Allow instantiation of an item in several locations

[mcarbonne]

What is the problem you are trying to solve with this feature?

Currently, an item can only be in one place at a time. For example, if you have 3 bottles of waters in location A and 2 in location B, you have to create 2 different items.

What is the solution you are proposing?

"Item" concept might be extended :

• only keep "basic" attributes in the item table (name, photo, description ?)
• create a new table "stocks" or "instances" with following properties:
  • item id
  • location id
  • quantity
  • any other properties which might change between instances (price, ...)

The question of what should be kept at the item level, moved to the instance level, or even be duplicated is another debate.

What alternatives have you considered?

Another simpler approach : add a "duplicate" button on the item page.

Additional context

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Contributions

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[katosdev]

I think having separate items makes more sense, with the ability to easily duplicate (and then edit in the edit page) the item(s) in question. Tagging and adding as a good first issue 👍🏻

[stegl]

how about to have in item "part stock" table where you can add stock/remove (i hope it make sense and you all understand what i mean)

[Saturo78]

I also use grocy for all consumables. Like described above, it is how it is solved there. But to be honest, I'm very happy that I only have to enter a description and upload a photo at Homebox and don't have to enter the product master data first. In my opinion, this is one of Homebox's greatest strengths. I think there would also be difficulties with adding new items via csv import.

[mic3b]

Hello, I think the idea with duplicating items is the best option, it's also quite simple to do. if possible I would like to contribute to this issue, can someone assign me to it or is it not necessary?

[katosdev]

Hello, I think the idea with duplicating items is the best option, it's also quite simple to do. if possible I would like to contribute to this issue, can someone assign me to it or is it not necessary?

Will assign to you now - thanks so much!

[mcarbonne]

@katosdev @mic3b There is already a "duplicate" button in the software (#259, merged in main branch). But maybe this feature need some enhancements :

• primary picture isn't duplicated yet
• the "duplicate" button is only available when editing the item. Maybe moving it next to "details/maintenance/edit/HERE" would improve the user experience ?