ANTE User ManualAll Items (Simple View)
The Items page is where you manage all your item records. It opens on the All Items tab, which lists your main (parent) items in a simple table. This is the view that used to be called "Simple View" — ideal for quick lookups.
If you have an old bookmark for "Simple View", it now opens the Items page on the All Items tab.
Overview
The Items page shows a row of summary cards at the top, a set of tabs, and a table of items. The All Items tab is the default and lists your parent items (it does not show individual variations or item groups).
- Page title: Items
- What it's for: Manage your item master data, variations, groups, and services
- Where to find it: Assets → Items
Page Layout
- Add Service button (top right, secondary) — start creating a new service item
- Add Item button (top right, primary) — start creating a new inventoried item
- Summary cards — at-a-glance counts (see below)
- Tabs — All Items, Variations, Groups, Services, Deleted
- Items table — searchable, sortable, and paginated
Summary Cards
| Card | What it counts |
|---|---|
| All Items | Total number of items |
| Parent Items | Number of main (non-variation) items |
| Variations | Number of variation items |
| Deleted Items | Number of items that have been deleted |
Tabs
| Tab | Shows |
|---|---|
| All Items | Your parent items — the default tab |
| Variations | All items including their variations (see Variations View) |
| Groups | Item groups (see Group View) |
| Services | Non-inventoried service items (see Services) |
| Deleted | Deleted items, with the option to restore them (see Deleted View) |
Table Columns (All Items tab)
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Image | Item photo, or a package icon when no photo is set |
| SKU | The item's code (you can sort by this) |
| Name | The item's name (you can sort by this) |
| Size | The item's size, or a dash when not set |
| UOM | Unit of measure (short form), or a dash |
| Brand | The item's brand, or a dash |
| Category | The item's category, or a dash |
| Variations | Number of variations this item has, shown as a badge; a dash when there are none |
| Stock | Current stock on hand (negative amounts appear in red) |
| Est. Cost | Estimated buying price (you can sort by this) |
| Selling Price | The item's selling price (you can sort by this) |
Est. Cost and Selling Price are hidden by default. Use the table's column controls to show them.
By default the table lists the newest items first.
Table Columns (Services tab)
The Services tab shows a simplified set of columns because service items have no stock or buying cost:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Image | Item photo, or a package icon when no photo is set |
| SKU | The service's code |
| Name | The service's name |
| Category | Assigned category, or a dash |
| Selling Price | The service's selling price |
Common Tasks
Adding a New Inventoried Item
- Click the Add Item button at the top right.
- The new-item page opens.
- Fill in the item's details and save.
Adding a New Service Item
- Click the Add Service button at the top right.
- The service form opens. See Services for the full walkthrough.
Searching for Items
- Use the search box above the table.
- Choose what to search by — Item Name or SKU.
- Type your keyword. The list filters to match.
Sorting Items
Click a column heading to sort by it. You can sort by SKU, Name, Est. Cost, or Selling Price.
Viewing an Item's Details
- Click anywhere on a row to open that item's details, or
- Open the row's action menu (the three-dot menu at the end of the row) and choose View Info.
Editing an Item
- Open the row's action menu.
- Choose Edit to open the item for changes.
Deleting an Item
- Open the row's action menu.
- Choose Delete and confirm.
Delete is not available for an item that belongs to a group.
Jumping to an Item's Variations
In the Variations column, click the count badge to switch to the Variations tab showing only that item's variations.
Tips
- Use clear names and codes — consistent names and SKUs make searching faster.
- Watch the Stock column — negative stock appears in red so you can spot it quickly.
- Show prices when you need them — turn on the Est. Cost and Selling Price columns from the column controls.
- Use the Services tab — it filters the list to only service items and hides inventory-only columns.
Related Pages
- Variations View — items shown with their variations
- Group View — item groups
- Services — non-inventoried service items
- Deleted View — restore deleted items
💡 Note: All Items, Variations, Groups, Services, and Deleted are all tabs on the same Items page. The All Items tab is best for quick lookups of your main items.