The article will explain how to import sample information by scanning the QR-code on SLIC sample labels.
What is SLIC?
SLIC stands for Secure Linked Coffee.
With SLIC, you can effortlessly share and gather information about your samples.
SLIC empowers coffee traders to easily create sample labels embedded with unique QR codes, which contain vital information about each sample:
- These labels can be easily distributed to customers and other stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and enhancing transparency when presenting your coffee products.
- Buyers can conveniently gather sample information in a spreadsheet format or directly import it into their Cropster account by simply scanning the QR code using a smartphone or tablet.
📚 Learn how to share key coffee information with your buyers.
Importing Samples to Cropster
You can import your samples one by one or in bulk.
By following the steps below, you can import your samples in bulk:
- Review the scanned coffees within SLIC before importing them.
- You can add a private note to each coffee by clicking Add note.
- Click View details to see a detailed overview.
- If you have scanned a label by accident, simply click on the trash can icon to remove it from the overview.
- Check the box next to the samples you'd like to import or mark them all simply by checking the box at the very top.
- Click Import.
- You will be asked if you want to import the information to your Cropster account or download it to a spreadsheet.
💡If you are already logged in to your Cropster account, SLIC will lead you directly there. Otherwise, you will be asked to log in. - After you've successfully logged in to Cropster, you will be led directly to the Samples bulk importer, where you can manually add more information before submitting by clicking the Import samples button.
Scanning the labels
By following the steps below, you can scan the labels:
SLIC has a built-in QR-code scanner.
- Open slic.cropster.com and allow SLIC to use your device's camera.
- Arrange your samples with the labels facing upward, ensuring there is sufficient space between each label to allow for unobstructed scanning of the QR codes.
- Once you have permitted SLIC to access your camera, you can seamlessly scan labels directly through the application.
- Position your device over the QR code to transfer the information to SLIC.
- After completing the scanning process, exit the scanner app to view a summary of all the samples you have scanned.
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Congratulations! You are now ready to import sample information to Cropster using SLIC.
Your opinion matters. If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please feel free to reach out by submitting a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.
Scanning the labels
SLIC has a built-in QR-code scanner. Open slic.cropster.com and allow SLIC to use your device's camera.
Lay your samples out facing upward, being sure to leave enough space between labels that their codes can be scanned without interference.
- If you already have a QR-code scanner app on your phone, simply scan the QR-code and you will automatically be brought to SLIC.
- Give SLIC access to your camera, to scan labels directly within the application.
- Hover your device over the QR-code to import the information to SLIC.
- Once you are done scanning, close the scanner app and you will see an overview of all the samples you have scanned.
Importing samples to Cropster
You can import your samples one by one, or in bulk.
By following the steps below you can import your samples in bulk:
- Review the scanned coffees within SLIC before importing them.
- You can add a private note to each coffee by clicking Add note.
- Click View details to see a detailed overview.
- If you have scanned a label by accident, simply click on the trashcan icon to remove it from the overview.
- Check the box next to the samples you'd like to import or mark them all simply by checking the box at the very top.
- Click Import.
- You will be asked if you want to import the information to your Cropster account or download it to a spreadsheet. If you are already logged in to your Cropster account, SLIC leads you directly there. Otherwise, you will be asked to log in.
- After you've successfully logged in to Cropster, you will be led directly to the Samples bulk importer, where you can manually add more information before submitting by clicking the Import lots button.
📚 Learn more about managing Samples.
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Congratulations! You are now ready import sample information to Cropster using SLIC.
Your opinion matters. If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please feel free to reach out by submitting a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.