# Add Products

## From the Inventory Tool

<figure><img src="/files/fmErkAnHxx8bzASf2OJn" alt=""><figcaption><p>A Product ID in the text input of the Inventory Tool.</p></figcaption></figure>

You can add products directly to the **Inventory Tool** using one of the following methods:

By typing.

1. **Open** the Inventory Tool.
2. **Select** the text input.
3. **Type** the Product ID.
4. **Click** Add Product IDs or press Return.

By barcode scanner.

1. **Open** the Inventory Tool.
2. **Select** the text input.
3. **Scan** a barcode.
4. **Click** Add Product IDs or press Return.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Quick Tips!**

Barcode scanners with the Auto-Return feature activated will apply the last step for you. Even though it is just one extra step, having your barcode scanner do this will save you time.
{% endhint %}

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### Insert Modes

<figure><img src="/files/odAu94ww005IrzGLdi16" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Insert Mode Toggle switch in the Inventory Tool.</p></figcaption></figure>

There are two modes available when adding products to the Inventory Tool.

* **+1 Mode:** Increases the quantity value by one each time an ID is entered into the **Inventory Tool**.
* **Inv. Mode:** Sets the quantity value to the current inventory amount.

### Clear Product IDs Upon Input

When the checkbox is activated, Product IDs are cleared from the entry whenever you click the Add Product ID's button or press Return.

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## From the Navigator Window

<figure><img src="/files/eXn8XrbjeCOcQUgn68i9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add to Inventory Tool icon as seen in the Navigator Window.</p></figcaption></figure>

Using the following steps, you can add products to the Inventory Tool from the Navigator Window with the quantity value set to the current inventory.

1. **Switch** to the Products tab of the Navigator Window.
2. **Expand** both the [Section Show/Hide buttons](/introduction/interface-fundamentals/common-controls.md).
3. **Select** the desired product group.
4. **Select** desired products.
5. **Click** the [Add to Inventory Tool icon](/introduction/interface-fundamentals/common-controls.md)**.**

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## Product Group Window

<figure><img src="/files/x6FuMW2dHhOkpXdgOhvH" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add to Inventory Tool icon as seen in the Product Group Window.</p></figcaption></figure>

Using the following steps, you can add products to the Inventory Tool from the Product Group Window:

1. **Switch** to the [List View](/using-tuplo-studio/product-groups.md#list-view).
2. **Select** desired products.
3. **Click** the [Add to Inventory Tool icon](/introduction/interface-fundamentals/common-controls.md).

{% hint style="info" %}
**Quick Tips!**

Products added this way will always have a quantity value of one. Performing these steps multiple times with the same Product ID will not increase the value.
{% endhint %}

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## When Receiving Purchase Orders

<figure><img src="/files/hbETHrYu9VILDzTOPAFe" alt=""><figcaption><p>An active "Add to Print Queue" checkbox in the Purchasing tab.</p></figcaption></figure>

To add products to the Inventory Tool when receiving them:

* **Activate** the Add to Print Queue checkbox.

As you receive products, they are added to the Inventory Tool with the received quantity values.

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## From an External CSV File

When using an exported CSV file, you can add Product IDs to the Inventory Tool by performing the following steps:

1. **Copy** and **Paste** Product IDs from the CSV file into the text entry in the Inventory Tool.
2. **Click** Add Product IDs or press Return.

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## Remove Products

To **remove** products from the Inventory Tool:

1. **Select** desired products.
2. **Press** the Delete button.

To **clear** the entire Inventory Too&#x6C;**:**

* **Click** the Clear List button.


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