How to Create Cable Products in Bulk

This guide explains how to create cable-type products and add multiple cable rolls in bulk. Cable products are managed by roll length (meters) and price per meter, rather than unit quantities.

Step 1: Create a New Cable Product #

1. Go to Products.
2. Click Add New.
3. Fill in the product details:
   • Name (e.g. Fibre Drop Cable)
   • Categories (e.g. Drop cable)
   • Stock Threshold (recommended for alerts)
   • Active → set to Yes
4. For Product Type, select Cable.
5. Click Next.

Step 2: Review Tax Settings #

6. Under Tax Details, select any taxes the cable product should be exempt from.
   • By default, all taxes apply unless excluded.
7. Click Save Changes.

Step 3: Open Cable Rolls Management #

8. On the View Product page, click Manage Cable Rolls.

This page shows all cable rolls linked to the cable product, including their lengths and stock status.

Step 4: Bulk Add Cable Rolls #

9. Click Bulk Add Cable Rolls.

This option is used when receiving multiple cable rolls with similar attributes.

Step 5: Fill Bulk Cable Roll Details #

10. Complete the bulk form:

• Name – usually the same as the parent cable product
• Length (meters) – length of each cable roll
• Brand (optional)
• Model (optional, e.g. 1 KM)
• Warehouse – where the rolls are stored
• Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) (optional)
• Number of Cable Rolls to Create
  • Each roll is created as a separate stock item
• Price Type (e.g. Regular)
• Buying Price Per Meter
• Selling Price Per Meter

⚠️ Important:
All cable rolls created in bulk will share the same attributes (length, brand, model, pricing).
Each roll is saved with stock = 1, but usage is deducted by meters.

Step 6: Submit Cable Rolls #

11. Review the entered details.
12. Click Submit.

Once saved:

• Each cable roll appears as a separate record.
• Stock availability is tracked per roll.
• Cable length is deducted progressively as the cable is issued or used in tasks.