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Quick Import: Scan a Barcode

For: Any user with quick_import permission | Tier: Standard and Pro

Barcode scanning is the fastest import method for products with readable barcodes. Point your camera at the barcode, confirm the quantity, and move on. Tellus matches the barcode to your product catalog in the background.

Prerequisites​

  • Your account must have the quick_import permission (granted by your Admin)
  • Your plan must be Standard or Pro
  • Your device must have a camera
  • Products must have a scannable barcode (UPC, EAN, or Code 128 format)

Steps​

Barcode scanning opens the Add Chemical page preset to the Scan Barcode method, so you land straight on the scanner.

  1. Navigate to ChemIQ > Quick Import > Barcode (this opens Add Chemical with Scan Barcode already selected)
  2. Confirm the site you are working at using the header site selector
  3. Point your device camera at the product barcode (or type the number manually)
  4. Wait for the barcode to be read — Tellus looks it up against your catalog and a global product database and pre-fills the product when it finds a match
  5. Review the resolved product and correct anything that looks off
  6. Enter the container size and unit, the number of containers, and an optional location within the site
  7. Tap Submit for review to send it to the Review Queue

Expected Result​

Your submission appears in My Submissions with a "Pending Review" status. Tellus matches the barcode against your product catalog in the background. The match result will be visible to the reviewer, who will approve the item to promote it to your live inventory.

Tips​

  • Clean barcodes scan faster — Wipe dust or moisture off the barcode if you are having trouble scanning.
  • Hold steady — Keep your device still and about 6 inches from the barcode for the best read.
  • No barcode? Switch to Photo Capture for products without barcodes.
  • High volume — Submit each scanned item, then scan the next. Submissions queue in the Review Queue for a manager to approve in batches.