# general **URL:** https://community.openboxes.com/c/general/5.md [Latest](https://community.openboxes.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openboxes.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openboxes.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the general category](https://community.openboxes.com/t/about-the-general-category/109)
**Author:** [@jmiranda](https://community.openboxes.com/u/jmiranda)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Deletion Sequence for Products with Inventory/Transactions using API](https://community.openboxes.com/t/deletion-sequence-for-products-with-inventory-transactions-using-api/2038)
**Author:** [@acayci](https://community.openboxes.com/u/acayci)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/deletion-sequence-for-products-with-inventory-transactions-using-api/2038 "2026-09-17T15:49:38Z")
Hi everyone, I am trying to use the OpenBoxes API to completely delete some test products and their linked inventory/lot items so I can start fresh. Every time I try to run a delete command on a product, the API blocks… --- ## [API Workflow: How to dynamically create an Inventory Item and add stock via API?](https://community.openboxes.com/t/api-workflow-how-to-dynamically-create-an-inventory-item-and-add-stock-via-api/2031)
**Author:** [@acayci](https://community.openboxes.com/u/acayci)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/api-workflow-how-to-dynamically-create-an-inventory-item-and-add-stock-via-api/2031 "2026-07-02T18:51:57Z")
Use Case Summary: We are building an automated warehouse tracking system. The system scans products using an RFID reader, and streams the scanned tags to our local, self-hosted OpenBoxes instance (v0.9.8) via external P… --- ## [Openboxes Running slowly](https://community.openboxes.com/t/openboxes-running-slowly/2023)
**Author:** [@Joda84](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Joda84)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/openboxes-running-slowly/2023 "2026-03-13T21:56:14Z")
Hey all, Just reaching out as I’ve noticed the last few times that I’ve been logging into Openboxes that the serve seems to be running really slow. Pages don’t seem to load or just take a long time. Is there any mainte… --- ## [Re: Multiple alert errors in dashboard after install](https://community.openboxes.com/t/re-multiple-alert-errors-in-dashboard-after-install/2018)
**Author:** [@Fer](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Fer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/re-multiple-alert-errors-in-dashboard-after-install/2018 "2026-02-03T14:48:42Z")
Thank you Justin! For sure, I will read suggested thread and post this message in the forum. About question 2, after posting, the message composition window showed at the top something like I had no privileges or I was… --- ## [Inventory Barcoding Support & Printing](https://community.openboxes.com/t/inventory-barcoding-support-printing/609)
**Author:** [@FiaMan](https://community.openboxes.com/u/FiaMan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/inventory-barcoding-support-printing/609 "2026-01-15T06:22:19Z")
Hi, this project seems to fit the bill for what I need. Before committing I had a question regarding barcodes. I did see some older discussion regarding the features but not sure if any headway has been made since then. … --- ## [Managing store inventory with openboxes](https://community.openboxes.com/t/managing-store-inventory-with-openboxes/979)
**Author:** [@Nivl](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Nivl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/managing-store-inventory-with-openboxes/979 "2025-12-18T15:54:08Z")
Hi, I’m looking to use OpenBoxes to manage store inventory. My basic needs are to: Set products. Set the stock quantity available for each product. Decrease the stock by 1 or more when a product is sold. What is the … --- ## [Warehouse Storage Layout Question](https://community.openboxes.com/t/warehouse-storage-layout-question/272)
**Author:** [@Lukeliush](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Lukeliush)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 10:00am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/warehouse-storage-layout-question/272 "2025-06-12T10:00:42Z")
Hey Openboxes gurus, wondering if OpenBox is able to support the following requirement. . storage layout visualziation We are conducting research on the warehouse layout management, e.g. how would warehouse assocate e… --- ## [VM with openboxes](https://community.openboxes.com/t/vm-with-openboxes/284)
**Author:** [@t99](https://community.openboxes.com/u/t99)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/vm-with-openboxes/284 "2020-11-11T20:22:56Z")
does anyone know of something like a VM image with openboxes on it, or a bitnami stack type setup? I don’t have the technical expertise to get my setup working and it’s driving me crazy. I wish there was a virtual ubuntu… --- ## [Which API endpoint should I use to reduce stock immediately after a sale?](https://community.openboxes.com/t/which-api-endpoint-should-i-use-to-reduce-stock-immediately-after-a-sale/1941)
**Author:** [@openruix](https://community.openboxes.com/u/openruix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/which-api-endpoint-should-i-use-to-reduce-stock-immediately-after-a-sale/1941 "2025-04-10T16:18:00Z")
We are currently conducting a PoC to evaluate OpenBoxes for use as an inventory management system for hospital. In our setup, we would like to integrate with a POS (Point of Sale) system so that when a sale occurs, the … --- ## [Merge 2 products](https://community.openboxes.com/t/merge-2-products/1901)
**Author:** [@David\_Douma](https://community.openboxes.com/u/David_Douma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/merge-2-products/1901 "2025-01-29T14:38:38Z")
Hello All, I was looking howto merge 2 products, I found this manual: Merge Products - OpenBoxes Knowledge Base But as superuser I dont see the merge button. --- ## [Unable to upload file due to exception: uploads/inventory.xls (No such file or directory)](https://community.openboxes.com/t/unable-to-upload-file-due-to-exception-uploads-inventory-xls-no-such-file-or-directory/211)
**Author:** [@jmiranda](https://community.openboxes.com/u/jmiranda)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/unable-to-upload-file-due-to-exception-uploads-inventory-xls-no-such-file-or-directory/211 "2025-01-17T01:02:43Z")
Hi Justin I am trying to add inventory of a test item “XYZ1” to my test location “P-TESTLOC” using data import and it keeps failing and I am not sure what am I doing wrong. I get this message below. I created already th… --- ## [Product Sources - am i missing something?](https://community.openboxes.com/t/product-sources-am-i-missing-something/1055)
**Author:** [@Alexei\_Mironov](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Alexei_Mironov)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/product-sources-am-i-missing-something/1055 "2024-12-18T18:02:08Z")
I tried to use Product source (created on the fly while placing purchase order). The problem is, that i have never seen this info again down the pipe :slight\_smile: I have placed PO for two same materials with differen… --- ## [Job Posting to Lead OpenBoxes Implementation - Cairo-based, Arabic Speaker](https://community.openboxes.com/t/job-posting-to-lead-openboxes-implementation-cairo-based-arabic-speaker/1061)
**Author:** [@knagel](https://community.openboxes.com/u/knagel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/job-posting-to-lead-openboxes-implementation-cairo-based-arabic-speaker/1061 "2024-12-09T15:05:21Z")
Americares is leading a project to implement OpenBoxes in Gaza and is looking for a project manager: Open Source Supply Chain Implementation Manager, Gaza. This role will be based in Cairo. Please share with your network… --- ## [Location types and Supported Activities](https://community.openboxes.com/t/location-types-and-supported-activities/1041)
**Author:** [@Alexei\_Mironov](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Alexei_Mironov)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/location-types-and-supported-activities/1041 "2024-11-30T23:58:44Z")
I have consulted Location Type and Supported Activities - OpenBoxes Knowledge Base but there are still some questions left. As i understood, some things depend on the location type code (like if it can hold actual items… --- ## [Installation manual update - link to war file download](https://community.openboxes.com/t/installation-manual-update-link-to-war-file-download/1049)
**Author:** [@Alexei\_Mironov](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Alexei_Mironov)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 7:56am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/installation-manual-update-link-to-war-file-download/1049 "2024-11-23T07:56:22Z")
Since i was not the only one who followed the guide Deployment - OpenBoxes and stumbled upon wrong link sudo wget http://bamboo.pih-emr.org:8085/browse/OPENBOXES-SDOD2/latest/artifact/shared/Latest-WAR/openboxes.war P… --- ## [User location roles question](https://community.openboxes.com/t/user-location-roles-question/1025)
**Author:** [@Alexei\_Mironov](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Alexei_Mironov)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/user-location-roles-question/1025 "2024-11-20T14:55:47Z")
I have checked the documentation Intro to User Permissions - OpenBoxes Knowledge Base but i still have questions: i have assigned “manager” role to the user for the location. I still see that he is able to create Produ… --- ## [Product Inquiry](https://community.openboxes.com/t/product-inquiry/1038)
**Author:** [@atalavera](https://community.openboxes.com/u/atalavera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 8:12am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/product-inquiry/1038 "2024-11-16T08:12:21Z")
Dear Openboxes Team, I tried your product and I was blown away! I showed it to our client and they like it. They just have some questions: can we modify or customize some fields and UI colors and appearance? Are you … --- ## [Having custom attributes to each Item of the lot in the inventory](https://community.openboxes.com/t/having-custom-attributes-to-each-item-of-the-lot-in-the-inventory/1035)
**Author:** [@Gooneelkumar\_Bannena](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Gooneelkumar_Bannena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 5:57am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/having-custom-attributes-to-each-item-of-the-lot-in-the-inventory/1035 "2024-11-07T05:57:45Z")
Hi Team, In the use of openboxes inventory , we are facing an issue. According to our requirements, for each of the items we want to store in a lot of inventory, additionally, we want to have custom fields like start c… --- ## [Howto change the application context path (/openboxes)](https://community.openboxes.com/t/howto-change-the-application-context-path-openboxes/758)
**Author:** [@pahem28316](https://community.openboxes.com/u/pahem28316)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 5:33am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/howto-change-the-application-context-path-openboxes/758 "2024-11-01T05:33:15Z")
hey community, i Want to change appName from openboxes to another name, because I want to change the routing, for example I want to have (http://localhost:8080/\*\*CustomName\*\* or http://localhost:8080/ ) instead of http:… --- ## [Custom attributes (Entity Type=Product)](https://community.openboxes.com/t/custom-attributes-entity-type-product/1020)
**Author:** [@Alexei\_Mironov](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Alexei_Mironov)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/custom-attributes-entity-type-product/1020 "2024-10-23T18:07:29Z")
Is there some way to assign only specific attibutes to the Product? I have expected it to be possible via Produt Type or Product Familty (Group) but it does not seem to be the case. Am i missing something here? What is … --- ## [openboxes.bom.enabled - obsolete feature?](https://community.openboxes.com/t/openboxes-bom-enabled-obsolete-feature/1018)
**Author:** [@Alexei\_Mironov](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Alexei_Mironov)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/openboxes-bom-enabled-obsolete-feature/1018 "2024-10-22T14:07:44Z")
Hello i dont see BOM feature mentioned anywhre besides initial configuration guide ( openboxes.bom.enabled: true ). I can not find any traces of BOM-related functions after this has been enabled. Is it some kind of obso… --- ## [Inquiry Regarding Rebranding and Commercial Use of OpenBoxes Software](https://community.openboxes.com/t/inquiry-regarding-rebranding-and-commercial-use-of-openboxes-software/1007)
**Author:** [@Sundus\_Abdel-Munem](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Sundus_Abdel-Munem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/inquiry-regarding-rebranding-and-commercial-use-of-openboxes-software/1007 "2024-10-10T14:22:42Z")
Hello, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inquire about the possibility of rebranding and commercially using the OpenBoxes software for my business purposes. I have been exploring the capabilities of Ope… --- ## [Bugs with openboxes translation to Lithuanian language](https://community.openboxes.com/t/bugs-with-openboxes-translation-to-lithuanian-language/1003)
**Author:** [@OpenBoxes\_Support](https://community.openboxes.com/u/OpenBoxes_Support)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 8:09am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/bugs-with-openboxes-translation-to-lithuanian-language/1003 "2024-10-08T08:09:36Z")
Hi, Justin, We have translated messages\_lt.properties to Lithuanian language using AI However we see that some texts on the application are not translated, and most likely because these are hardcoded. See attached. Wo… --- ## [Email on stock request](https://community.openboxes.com/t/email-on-stock-request/970)
**Author:** [@David\_Douma](https://community.openboxes.com/u/David_Douma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/email-on-stock-request/970 "2024-07-12T05:48:20Z")
Hello all, In the feature Inbound - \> Create Stock Request. How do I set that the Fullfilment location (or manager of that location) gets an email on a stock request? Now it does nothing, no emails send. So the manage… --- ## [Api auhtorization](https://community.openboxes.com/t/api-auhtorization/976)
**Author:** [@Domas](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Domas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/api-auhtorization/976 "2024-06-27T21:08:24Z")
Hi! I have an issue when I’m making api request with expired cookie. I get redirect response with 200 status. I don’t know how can I then make a relogin if I get success response :slight\_smile: --- ## [adjustmentTransaction](https://community.openboxes.com/t/adjustmenttransaction/959)
**Author:** [@Domas](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Domas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 5:14am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/adjustmenttransaction/959 "2024-05-26T05:14:56Z")
I somewhere read that transaction creation via api was removed? And now if I wan’t to create adjustment transaction entries, I first have to create transaction and then create transaction entries for that transaction? M… --- ## [API request for zones ](https://community.openboxes.com/t/api-request-for-zones/954)
**Author:** [@Domas](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Domas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/api-request-for-zones/954 "2024-05-24T20:24:51Z")
I’m trying to get data via openboxes api. I would like to get response something like this: { "zones": \[ { "id": "zoneId1", "bins": \[ { "id": "bin… --- ## [api request to get zones with bins and products](https://community.openboxes.com/t/api-request-to-get-zones-with-bins-and-products/955)
**Author:** [@Domas](https://community.openboxes.com/u/Domas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/api-request-to-get-zones-with-bins-and-products/955 "2024-05-24T03:00:39Z")
Hey, I’m trying to get object like this : { "zones": \[ { "id": "zoneId1", "bins": \[ { "id": "binId1", "products": \[ … --- ## [API -\> users / bin](https://community.openboxes.com/t/api-users-bin/940)
**Author:** [@David\_Douma](https://community.openboxes.com/u/David_Douma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.openboxes.com/t/api-users-bin/940 "2024-04-30T21:52:16Z")
Hello All, I was looking into the API. Is there a way to create / edit / delete users with the API. And is there a way to add BIN locations? Thanks! [Next page](https://community.openboxes.com/c/general/5.md?page=1)