Bulk Create Equipment
When you need to add multiple pieces of equipment quickly, use the Bulk Create feature. This is faster than adding items one by one and uses simplified fields.
When to Use Bulk Create
Bulk Create is ideal when:
- Setting up your initial equipment inventory
- Adding several similar items at once
- You only need basic information (name, type, status)
- Speed is more important than detailed specifications
If you need to add detailed information like manufacturer, model, and notes, use the regular Add Equipment method instead.
Creating Multiple Equipment Items
Navigate to Equipment
Go to Resources → Equipment in the left menu.
Click Bulk Create
Click the Bulk Create button (next to Import CSV).
Add Equipment Rows
A modal window will open with the bulk creation form. Each row represents one piece of equipment.
For each equipment item, fill in:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Name | Yes âś± | Unique name for this equipment |
| Type | Yes âś± | Select equipment type from dropdown |
| Status | No | Current status — defaults to “Available” |
Add More Rows
Click the + Add Row button to add more equipment items. You can add as many rows as needed.
Each new row appears as “Equipment 1”, “Equipment 2”, etc. for reference.
Remove Rows (If Needed)
To remove a row you don’t need, click the red trash icon (🗑) on the right side of that row.
Review Your Equipment
At the bottom of the modal, you’ll see a count of how many items will be created (e.g., “2 equipment to create”).
Click the Review X equipment button to proceed.
Confirm and Create
Review the equipment list and confirm. All items will be added to your inventory and appear in the equipment table.
Bulk Create vs. Regular Add
| Feature | Bulk Create | Add Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple items at once | ✅ Yes | ❌ One at a time |
| Equipment Name | âś… | âś… |
| Equipment Type | âś… | âś… |
| Status | âś… | âś… |
| Manufacturer | ❌ | ✅ |
| Model | ❌ | ✅ |
| Category | ❌ | ✅ |
| Assigned Farm | ❌ | ✅ |
| Description & Notes | ❌ | ✅ |
Tip: You can always add more details later by editing each equipment item after bulk creation.
Best Practices
Use Descriptive Names
Even in bulk mode, use clear names that identify each item:
- ✅ “Tractor - Field A”
- ✅ “Sprayer 200L #1”
- ❌ “Tractor” (too generic when you have multiple)
Select Correct Type
Make sure to select the appropriate equipment type for each item. This helps with:
- Filtering equipment later
- Reporting and analytics
- Activity planning
Add Details After
If you need detailed specifications:
- Use Bulk Create to quickly add all items
- Then edit each item individually to add manufacturer, model, notes, and assigned farm
Next Steps
- Import from CSV — Import from spreadsheets
- Edit & Delete — Add more details to bulk-created items
- Viewing Equipment — See your complete inventory