> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.flowerbuddy.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.flowerbuddy.co/reference/core-data/materials/merge-materials.md).

# Merge materials

Merge duplicate hard-good or mechanic records when they are the same material and should have one shared record. Do not use merge to repurpose a vase as another vase or turn one mechanic into a different supply.

## Select duplicate materials

1. From **Core Data**, open **Materials** and find the duplicate records with search or filters.
2. Select the checkbox beside at least two records, then select **Merge**.
3. Review the records before continuing. Similar names can conceal different dimensions, units, vendor information, or disposable settings.

The Materials table provides the reusable records, selection boxes, price counts, and row actions that help identify duplicates before a merge.

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://2616748322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUtdSEPutB4SrRwwUMOIx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-be8b34a70a39bb1860c57b93201f057351be6abb%2Fmaterials-tab.png?alt=media" alt="FlowerBuddy Materials table with reusable hard-good records, selection boxes, price counts, and row actions." width="550"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

## Choose the retained details

Choose the record that supplies each final detail, including the name, category, unit, colors, dimensions, **Disposable** setting, product page, vendor details, and thumbnail. The dialog initially selects values from one record, but you can choose a different source for each field. For example, keep the better product page and vendor ID from one duplicate while keeping the more complete dimensions from the other.

## Confirm the impact

Before selecting **Merge**, review the impact summary. FlowerBuddy can update linked recipes, events, orders, item prices, palette items, proposal items, and Inventory records. It combines duplicate linked records where necessary and marks the source materials deleted.

Confirm only after checking the retained fields and the affected count. Because the source records are deleted, pause when vendor IDs, UPCs, or dimensions conflict and resolve which value your team should keep. Use the normal edit control when the record is not a duplicate and only its shared details need correction.