Creating Custom Properties in DistruLabels
Custom properties let you add extra data fields to your packages and items. These fields exist in Distru for:
1. filtering packages/items in the main view
2. having additional dynamic properties you can add to your labels
⚠️ Important: Custom properties are stored in DistruLabels only. They do not affect or sync with your METRC packages or items. Any changes you make to custom properties will not appear in METRC.
Why Use Custom Properties?
Custom properties are useful for:
Filtering packages and items - Organize products by criteria specific to your business
Adding label information - Include data on labels that isn't available in METRC
Flexible editing - Update label content without changing METRC data
For example, you might create custom properties for internal SKUs, display names or marketing descriptions.
How to Create a Custom Property
From METRC Packages or METRC Items:
Navigate to either METRC Packages or METRC Items
Scroll to the right side of the table
Look for the Custom Field column header
Click the + symbol in the header
Define your custom property and set its properties (name, type, etc.)
Your custom property is now available for all packages or items.
How to Set Values for a Custom Property
Once you've created a custom property, you can assign values to individual packages or items:
Find the package or item you want to edit
Click the 3 dots to the left of the name
Select the custom property you want to edit
Enter the value for that property
You can now use this custom property as a dynamic field in your label templates by typing @ and selecting your custom property from the list.
Using Custom Properties on Labels
When designing label templates, type @ to pull in dynamic properties. Your custom properties will appear in the list alongside standard METRC fields like strain name, THC%, and batch ID.