Overview
Product images and thumbnail viewing help users identify items visually, which is useful in retail, showroom, inventory lookup, and customer-facing workflows.
Helpful note: Image-based identification is especially useful when item names are similar or the item code is not known.
Where To Find It
Path: Inventory > Product images and thumbnail viewer
How to review product images and use the thumbnail viewer in QBM when users need to identify products visually.
How It Works
QBM stores the product image and opens the image viewer or thumbnail viewer when the user needs a visual review of the item.
Main Areas
| Area | What It Means | When To Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Thumbnail list | Shows a quick visual set of product images. | Use it when users need to identify items visually before opening one in detail. |
| Image viewer | Shows the selected product image in a larger view. | Use it when a bigger visual review is needed. |
| Product link | Connects the image to the relevant product record. | Use it to confirm the image matches the actual item. |
Recommended Workflow
- Open the item image or thumbnail-view function from the product workflow.
- Review the thumbnails to identify the correct product visually.
- Open the larger image when more detail is needed.
- Return to the product or transaction screen after confirming the right item.
- Update product images through the correct product-maintenance process if the visuals are outdated.
Best Practice
- Use clear, current images for products where visual identification matters.
- Review product images after major catalog changes.
- Do not rely on images alone when item code and description should also be verified.