Step 1: First Launch
After activation, Arc Manager creates a default workspace.A workspace is a complete set of inventory data — similar to a project or shop. Workspaces can be used to keep inventory/product profits and costs separate.
Step 2: Optional Setup
In Settings, you can configure:- Company name
- Light / Dark mode
- Categories
- Hardware types
- Measurement units
- Inventory value settings
- Backup and Restore data
Step 3: Add Materials
Go to Materials → Add Material and enter:- Name
- Price per unit
- Unit of measurement
- Optional stock size and category
Step 4: Add Hardware
- Go to Settings → Hardware Configuration → Add Hardware Type, name your new hardware type eg. ‘bolts’.
- Add custom fields → these are used to quickly add new items to the hardware tab. Eg. ‘Thread Pitch’ ‘Diameter’ ‘Length’
- Go to Hardware → Add Hardware, select a hardware type, and enter pricing and details.
- **Add product links **for easy access to reorder via the order button on the hardware line
Step 5: Build Components
Components are assemblies made from materials and hardware.- Add a name
- Optional labor cost
- Add bill of materials
- Cost is calculated automatically
Step 6: Create Products
Products are finished goods you sell.- Add materials, hardware, and components
- Enter labor cost and optional list price
- View profit margin instantly
Step 7: Track Inventory
Use the Inventory tab to:- Adjust stock
- Build finished goods
- View inventory adjustment history
Step 8: Log Purchases
Log purchases to:- Track spending
- Automatically update stock
Step 9: Review Dashboard
See:- Inventory value
- Out-of-stock items
- Monthly purchases
- Top products by profit
- Recent builds
- Quick Export to CSV