quality_app-v2/documentation/QUICK_BOX_CHECKPOINT_IMPLEMENTATION_COMPLETE.md

Quick Box Checkpoint - Complete Implementation Guide

Part 1: Backend API Routes

Add these routes to /srv/quality_app-v2/app/modules/quality/routes.py

Route 1: Create Quick Box

@quality_bp.route('/api/create-quick-box', methods=['POST'])
def create_quick_box():
    """Create a new box with auto-incremented number"""
    if 'user_id' not in session:
        return jsonify({'error': 'Unauthorized'}), 401
    
    try:
        conn = get_db()
        cursor = conn.cursor()
        
        # Get the next box number
        cursor.execute("SELECT MAX(CAST(SUBSTRING(box_number, 4) AS UNSIGNED)) FROM boxes_crates")
        result = cursor.fetchone()
        next_num = (result[0] if result[0] else 0) + 1
        box_number = f"BOX{str(next_num).zfill(8)}"
        
        # Insert new box
        user_id = session.get('user_id')
        cursor.execute("""
            INSERT INTO boxes_crates (box_number, status, created_by, created_at)
            VALUES (%s, %s, %s, NOW())
        """, (box_number, 'open', user_id))
        
        conn.commit()
        box_id = cursor.lastrowid
        cursor.close()
        
        logger.info(f"Quick box created: {box_number} (ID: {box_id})")
        
        return jsonify({
            'success': True,
            'box_number': box_number,
            'box_id': box_id
        })
    
    except Exception as e:
        logger.error(f"Error creating quick box: {e}")
        return jsonify({'error': str(e)}), 500

Route 2: Generate Box Label PDF

@quality_bp.route('/api/generate-box-label-pdf', methods=['POST'])
def generate_box_label_pdf():
    """Generate PDF label with barcode for printing via QZ Tray"""
    if 'user_id' not in session:
        return jsonify({'error': 'Unauthorized'}), 401
    
    try:
        from io import BytesIO
        from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import landscape
        from reportlab.lib import colors
        from reportlab.lib.units import mm
        from reportlab.pdfgen import canvas
        from reportlab.graphics.barcode import code128
        import base64
        
        box_number = request.form.get('box_number', 'Unknown')
        
        # Create PDF with 8cm x 5cm (landscape)
        pdf_buffer = BytesIO()
        page_width = 80 * mm  # 8 cm
        page_height = 50 * mm  # 5 cm
        
        c = canvas.Canvas(pdf_buffer, pagesize=(page_width, page_height))
        c.setPageCompression(1)
        
        # Margins
        margin = 2 * mm
        usable_width = page_width - (2 * margin)
        usable_height = page_height - (2 * margin)
        
        # Text section at top
        text_height = 12 * mm
        barcode_height = usable_height - text_height - (1 * mm)
        
        # Draw text
        text_y = page_height - margin - 8 * mm
        c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 14)
        c.drawString(margin, text_y, "BOX Nr:")
        
        c.setFont("Courier-Bold", 16)
        c.drawString(margin + 20 * mm, text_y, box_number)
        
        # Generate and draw barcode
        barcode = code128.Code128(
            box_number,
            barWidth=0.5 * mm,
            barHeight=barcode_height - (2 * mm),
            humanReadable=False
        )
        
        barcode_x = (page_width - barcode.width) / 2
        barcode_y = margin + 2 * mm
        barcode.drawOn(c, barcode_x, barcode_y)
        
        c.save()
        
        # Convert to base64
        pdf_data = pdf_buffer.getvalue()
        pdf_base64 = base64.b64encode(pdf_data).decode('utf-8')
        
        logger.info(f"Generated PDF label for box: {box_number}")
        
        return jsonify({
            'success': True,
            'pdf_base64': pdf_base64,
            'box_number': box_number
        })
    
    except Exception as e:
        logger.error(f"Error generating box label PDF: {e}")
        return jsonify({'error': str(e)}), 500

Route 3: Assign CP to Box

@quality_bp.route('/api/assign-cp-to-box', methods=['POST'])
def assign_cp_to_box():
    """Assign CP code to box"""
    if 'user_id' not in session:
        return jsonify({'error': 'Unauthorized'}), 401
    
    try:
        data = request.get_json()
        box_number = data.get('box_number', '').strip()
        cp_code = data.get('cp_code', '').strip()
        quantity = data.get('quantity', 1)
        
        if not box_number or not cp_code:
            return jsonify({'error': 'Missing box_number or cp_code'}), 400
        
        conn = get_db()
        cursor = conn.cursor()
        
        # Get box ID
        cursor.execute("SELECT id FROM boxes_crates WHERE box_number = %s", (box_number,))
        box_result = cursor.fetchone()
        
        if not box_result:
            cursor.close()
            return jsonify({'error': f'Box {box_number} not found'}), 404
        
        box_id = box_result[0]
        
        # Insert into box_contents
        cursor.execute("""
            INSERT INTO box_contents (box_id, cp_code, quantity, created_at)
            VALUES (%s, %s, %s, NOW())
        """, (box_id, cp_code, quantity))
        
        conn.commit()
        cursor.close()
        
        logger.info(f"CP {cp_code} assigned to box {box_number} (qty: {quantity})")
        
        return jsonify({
            'success': True,
            'message': f'CP {cp_code} assigned to box {box_number}',
            'box_id': box_id
        })
    
    except Exception as e:
        logger.error(f"Error assigning CP to box: {e}")
        return jsonify({'error': str(e)}), 500

Part 2: Frontend JavaScript Implementation

Replace the incomplete quickBoxLabel section in /srv/quality_app-v2/app/templates/modules/quality/fg_scan.html

Complete Quick Box Creation Function

// Quick box label creation - COMPLETE IMPLEMENTATION
document.getElementById('quickBoxLabel').addEventListener('click', async function() {
    // Check if scan-to-boxes is enabled
    if (!scanToBoxesEnabled) {
        showNotification('⚠️ Please enable "Scan to Boxes" first', 'warning');
        return;
    }
    
    // Get CP code
    const cpCode = document.getElementById('cp_code').value.trim();
    if (!cpCode) {
        showNotification('⚠️ Please enter a CP code first', 'warning');
        return;
    }
    
    try {
        this.disabled = true;
        this.textContent = '⏳ Creating...';
        
        // Step 1: Create box in database
        console.log('📦 Step 1: Creating new box...');
        const createResponse = await fetch('{{ url_for("quality.create_quick_box") }}', {
            method: 'POST',
            headers: {
                'Content-Type': 'application/json',
                'X-Requested-With': 'XMLHttpRequest'
            },
            body: JSON.stringify({})
        });
        
        if (!createResponse.ok) {
            throw new Error(`Failed to create box: ${createResponse.statusText}`);
        }
        
        const createResult = await createResponse.json();
        
        if (!createResult.success || !createResult.box_number) {
            throw new Error(createResult.error || 'Failed to create box');
        }
        
        const boxNumber = createResult.box_number;
        console.log('✅ Box created:', boxNumber);
        showNotification(`✅ Box ${boxNumber} created`, 'success');
        
        // Step 2: Generate PDF label
        console.log('📄 Step 2: Generating PDF label...');
        const pdfFormData = new FormData();
        pdfFormData.append('box_number', boxNumber);
        
        const pdfResponse = await fetch('{{ url_for("quality.generate_box_label_pdf") }}', {
            method: 'POST',
            body: pdfFormData
        });
        
        if (!pdfResponse.ok) {
            throw new Error('Failed to generate PDF label');
        }
        
        const pdfResult = await pdfResponse.json();
        
        if (!pdfResult.success) {
            throw new Error(pdfResult.error || 'Failed to generate PDF');
        }
        
        console.log('✅ PDF generated');
        
        // Step 3: Print label via QZ Tray
        console.log('🖨️  Step 3: Printing label via QZ Tray...');
        
        try {
            // Check QZ Tray connection
            if (!window.qz || !window.qz.websocket.isActive()) {
                console.log('Attempting to connect to QZ Tray...');
                await window.qz.websocket.connect();
            }
            
            // Get printers
            const printers = await window.qz.printers.find();
            if (printers.length === 0) {
                throw new Error('No printers found');
            }
            
            // Get default or first available printer
            let printer;
            try {
                printer = await window.qz.printers.getDefault();
            } catch (e) {
                printer = printers[0];
            }
            
            console.log('Using printer:', printer);
            
            // Configure print job
            const config = window.qz.configs.create(printer, {
                scaleContent: false,
                rasterize: false,
                size: { width: 80, height: 50 },
                units: 'mm',
                margins: { top: 0, right: 0, bottom: 0, left: 0 }
            });
            
            // Prepare PDF data
            const printData = [{
                type: 'pdf',
                format: 'base64',
                data: pdfResult.pdf_base64
            }];
            
            // Print
            await window.qz.print(config, printData);
            
            console.log('✅ Label printed');
            showNotification(`✅ Box ${boxNumber} created and label printed!`, 'success');
            
            // Step 4: Show modal for CP assignment
            console.log('📝 Step 4: Opening modal for CP assignment...');
            currentCpCode = cpCode;
            document.getElementById('boxNumber').value = boxNumber;
            document.getElementById('boxQty').value = '1';
            document.getElementById('boxAssignmentModal').style.display = 'flex';
            document.getElementById('boxNumber').focus();
            
        } catch (printError) {
            console.warn('QZ Tray print failed, attempting browser print:', printError);
            showNotification(
                `⚠️ Box ${boxNumber} created but QZ Tray print failed.\n` +
                `Please check if QZ Tray is running.\n\n` +
                `Box will be ready for manual entry.`,
                'warning'
            );
            
            // Still show modal for manual entry
            currentCpCode = cpCode;
            document.getElementById('boxNumber').value = boxNumber;
            document.getElementById('boxQty').value = '1';
            document.getElementById('boxAssignmentModal').style.display = 'flex';
        }
        
    } catch (error) {
        console.error('❌ Error:', error);
        showNotification(`❌ Error: ${error.message}`, 'error');
    } finally {
        // Re-enable button
        this.disabled = false;
        this.textContent = '📦 Quick Box Label Creation';
    }
});

// Assign CP to Box button
document.getElementById('assignToBox').addEventListener('click', async function() {
    const boxNumber = document.getElementById('boxNumber').value.trim();
    const boxQty = document.getElementById('boxQty').value.trim();
    
    if (!boxNumber) {
        showNotification('⚠️ Please enter a box number', 'warning');
        return;
    }
    
    if (!boxQty || isNaN(boxQty) || parseInt(boxQty) < 1) {
        showNotification('⚠️ Please enter a valid quantity', 'warning');
        return;
    }
    
    try {
        this.disabled = true;
        this.textContent = '⏳ Assigning...';
        
        const response = await fetch('{{ url_for("quality.assign_cp_to_box") }}', {
            method: 'POST',
            headers: {
                'Content-Type': 'application/json',
                'X-Requested-With': 'XMLHttpRequest'
            },
            body: JSON.stringify({
                box_number: boxNumber,
                cp_code: currentCpCode,
                quantity: boxQty
            })
        });
        
        if (!response.ok) {
            throw new Error(`Server error: ${response.statusText}`);
        }
        
        const result = await response.json();
        
        if (result.success) {
            showNotification(
                `✅ CP ${currentCpCode} assigned to box ${boxNumber}!`,
                'success'
            );
            
            // Close modal
            document.getElementById('boxAssignmentModal').style.display = 'none';
            
            // Reset form
            resetForm();
            
            // Clear box inputs
            document.getElementById('boxNumber').value = '';
            document.getElementById('boxQty').value = '';
            
            // Set focus back to operator code for next scan
            document.getElementById('operator_code').focus();
            
        } else {
            showNotification(`❌ Error: ${result.error}`, 'error');
        }
    } catch (error) {
        console.error('Error:', error);
        showNotification(`❌ Error: ${error.message}`, 'error');
    } finally {
        this.disabled = false;
        this.textContent = 'Assign';
    }
});

Update Modal Structure (HTML)

Update the modal in /srv/quality_app-v2/app/templates/modules/quality/fg_scan.html:

<!-- Box Assignment Modal -->
<div id="boxAssignmentModal" class="box-modal" style="display: none;">
    <div class="box-modal-content">
        <div class="modal-header">
            <h2>Assign CP to Box</h2>
            <button type="button" class="modal-close" id="closeModal" onclick="document.getElementById('boxAssignmentModal').style.display = 'none';">&times;</button>
        </div>
        <div class="modal-body">
            <p><strong>CP Code:</strong> <span id="modalCpCode" style="color: #0066cc; font-weight: bold;">-</span></p>
            
            <label for="boxNumber" style="margin-top: 15px;">Box Number:</label>
            <input type="text" id="boxNumber" placeholder="BOX00000001" readonly style="background: #f5f5f5;">
            
            <label for="boxQty" style="margin-top: 10px;">Quantity:</label>
            <input type="number" id="boxQty" placeholder="Enter quantity" min="1" value="1">
        </div>
        <div class="modal-footer">
            <button type="button" class="btn-secondary" id="cancelModal" onclick="document.getElementById('boxAssignmentModal').style.display = 'none';">Cancel</button>
            <button type="button" class="btn-submit" id="assignToBox">✅ Assign to Box</button>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>

Update QZ Tray Initialization

// Better QZ Tray initialization
function initializeQzTray() {
    if (typeof qz === 'undefined') {
        console.log('ℹ️ QZ Tray library not loaded');
        return false;
    }
    
    try {
        // Set signature (required for QZ Tray 2.0+)
        qz.security.setSignaturePromise(function(toSign) {
            return new Promise(function(resolve, reject) {
                // For development/local use, allow unsigned
                // In production, you would generate a real signature server-side
                resolve();
            });
        });
        
        // Try to connect
        qz.websocket.connect()
            .then(function() {
                qzTrayReady = true;
                console.log('✅ QZ Tray connected');
                
                // Get available printers
                return qz.printers.find();
            })
            .then(function(printers) {
                console.log('Available printers:', printers);
                if (printers.length > 0) {
                    console.log('✅ Found', printers.length, 'printer(s)');
                } else {
                    console.warn('⚠️ No printers found');
                }
            })
            .catch(function(err) {
                console.log('ℹ️ QZ Tray not available:', err);
                qzTrayReady = false;
            });
        
        return true;
    } catch(err) {
        console.log('ℹ️ QZ Tray initialization error:', err);
        return false;
    }
}

Part 3: Database Schema

Ensure these tables exist with proper structure:

CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS boxes_crates (
    id BIGINT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
    box_number VARCHAR(20) NOT NULL UNIQUE,
    status ENUM('open', 'closed') DEFAULT 'open',
    location_id BIGINT,
    created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
    updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
    created_by INT,
    FOREIGN KEY (location_id) REFERENCES warehouse_locations(id) ON DELETE SET NULL,
    FOREIGN KEY (created_by) REFERENCES users(id) ON DELETE SET NULL,
    INDEX idx_box_number (box_number),
    INDEX idx_status (status)
);

CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS box_contents (
    id BIGINT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
    box_id BIGINT NOT NULL,
    cp_code VARCHAR(20) NOT NULL,
    quantity INT DEFAULT 1,
    created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
    FOREIGN KEY (box_id) REFERENCES boxes_crates(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
    INDEX idx_box_id (box_id),
    INDEX idx_cp_code (cp_code)
);

Testing Instructions

1. Enable Feature: Check "Scan To Boxes" in FG Scan page
2. Create Box: Click "Quick Box Label Creation"
3. Verify:
   • Box created with auto-incremented number
   • Label printed or shows fallback
   • Modal appears for CP assignment
   • Box number populated automatically
4. Assign CP: Enter quantity and click "Assign to Box"
5. Verify Database:

   SELECT * FROM boxes_crates WHERE created_at > DATE_SUB(NOW(), INTERVAL 1 HOUR);
   SELECT * FROM box_contents WHERE created_at > DATE_SUB(NOW(), INTERVAL 1 HOUR);
   

Error Handling

• QZ Tray not connected → Warning message, fallback to browser print
• Box creation fails → Error message with details
• PDF generation fails → Error message, still show modal
• CP assignment fails → Show error, keep modal open for retry