Why Use the Create Order Tool?
The Create Order feature in the Barcode Inventory Management app allows you to build Ecwid orders quickly by scanning barcodes — perfect for in-person sales, pop-up shops, or warehouse-based fulfillment. When you use it:
- The app applies your store’s default tax settings automatically.
- Products sold via the tool adjust your inventory downward, keeping stock counts accurate.
- You don’t need to use specially generated barcodes — you can scan any existing barcode (SKU, UPC, EAN, ISBN) that matches your Ecwid catalog.
Scanning Barcodes
To begin scanning, click in the “Scan Barcode” input area. Any item scanned should result in a scanned item below.
The barcodes being scanned to not need to come from the generated barcodes from the barcodes and label management tool included with this app. Barcodes can be any code that is readable by your scanner. The scanned symbol will appear temporarily in the “Scan Barcode” input area after it is scanned.
The scanned values will be matched with your store’s product and variation SKU values, as well as their related UPC values. The UPC field can scan with any values including EAN or ISBN values.
Adding More Products
You can add more than one of a single item to an order in two ways. You can adjust the number of products in an order by changing the value in the “Quantity” field for a scanned item. Scanning more items will also increase the quantity of already scanned items, instead of adding a new row. When you scan barcodes for the same item multiple times, the “Create Order” tool will increase the quantity for that item once per scan.
Creating the Order
Create an order by clicking on the “Submit Order” button once you’re done scanning. You’ll see a message that includes a button to view the order when the order has been created. You can also select the button below to clear the existing order information and start a new order.
The created order should have your store’s default tax settings.
Best Practices & Tips
- Ensure barcode-SKU alignment: Make sure the barcodes you scan match actual SKUs, UPCs, or EANs in your Ecwid catalog — mismatches will lead to failed item resolution.
- Train your team: Teach staff how to scan and verify that the correct item was added (especially in high-volume or popup environments).
- Check quantity after scanning: When adding multiples via scan, double-check the “Quantity” field before submitting.
- Use for pop-ups or mobile sales: This tool is ideal for in-person order creation — much faster than manual entry.
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