Your first inventory
Choose a starting point
Section titled “Choose a starting point”Complete installation first. The wizard opens Stock in your selected data folder. You can add one component manually or bring in a DigiKey order CSV.
Add a component manually
Section titled “Add a component manually”- Open 1 Stock.
- Choose New. Use the visible action or open Actions with
Space. - Enter the component details in the editor. Include a useful name or part identifier and its quantity.
- Save the working copy with
s. - Select the saved row and check its details and quantity.
Use Edit to correct fields. Escape cancels the active field or edit; it does not save the draft.
Import an order instead
Section titled “Import an order instead”Open 3 Import, choose the DigiKey order CSV, then review each row before accepting it. The final summary reports created, merged, skipped, and failed records. See component import before importing a large order.
Give the component a location
Section titled “Give the component a location”Open 2 Racks. Use the available rack actions to create or select a rack, then assign the component to a slot. Each rack has a 5 × 5 grid. Check the part’s displayed rack location when you return to Stock.
Read racks and storage for moving and finding parts.
Check the result
Section titled “Check the result”- Type
/in Stock and search for the part. - Select it to confirm its quantity, location, and parameters.
- Open 5 History to inspect the recorded inventory change.
- Make your first backup once you have entered useful data.