk QR tag assignment: Allow users to upload a CSV file mapping asset IDs to new QR codes. (Meh)
Additional context
This feature is crucial for organizations that frequently update their tagging system or expand their asset inventory. It's particularly relevant for scenarios such as:
Migrating from an old tagging system to Shelf's QR codes Periodically replacing damaged or lost tags Expanding asset inventory and applying new tags to existing items Heavy CSV import users