Features
Orders
Learn how to create, manage, and track orders in FRCTools Orders.
Managing Orders
Orders are the core feature of FRCTools Orders. This guide covers everything you need to know about creating and managing orders.
Order Status
Every order in FRCTools Orders has a status that indicates its current state:
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| To Order | Part needs to be ordered from a vendor |
| Ordered | Part has been ordered and is in transit |
| Arrived | Part has arrived and is available for use |
Creating an Order
To create a new order:
- Click the Add Order button in the top right
- Fill in the required fields:
- Part Name (required) - A descriptive name for the part
- Description - Additional notes or specifications
- Quantity - Number of units needed (default: 1)
- Optionally add additional information:
- Unit Price - Cost per unit
- Vendor - Where the part will be ordered from
- External URL - Link to the product page
- Tags - Categorize the order
- Click Create
Add an external URL to make it easy for team members to quickly access the product page when ordering.
Editing an Order
Click on any order in the list to open the edit slideover. You can update:
- Part name and description
- Quantity and pricing
- Status
- Tags
- Vendor information
Changes are saved automatically when you close the slideover.
Updating Order Status
The order status is displayed as a badge next to each order. To update the status:
- Click on the order to open the editor
- Select the new status from the dropdown
- The status will update immediately
When you mark an order as "Ordered" or "Arrived", the corresponding timestamp is automatically recorded.
Filtering Orders
Use the filter options at the top of the order table to find specific orders:
- By Status - Show only orders with a specific status
- By Tag - Filter orders by assigned tags
Deleting an Order
To delete an order:
- Find the order in the table or list
- Click
Deleted orders cannot be recovered. Make sure you want to permanently remove the order before confirming.
Order Fields Reference
Part Name
string required
The name of the part being ordered.
Description
string
Optional notes or specifications about the part.
Quantity
number required
Number of units to order. Default is 1.
Unit Price
number
Price per unit
Status
'To Order' | 'Ordered' | 'Arrived'
Current status of the order.
Vendor Name
string
Name of the vendor/supplier.
External URL
string
URL to the product page on the vendor's website.
Tags
Tags associated with the order for categorization.