How do I create a container in Scanlily?

Place a Scanlily QR code on your container, click the scan icon in the upper right corner, scan the QR code, and select "Container" when prompted to choose between container or item.

What is the difference between selecting "Container" versus "Item"?

Containers can hold other items inside them and serve as organizational groups, while regular items cannot contain other items. Containers have all the same features as items but with the added ability to group things.

Why should I set category and location before adding items?

When you set category and location at the container level first, these values automatically populate to items you add to the container, saving time and ensuring consistency.

How do I change the item type for a container?

After creating the container, click on the Type field and select a different type like "Standard" to access more field options than the default "Simple" type.

What happens when I set an address for a container?

The address is saved with the container and can be changed if needed. Items added to the container will inherit location information from the container.

How do I add items to a container manually?

From within the container, click "Manual Add," enter the item name and any other details you want, then click "Add" to finish or "Add and add another" to continue adding more items.

Can items in a container have their own QR codes?

Yes, items within containers can have their own Scanlily QR codes. Place a QR sticker on the item, click "Scan" from within the container, and scan the item's QR code.

What is the advantage of giving items their own QR codes?

Items with their own QR codes can be tracked individually, moved between containers, have detailed records, and be quickly accessed by scanning their labels.

When would I add items manually versus scanning them?

Add items manually when they're too small for QR stickers, don't need individual tracking, or when you want to group identical items. Scan items when they need individual identification and tracking.

How do quantity features work in containers?

Click on any item in the container to access its details and create a quantity field. Once activated, you can add or subtract quantities directly from the container menu using plus and minus buttons.

Can I adjust quantities without opening each item?

Yes, once quantity tracking is enabled for an item, you can use the plus and minus buttons next to the item directly in the container view to adjust counts quickly.

What is the "Add and add another" button for?

This button saves the current item and immediately lets you add another item to the container, keeping you in the add workflow for faster bulk item creation.

How do I see all items in a container?

Open the container and scroll down to see a list of all items it contains. You can view them as a list with quantities and access individual items by clicking on them.

Can I see containers on a map?

Yes, you can access the map view to see your container's location along with visual confirmation of the items it contains.

What uses do containers have in Scanlily?

Containers can represent storage boxes for organization, kits for equipment bookings (like photography kits), or groups of items for inventory management and quantity tracking.

Can containers be nested inside other containers?

Yes, Scanlily supports nesting containers within containers, allowing you to create multi-level organizational structures.

Do I need QR codes for every item in a container?

No, you can mix approaches - some items can have their own QR codes for detailed tracking while others are added manually or tracked by quantity.

Does Scanlily have features to speed up container creation?

Yes, current versions include AI image recognition that can photograph containers and automatically identify multiple items within them, though this tutorial shows manual methods.

Can containers be booked like regular items?

Yes, containers function as items themselves and can be booked, tracked, and managed with all the same features including attributes, attachments, and reservations.

How do I change a regular item into a container?

On any item page, click the three-dot menu at the bottom right and select "Change to Container" to convert it.

Organizing with Scanlily Containers

Name: Organizing with Scanlily Containers
Uploaded: 2025-08-26T04:14:05

Learn how to create containers in Scanlily, add items to them, set categories and locations that auto-populate to contained items, and manage quantities - perfect for organizing storage boxes, equipment kits, or inventory collections.

Scanlily Basics

Scanlily’s location tiers: Addresses -> Locations -> Containers