Add custom data fields to any unit — weight, expiry date, color, size, and more — and they appear automatically on every product using that unit.
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Get Started FreeUnit Fields let you attach extra data inputs to any unit of measurement. When a product uses that unit, the configured fields appear automatically on the product form — no custom coding required.
For example, if you sell goods by the kilogram, you can add a "Net weight" number field and an "Expiry date" date field to the kg unit. Every product assigned to kg will then display those fields for data entry.
How It Connects
Unit Fields follow a simple three-step flow: define fields, assign them to units, then add products. Here is how it works end to end.
Go to Settings → Unit Fields and click "Add Field". Give the field a name (e.g. "Net weight") and choose its input type: Number, Date, Text, or Color.
| Name | Input Type | Conv. Factor | Default | Active | Sort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | Number | Default | |||
| Expiry date | Date | — | — | ||
| Color | Color | — | — | ||
All changes saved in one click.
Open any unit (Settings → Units) and select the fields you want to attach to it. A single field can be assigned to multiple units.
| Name | Symbol | Unit Fields assigned |
|---|---|---|
| Kilograms | kg | Net weight Expiry date |
| Pieces | pcs | Color |
When you create or edit a product, select its unit from the dropdown. The fields assigned to that unit appear instantly — no page reload needed.
Values entered in the unit fields are saved as part of the product record and can be used in stock tracking, reports, and document generation.
Each unit field has an input type that controls how data is entered and validated.
For numeric values such as weight, quantity, dimensions, or counts. Supports decimals.
For date-based fields like expiry date, manufacture date, or service date.
For free-form labels such as material, grade, origin, or any descriptive note.
For colour-coded products — apparel, paint, fabric, or anything sold in multiple colours.
Define a field once, assign it to a unit, and it immediately appears on all products using that unit.
One field (e.g. "Expiry date") can be attached to multiple units — kg, liters, boxes — without duplicating setup.
Add, rename, enable, or disable fields at any time. Changes reflect immediately across all products using that unit.
Set a sort order for fields so the most important inputs always appear first on the product form.
Here are common unit and field combinations used across different types of businesses.
| Unit | Fields | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| kg Kilograms | Net weight Expiry date | Food, pharmaceuticals, raw materials — track weight and shelf life. |
| box Boxes | Items per box | Packaged goods — know how many items are inside each box and the shipping weight. |
| pcs Pieces | Size Color | Clothing, furniture, accessories — capture size, colour, and material per piece. |
| L Liters | Expiry date | Beverages, chemicals, fuels — track volume and expiry alongside the product. |
| h Hours | Expiry date | Service businesses — tag billable hours with an expiry or contract date. |
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