Help Guide

Getting Started

Logging In

1. Open the app at app.therackapp.io
2. Enter the email address you used when purchasing
3. Enter your Access Code (sent to you via email after purchase)
4. Click Log In

Your credentials are saved automatically, so you will be logged in on future visits.

First-Time Setup

After logging in for the first time:

1. Click Settings in the sidebar
2. Enter your business information (Business Name, Owner Name, Contact Info)
3. Set your default species (e.g., "Ball Python")
4. Choose your Unique ID Mode (Auto-Generate or Custom)
5. Click Save Settings

Dashboard Overview

The Dashboard is your home base. It shows everything important at a glance.

Alerts Section

Alerts appear at the top when action is needed:

Click any alert card to jump directly to the filtered view.

Stats Sections

• Breeders - Total count, males, females, and holdbacks
• Incubator - Incubating clutches, hatched this year, average days to hatch, average fertile eggs
• Hatchlings - Listed, unlisted, male/female counts
• Activity (This Month) - Took Meal, Refused Meal, Paired, Locked, Ovulation, Laid counts
• Sales - Sold count, revenue, on hold, unshipped

Managing Your Collection

The Collection tab shows all your breeding animals.

Adding a Breeder

1. Click + Breeder in the sidebar or quick add bar
2. Fill in the required fields:
   • Animal Name - Your name for this animal
   • Sex - Female, Male, or Unknown
   • Date of Birth - Required for maturity calculation
   • Species - Defaults to your setting
   • Genetic Summary - List genetics (e.g., "Pastel Het Clown")
   • Status - Defaults to "Breeder"
3. Click Save

A Unique ID is generated based on your ID mode setting (see Unique ID System).

Status Options

Filtering and Searching

Use the filter bar above the table to narrow your view:

• Search - Type a name or ID
• Sex - Filter by Female, Male, or Unknown
• Status - Filter by any status
• Gene Tags - Click any gene tag in the table to filter by that gene

Tracking Clutches

The Clutches tab tracks all your breeding clutches from lay to hatch.

Adding a Clutch

1. Click + Clutch in the sidebar
2. Fill in the fields:
   • Sire - Select from your male breeders
   • Dam - Select from your female breeders
   • Lay Date - When eggs were laid
   • Number of Eggs - Total eggs
   • Number Fertile - Fertile eggs
3. Click Save

A clutch ID is automatically generated (e.g., CL-2026-0001). The Estimated Hatch Date is calculated using your Incubation Days setting (default 55 days).

Hatching a Clutch

1. Find the clutch in the table
2. Click the Hatch button
3. Enter the Hatch Date and Number of Hatchlings
4. Choose to Mark Hatched Only or Hatch and Create Hatchlings

Managing Hatchlings

The Hatchlings tab shows all animals with Listed, Unlisted, or For Sale status.

Adding a Hatchling Manually

1. Click + Hatchling in the sidebar
2. Select the Clutch ID (links to clutch and auto-fills Sire/Dam)
3. Enter Hatch Date, Sex, Status, and Genetic Summary
4. Click Save

Recording Pairings

The Pairings tab shows all breeding activity (Paired and Lock records).

Recording a Pairing

1. Click + Activity in the sidebar
2. Select the Animal (the female being paired)
3. Set Activity to "Paired" or "Lock"
4. In Paired With, select the male
5. Enter the Date and click Save

Sales Management

The Sales tab shows all On Hold and Sold animals.

Recording a Sale

1. Find the animal in the Hatchlings tab
2. Click the Sell button
3. Fill in: Sold Date, Sold Price, Amount Paid, Buyer Name, Buyer Email, Ship Date
4. Click Save Sale

Activity Logging

The Activity tab tracks all events for your animals.

Activity Types

Archive

Deleted animals and clutches move to Archive. Click Restore to bring them back.

Importing from MorphMarket

Import your existing MorphMarket inventory using CSV exports.

Import Options

• Import Breeders - For animals you are keeping
• Import Sold - For your sales history

Smart duplicate detection matches MorphMarket Animal IDs to prevent duplicates.

Exporting Data

Use Export Collection or Export Clutches in the sidebar to download CSV files.

QR Code System

Every animal gets a unique QR code. Print them, attach to tubs, and scan to quickly log activity.

Bin Tags & Invoices

Print bin tags from any animal record. Generate invoices from sold animals in the Sales tab.

Unique ID System

Every animal and clutch in THE RACK gets a Unique ID. This ID is the backbone of your data - it links activity logs, clutch records, pairings, sales history, QR codes, and bin tags together.

ID Formats

When using Auto-Generate mode, THE RACK creates IDs in these formats:

Unique ID Mode

Choose how IDs are assigned in Settings > Breeding Settings:

Important: IDs Are Permanent

Switching ID Modes

You can switch between Auto-Generate and Custom modes anytime. However:

• The mode change only affects new animals going forward
• Existing animals keep their original IDs forever
• You cannot retroactively change IDs on existing records

Settings

Access Settings from the sidebar. Settings are organized into cards.

Business Profile

Your business information appears on invoices and bin tags:

• Logo - Upload your business logo (JPG or PNG)
• Business Name, Owner Name, Location
• Email, Phone, Website, Instagram

Account Access

• Custom Access Code - Create a memorable login code instead of the default

Breeding Settings

• Default Species - Pre-filled when adding new animals
• Incubation Days - For estimated hatch dates (default 55)
• Season Start - Which month your breeding season starts
• Unique ID Mode - Auto-Generate or Custom (see Unique ID System)

Feeding Defaults

• Feeding Interval - Days between feedings (default 7)
• Default Prey Type - Rat, Mouse, or ASF
• Adult/Hatchling Prey Size - Default sizes
• Default Prey Cost - Cost per feeder

Invoice Settings

• Currency - USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, AUD, MXN, BRL, JPY, INR, ZAR
• Default Tax Rate - Tax percentage for invoices
• Invoice Terms - Custom terms at bottom of invoices

Print Settings

• Bin Tag Size - Standard PVC, Index Card, or Postcard
• Template - Modern or Classic design
• Clutch Card Size - Index Card, Postcard, or Half Letter

Mobile Usage

THE RACK is fully mobile-friendly. Tap the hamburger menu for navigation. Use the quick add bar below the header for fast access to + Breeder, + Clutch, + Hatchling, + Activity.

Tips & Best Practices

• Check the Dashboard daily for alerts
• Use QR codes for fast activity logging
• Be consistent with genetic summary format
• Click Sync regularly when using multiple devices
• Export your data periodically as backup

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Help

Email support@therackapp.io to report issues or request features.