Attributes

Attributes add extra details to items in BoxHero, like category, brand, size, or color. Create your own fields to organize and manage items.

When to Use Attributes

To tell apart variants of an item that share the same name, such as different colors or sizes
To add details like brand or category
To keep a memo field on each item
To attach files such as drawings, product manuals, or certificates
To add more photos beyond the main item photo

How to Add Attributes

To add and manage your item attributes, go to Data Center > Attributes. Attributes apply to all items in your team.

Types of Attributes

Text: Enter general text or numbers.
Number: Enter whole or decimal numbers.
Date: Enter a date (e.g., 2027-10-08).
Barcode: Register an additional barcode for printing and scanning — useful when an item carries more than one barcode.
File: Upload images, documents, and other files to your items, including extra item photos (Max: 3 MB for images, 10 MB for other files).

Attribute Order

Attributes appear in the order set under Data Center > Attributes.

To show only the attributes you want in the Item List and transaction screens, go to Settings > Team > Display Settings > Item Display Format. Choose "Custom" to show the SKU or barcode alongside item names, or to display only selected attributes.

Attribute Data

Once you've added attributes, you can enter the relevant data for each one during the item registration process.

Grouping & Sorting

Items can be grouped and viewed based on attributes. For example, you can view items by color or brand.

A. On Your Computer

Group by

You can group items multiple times and create nested categories. For example, you can first group by type, then further group by brand, and then by name, for a more detailed and organized structure.

Sort by

You can also sort items alphabetically (A to Z) or by stock quantity, either from largest to smallest or vice versa.

B. On Your Phone

You can group, filter, and sort items in the same way on the mobile app.

Edit History

To see past changes to an item's attribute values, open the item and select ··· (more) > Edit History. See Edit History for details.

Restore Deleted Attributes

If you delete an attribute by mistake, you can restore it from Recently Deleted.

Go to Data Center > Attributes, click the ··· (more) button in the top-right corner, and select Recently Deleted. Find the attribute you want and click Restore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for more info? Find answers to common questions in our FAQ.

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