🧭 Summary
After you've finished processing bulk textile items (wash, dry, fold), you need to pack them for storage or return to the customer. Pack Mode lets you document items as they're placed into boxes, assign labels for tracking, and automatically set the proper custody status.
Unlike inventorying, packing creates boxes in the Custody tab (not the Inventory tab). The system automatically marks these boxes as cleaned, categorized as salvage, and ready for storage—so you don't have to manually update their status.
⚙️ Prerequisites
Textiles Mode must be enabled for your job
Bulk items have been processed (washed, dried, folded)
Boxes are ready for packing
QR code labels are available for tracking (optional but recommended)
🚀 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Enter Pack Mode
At the bottom of the camera screen, tap Pack
Select the box type you're using (e.g., Small Box, Medium Box, Large Box)
2. Take Pictures of Box Contents (Optional)
Point your camera at the items
Tap the capture button to take a photo
What this photo does:
Creates a box-level image showing what's packed inside
Provides visual documentation for the box in the Custody tab
Does NOT add the photo to individual items in your inventory
3. Add a Label to the Box
Tap Label
Scan the QR code label you'll attach to the physical box
4. Exit Pack Mode
Tap Exit Pack
The system creates the box and adds it to your Custody tab
What happens when you exit:
Box is created in the Custody tab (not Inventory)
Status is automatically set
Box is ready for storage assignment
5. Assign Box to Vault Location
After packing, you can assign the box to a storage location:
Option A: Scan to Vault
Use the Custody tab
Scan the box into a vault location using QR codes
Option B: Select from Dropdown
Open the box details in the Custody tab
Choose the vault or storage location from the dropdown menu
✅ Best Practices
Label every box: QR code labels make tracking much easier, especially when managing multiple boxes
Take box photos: A quick photo of contents helps you (and the customer) see what's inside without opening the box
Choose correct box size: Select the actual physical box size you're using for accurate cost tracking
Assign vault locations immediately: Don't wait—assign storage locations right after packing while you remember where the box goes
Use consistent labeling: Keep labels on the outside of boxes in the same spot for easy scanning
🧩 Troubleshooting
I don't see my packed box in the Inventory: Packed boxes don't appear in the Inventory tab—they go directly to the Custody tab. Check there instead.
The wrong box size was selected: You can update the box size from the Custody tab. Open the box details and change the size selection.
I forgot to add a label: You can add or change labels later from the Custody tab. Open the box and scan a new QR code.
The status is wrong (not showing "Storage" or "Salvage"): The system should set these automatically. If they're incorrect, you can manually update them in the box details from the Custody tab.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Use Pack Mode to document bulk items after they've been processed
Tap Pack → Select box size → Take box photos (optional) → Add label → Exit Pack
Packed boxes go to the Custody tab, not Inventory
Assign vault locations to track where boxes are stored
Labels help maintain chain of custody and make box identification easy