The Yellow Dog Customer Portal | Knowledge Base

• Knowledge Base

• 377 Video Training Manual

  
  These bite-sized videos make learning simple.

• Manuals & Guides

  
  In-depth documentation to help you master Yellow Dog.

• What's New

  
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• Installation

  
  Ready to dive in? Learn how to install Yellow Dog Inventory here.

• Yellow Dog Basics

  
  New to Yellow Dog? Start with the basics.

• Item Management

  
  Proper item management is the first step to inventory success!

• Purchasing

  
  Find guidance on how to order, receive, and keep your inventory up to date.

• Worksheets

  
  Tools to simply your purchasing process and other workflows.

• Stand Sheets

  
  Used by Concessions client to manage events.

• Physical Inventory

  
  Everything you need to plan, count, and reconcile—without the stress.

• Reports

  
  Your source for turning data into decisions.

• Common Setup

  
  From vendors to levels this is where you start getting Yellow Dog to work for you.

• System Setup

  
  Behind every smooth inventory day is a solid system setup.

• Yellow Dog Apps

  
  Your inventory’s sidekick—including mobile, web and desktop applications.

• Hardware

  
  Yellow Dog provides the essential hardware to simplify and supercharge your inventory operations.

• Integration Management

  
  Here’s where you’ll manage your POS, troubleshoot syncs, and keep everything flowing.

• Resources

  
  Need an extra helping hand? We've got you covered with these additional resources.

• Webinar Series

  
  Quick, practical sessions packed with real-world tips, product insights, and best practices to help you get more out of YD.

• Popular Articles

• How To: Find Your Yellow Dog Inventory Version

  Understanding which version of Yellow Dog Inventory you're using is essential when exploring new features, as some enhancements and functionalities are specific to certain versions. All client types can benefit from knowing their Yellow Dog Inventory ...

• Feature Overview: Par & Re-Order Points

  Par levels and reorder points help streamline purchasing in Yellow Dog. Par level is the ideal quantity to keep on hand. Reorder point is the minimum quantity that triggers reordering. You can update par and reorder points in the following locations: ...

• Tips & Tricks: How do I download and install drivers for my Zebra Printer?

  **As a note: Admin rights will be required to complete this task. If you do not have admin rights on your PC, please contact your IT for assistance** ZD410 Desktop Printer Support Site 1. Navigate to Drivers: 2. Select Zdesigner V. 5 Driver for ...

• How To: Swap the On-Hand/Parent Size (Edit Base Unit)

  When managing items with multiple sizes, it’s essential to configure them correctly. The on-hand/parent size should always represent the base unit or smallest measurement, while additional sizes should be created for purchasing or counting sizes. If ...

• FAQs: What are Bins?

  Question: What are Bins? Answer: Bins are optional location identifiers that specify exactly where an item is stored. You don’t need to create bins in advance. You can assign them: In the Stores tab of the item editor Through a Balto import Bins ...

• Recent Articles

• Clean Items, Clean Counts: Mastering F&B Item Management Webinar - 2026

  Ready to strengthen you food cost visibility through better item management? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to structure and manage item data to improve purchasing, inventory accuracy, reporting, and food cost visibility. Recording Date: 3/18/26

• Quick Reference: Yellow Dog Launcher Key Terms

  General Terms Admin Privileges Special permissions that allow a user to make major changes to a computer system, such as installing software, changing settings, and managing other users. Configuration (Config) A .ini file that defines the database ...

• Troubleshooting: Yellow Dog Launcher

  #1 Version Mismatch Issue: The launcher shows the version in red, meaning the database version does not match the installed application version. What happens: When clicking Launch, it will fail or show an error explaining the mismatch. Cause: The ...

• Troubleshooting: Removing Dimensions

  You cannot remove a Dimension value from Dimensions because the system shows that items are still assigned to it. When you edit those items, the Dimension 2 field might not let you clear the value or change it to Not Set. Once a secondary dimension ...

• How To: Download and Use Launcher

  The Yellow Dog Launcher allows users who manage multiple Yellow Dog Inventory databases to access all environments from a single application. Using the launcher eliminates the need to maintain multiple Yellow Dog desktop icons and simplifies ...