Katana lets you enable or disable barcode functionality to match your inventory tracking needs.
Turning barcodes on allows you to scan, generate, and store barcode numbers for faster product identification. Turning them off hides barcode fields from the interface without deleting your existing data.
Availability
Barcode functionality is available for the Standard plan if you purchase the Full Traceability add-on. It's available automatically for all other plans.
How to enable barcodes
Go to Settings → Barcodes.
Toggle ON the barcode types you want to use (e.g., Internal barcodes, Supplier item codes, Batch barcodes, Registered barcodes).
If enabling Internal barcodes:
Choose whether you want Katana to automatically generate barcodes for items.
Your chosen barcode types will now be active in relevant screens, such as Items, Stock, and Purchase Orders.
How to disable barcodes
Go to Settings → Barcodes.
Toggle OFF the barcode types you no longer want to use.
What happens when you disable barcodes:
The related barcode fields will disappear from the interface.
Existing barcodes are not deleted — they remain stored in Katana.
No new barcodes will be generated while the feature is off.
Notes
Disabling barcodes does not affect existing stock records.
You can re-enable barcodes at any time to continue using stored data.
Switching between barcode types can impact workflow — consider reviewing Basics of barcodes before making changes.
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