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Adding Your First Products

Let's get your store ready for business by adding products to your inventory. This is the most important step in Phase 1.

📹 Watch: Quick Tutorial​

See how easy it is to add products in just 2 minutes:

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This video covers the complete process from accessing stock to creating your first variant. Follow along in your app!

Understanding the Stock Structure​

Before we begin, let's understand how products are organized in Lemat Stock:

Categories (e.g., "Smartphones", "Shoes")
  └── Items (e.g., "iPhone 15", "Nike Air Max") 
       └── Variants (e.g., "iPhone 15 - 128GB Black - Main Store")
  • Categories - Groups of similar products
  • Items (Base Items) - Individual products within categories
  • Variants - Specific versions with pricing and stock

:::tip Think of it this way

  • Base Item = The product concept
  • Variants = The actual items you can sell :::

Step 1: Access Your Stock​

  1. Tap the "Stock" tab at the bottom of your screen
  2. You'll see your categories (the ones you imported during setup)
  3. If you don't see any categories, tap "Add Category" to create your first one

Need More Categories?​

  • Tap the "Import" button at the top right to add categories you missed during setup
  • This lets you import additional category templates based on your store type
  • You can also create completely new categories using the "Add Category" button

Importing Additional Categories​

If you need to add more categories after initial setup:

1. Select Categories Screen​

  1. Tap the "Import" button in the Stock page
  2. You'll see available category templates with images and descriptions
  3. Tap on categories you want to import (they'll get a checkmark)
  4. You can select multiple categories at once
  5. The bottom shows how many categories you've selected
  6. Tap "Clear" to unselect all, or tap "Continue" to proceed

2. Import Preview Screen​

  • The app shows you what will be imported
  • Green section: Categories that will be added successfully
  • Yellow section: If there are conflicts (attributes with same names)

3. Resolve Conflicts (if any)​

For each conflict, choose how to handle it:

  • Merge - Add new values to existing attributes
  • Rename - Create a new attribute with a different name
  • Skip - Don't import this attribute

If you choose "Rename", type the new name for the attribute.

4. Complete Import​

  1. Review everything in the preview
  2. Tap "Back" to change your selections
  3. Tap "Import Categories" to finish
  4. Wait for the import to complete

5. Success!​

  • You'll return to the Stock page
  • Your new categories will appear in the list
  • You can now add items to these categories

:::warning Conflicts If you see conflicts during import, don't worry! The app will guide you through resolving them safely. :::

Step 2: Choose a Category to Add Items​

  1. Tap on any category card (e.g., if you have "Electronics", tap on it)
  2. You'll see the items page for that category (empty at first)
  3. This is where all products in this category will be listed

Step 3: Add Your First Item (Base Item)​

  1. Tap the "+" floating button at the bottom right
  2. Select Attributes Screen will appear first

Selecting Attributes:​

  • You'll see all available attributes for this category
  • By default, all attributes are selected (recommended for beginners)
  • You can unselect attributes you don't need by tapping the checkmark icon
  • Use "Select All" or "Deselect All" buttons for quick selection
  • The counter shows how many attributes you've selected
  • You need at least 1 attribute selected
  • Tap "Continue" to proceed

3. Fill in the Add Item Form​

Now you'll see the "Add Item" form with several sections:

📸 Item Images Section​

  • Tap the camera area to add photos
  • You can take new photos or select from your gallery
  • Add up to 3 images per item

:::tip Good photos help! Good photos help with sales and identification. Take clear photos from multiple angles. :::

📝 Basic Information Section​

  • Name - Enter the product name (e.g., "Samsung Galaxy S24")
  • Description - Add details about the item (optional but helpful)

🏷️ Item Attributes Section​

This is where you define the specific characteristics of your product.

1. Manage Attributes:

Tap this link to choose which attributes to use:

  • You'll see "Available Attributes" (like Brand, Size, Color)
  • Tap the "+" icon next to attributes you want to use
  • Selected attributes appear in "Selected Attributes"
  • Tap "Done" when finished

2. Fill in Attribute Values:

For each selected attribute, provide values:

  • Text fields - Type in values (e.g., for "Model Number")
  • Dropdowns - Select from existing options or add new ones
    • If you don't see the value you need, tap "Add new [attribute name]" below the dropdown
    • Type the new value and it will be added to the dropdown for future use
  • Switches - Turn on/off for yes/no attributes
  • Date fields - Tap to select dates

🏷️ Tags Section (Optional)​

  • Add keywords to help you find items later
  • Type a tag and tap "Add"
  • Examples: "bestseller", "new arrival", "clearance"

Step 4: Save Your Item​

  1. Review all information
  2. Tap "Add Item" at the bottom
  3. Your base item will be saved and appear in the category list

🎉 Congratulations! You've created your first base item!

Next Steps​

After creating a base item, you need to create variants (actual inventory with pricing and stock).

Continue to Creating Variants to add sellable inventory.

Pro Tips for Adding Products​

  • Start with your 5-10 best-selling items
  • Use clear, descriptive names
  • Take multiple photos from different angles
  • Fill in key attributes like Brand, Size, Color
  • Add relevant tags for easy searching
  • Be consistent with naming conventions

Next: Creating Variants →