Rooms & Containers

Users migrating from the Receptacle local version may notice the cloud version does not have a fixed "Room > Container" structure. Here is an explanation.

Design Philosophy Change

The cloud version uses cascades to implement the Room > Container hierarchy, which is essentially the same concept:

Same Concept

"Room > Container" is fundamentally a hierarchical classification, and cascades are designed to implement exactly this kind of structure. You can set up hierarchies like "Bedroom > Wardrobe > Top Shelf" just like in the local version.

Why the Change?

Cascades are more flexible than the fixed "Room > Container" structure:

Customize the depth of hierarchy (two levels, three levels, or more)
Add new rooms or containers at any time
Create different hierarchy systems (by room, by function, etc.)
Name things freely without being limited to fixed "Room" and "Container" labels

How to Use Cascades for Room > Container?

Create a Cascade Attribute

Create a "Location" cascade attribute in Attribute Management
Set up the hierarchy, e.g.: Bedroom > Wardrobe > Top Shelf
When editing items, select the corresponding location level

Cascade Structure Example


Bedroom
├── Wardrobe
│   ├── Top Shelf (folded items)
│   ├── Middle Shelf (hanging area)
│   └── Bottom Shelf (storage boxes)
├── Nightstand
│   ├── Top drawer
│   └── Bottom drawer
Study
├── Bookshelf
│   ├── Shelf 1 (tech books)
│   ├── Shelf 2 (fiction)
├── Desk
│   ├── Left drawer
│   └── Right drawer

Adding Home Page Shortcuts

Through "Module Settings" you can add cascades to the home page, creating shortcuts similar to the local version:

Tap the top-left corner on the home page to open the side menu
Go to "Module Settings"
Expand "Home Page Cascades"
Tap add and select the cascade categories to display (e.g. "Bedroom," "Study")
After restarting the app, cascade shortcuts appear at the top of the home page

Result

The home page will show shortcuts like "Bedroom" and "Study." Tap one to view all items at that location, similar to the room shortcuts in the local version.

Tips for Users Migrating from the Local Version

Build a New Location System

Create a cascade location system based on your living habits
You can replicate the Room > Container structure from the local version
Or adjust and optimize based on your actual needs

Add Home Page Shortcuts

Add frequently used locations to the home page cascades
Quickly access items at specific locations
The experience is consistent with the local version's room shortcuts

Summary

The cloud version's cascades are more flexible than the local version's fixed hierarchy. They can achieve the same Room > Container management style, with the added benefits of customizable depth and home page shortcuts.