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# Item Codes & Identification

> Understanding Sortly SIDs and internal Part Numbers.

# Item Codes

Every item in the catalog has two identification codes. Both appear on the item detail page as read-only fields with a copy button.

## Sortly SID

The **Sortly SID** (e.g., `SLUEDT0156`) is the original identifier from the Sortly inventory system.

* Format: `SLUEDT` followed by a 4-digit number
* These were imported when the catalog was created
* Used during the transition period from Sortly
* Read-only — cannot be changed

## Part Number (Internal Code)

The **Part #** (e.g., `BTN-0001`) is the permanent internal code assigned by the system.

* Format: 3-letter category prefix + 4-digit sequential number
* Automatically assigned when an item is created
* Read-only — cannot be changed

### Category Prefixes

| Prefix | Category                |
| ------ | ----------------------- |
| BTN    | Buttons                 |
| ZIP    | Zippers                 |
| RVT    | Rivets                  |
| BKL    | Buckles                 |
| EYL    | Eyelet                  |
| HNE    | Hook & Eyes             |
| DOR    | D-Ring's & O-Ring's     |
| SAT    | Satin Lining            |
| TAP    | Tapes                   |
| BRD    | Branded                 |
| PLB    | Polybags                |
| NDL    | Needles                 |
| STD    | Studs                   |
| SPC    | Special Accessories     |
| CUT    | Cutting Equipment       |
| OPM    | Other Packing Materials |
| REF    | Refile                  |
| GEN    | General (fallback)      |

### Examples

| Item                                        | Part #   |
| ------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| 15mm Black Hard Button Plane                | BTN-0001 |
| Zipper - 7" #3 - Black/Matt Silver - DA     | ZIP-0001 |
| Ball Rivet - 8mm - Matt Silver - Front Part | RVT-0001 |
| Roller Buckle - 5cm - Gun Metal             | BKL-0001 |

## Using Codes

* **Copy to clipboard**: Click the copy icon next to either code on the detail page
* **Search**: You can search by Part # or Sortly SID in the catalog search bar
* **Labels**: Part # will appear on printed bin labels (future feature)
* **QR codes**: Will link to the item's detail page using the Part # (future feature)