Inventory Settings

3 min readPublished April 8, 2026Updated April 10, 2026

Inventory Settings Overview

The Inventory Settings page lets you organize your stock with categories, sub-categories, and brands. A well-organized inventory makes it faster to find items when adding parts to repairs or processing sales. Only Admins can manage these settings.

Creating Inventory Categories

Categories group similar inventory items together. Fixmo supports parent categories and sub-categories for detailed organization.

  1. 1Go to Settings > Inventory from the sidebar.
  2. 2Click 'Add Category' to reveal an inline input field.
  3. 3Enter the category name (e.g., 'Phone Parts', 'Accessories', 'Tools') and click 'Add'.
  4. 4The new category appears as a collapsed card in a two-column grid. Click the card header to expand it.

Adding Sub-categories

Sub-categories provide a second level of organization within each parent category. They help you narrow down product types for faster inventory browsing.

  1. 1Hover over a parent category card header to reveal action icons, then click the plus (+) icon to add a sub-category (this also expands the card).
  2. 2An inline input field appears inside the expanded card.
  3. 3Enter the sub-category name (e.g., 'Screens', 'Batteries', 'Flex Cables').
  4. 4Click 'Add' to save it under the parent category.
Tip

When adding inventory items, you select both a category and sub-category from dropdown menus. A clear category structure saves time when your inventory grows.

Editing and Deleting Categories

Both parent categories and sub-categories can be renamed or deleted at any time.

  • Click the edit icon next to a category or sub-category to rename it
  • Click the delete icon to remove it
  • Deleting a parent category also removes all its sub-categories
  • Items assigned to deleted categories become uncategorized — the items are not deleted

Managing Brands

Brands let you tag inventory items by manufacturer. This helps with filtering and searching your inventory by brand.

  • Each brand shows a usage count of how many inventory items are tagged with it
  • Click the edit icon to rename a brand
  • Click the delete icon to remove a brand (items tagged with it lose the brand tag but are not deleted)
  1. 1Scroll to the Brands section in Settings > Inventory.
  2. 2Click 'Add Brand' to reveal an inline input field.
  3. 3Enter the brand name (e.g., 'Apple', 'Samsung', 'Xiaomi', 'OnePlus').
  4. 4Click 'Add' to save it to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create inventory categories in Fixmo?+
Go to Settings > Inventory and click Add Category. Enter the parent category name (e.g., 'Phone Parts') in the inline input and click Add. Then hover over the category card and click the plus icon to add sub-categories (e.g., 'Screens', 'Batteries'). Categories are displayed in a collapsible two-column grid.
How do I manage brands in Fixmo?+
In Settings > Inventory, scroll to the Brands section. Click Add Brand, enter the brand name (e.g., 'Apple', 'Samsung') in the inline input, and click Add. Brands appear in a simple list and can be renamed or deleted. Each brand shows a usage count of how many inventory items use it.
Can I have sub-categories in Fixmo inventory?+
Yes. Fixmo supports two-level categorization: parent categories and sub-categories. Categories are displayed as collapsible cards — all collapsed by default. Click any card header to expand it and view sub-categories inside. Each card expands and collapses independently.
What happens if I delete an inventory category?+
Deleting a category removes it from the settings. Inventory items previously assigned to that category become uncategorized. The items themselves are not deleted — only the category assignment is removed.

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