Low Stock Alerts
Set up notifications when supplies need restocking
How Low Stock Alerts Work
When a supply's quantity falls below your Low Stock Threshold setting, it's flagged as "Low Stock" and appears in the low stock count on the Supplies page.
Alert Indicators
- •Yellow Badge: Supply card shows a warning indicator
- •Stats Counter: "Low Stock" count in the stats bar
- •Dashboard Alert: Low stock items shown on main dashboard (if enabled)
Setting the Low Stock Threshold
The low stock threshold is a global setting that applies to all your supplies. To change it:
- Go to Settings from the sidebar
- Navigate to the Preferences tab
- Find the "Low Stock Threshold" option
- Enter your desired threshold amount (default is 500)
- Changes save automatically
Note: The threshold applies globally to all supplies. A supply is flagged as low stock when its quantity drops below this number.
Understanding Supply Quantities
Here are some general guidelines for when to reorder common supplies:
| Supply Type | When to Reorder |
|---|---|
| Nozzles (0.4mm brass) | 3-5 pieces remaining |
| Glue sticks | 2-3 sticks remaining |
| Build plate adhesive spray | 1 can remaining |
| Isopropyl alcohol | 200-500ml remaining |
| Shipping boxes | 10-20 boxes remaining |
Tip: Consider how quickly you use each supply and how long reordering takes when deciding on your threshold setting.
Quick Restocking
When you've restocked a supply:
- Open the low stock supply
- Click "Edit" or use quick adjustment buttons
- Update the quantity to reflect new stock
- The low stock warning will automatically clear
Tip: If you saved a purchase link for the supply, you can quickly click it to reorder from your supplier.