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Streamlining stock updates in

Using native forms linked to buttons an automation

3 min readMay 15, 2025

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In today’s fast-paced retail environment, keeping stock levels accurate and up-to-date is crucial. This post explores a streamlined process for updating stock using an automated form, designed for efficiency and accuracy.

This is the set up we work with.

our main set up

The form: a user-friendly interface

The process begins with a user-friendly form, a view of the table DB Updates, as shown below. The form is logically structured, grouping products by category. For each category, the responsible person can easily select the relevant items and input the updated stock volumes. This clear and intuitive design minimizes errors and ensures that all necessary information is captured.

a user-friendly form

Automation at work: the code behind the button

Once the form is filled out, an automation takes over, triggered by a button…

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Christiaan Huizer
Christiaan Huizer

Written by Christiaan Huizer

Until March 2025 I wrote once a week about how to Coda . You find blogs for beginners and experienced makers. Welcome!

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