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# Adding and managing materials and items

## Adding and managing materials and items

Use **Materials** to add the parts and items used on site.

The iOS app can show **Favorites**, **Catalog**, and **Warehouses**.

### What you can do

* Pick items from **Favorites**.
* Search categories and items in **Catalog**.
* Use **Warehouses** when stock is enabled.

### Add materials

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open **Materials**

Open the work order.

Go to **Materials**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Choose where to add from

Pick **Favorites**, **Catalog**, or **Warehouses**.

The available options depend on your setup.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Add the item

Select the item you need.

You can also create a new material when that option is enabled.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Check the line details

Adjust the quantity if needed.

Remove the line if it was added by mistake.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### How catalog selection works

The catalog can show categories, favorites, and single items.

Scanning and cart-based selection can also be available.

### Before you send

Warehouse use depends on policy and available stock data.

Manual material creation depends on company settings.


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