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QR Codes and Shortname Links

Boltline uses shortnames (short unique codes) in QR codes and URLs. When you scan a QR code from a printed label or open a shortname link, Boltline redirects you to the right page for that item.

How it works

Labels you create from parts, inventory, workflow cards, and other entities include a QR code. The QR code encodes a shortname. When you scan it (or open the same URL in a browser), Boltline looks up the shortname and sends you to the correct detail page.

Supported shortname types

Prefix / typeExampleRedirects to
PartP-*Part detail
InventoryN-*Inventory item detail
LocationL-*Location detail
Work Plan (template)WP-*Work Plan
Work Plan (run)WR-*Running Work Plan
KitK-*Kit detail
OrderO-*Order detail
Project(varies)Project
Workflow cardWFL-*Workflow card in its workflow

You can create QR-encoded labels from the Part detail (Print label), from the Inventory item (Create label), and from workflow cards (Actions → QR Code). Each opens a print dialog so you can print the label with the QR code.

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