[Feature request]: Consumable asset type with quantity about shelf.nu

[jurrejansen]

There are 2 very similar issues that are currently still open. I'll add the relevant information from those in this comment and close them to centralize the discussion.

#737

#151

Some early thoughts:

• I think we should consider introducing an additional asset type. Let's call it a Quantum asset for now. This new asset type is going to interact differently with multiple parts of the app. Unlike an individual asset, the Quantum asset type will have a Quantity and a certain number of the total quantity can be used in bookings or when assigning custody.
• We'll have to keep track and display the amount of the total quantity that is currently available. Also, the system needs to know how many are predicted to be available at any point in the future to comply with the booking functionality.
• This means the status of the Quantum asset can be a mixture of states. Maybe the status can be Available until the point that the total quantity is not available. Status can be Unavailable then.
• I'm thinking the Quantum asset type should have some unique UI displaying the different amounts that have a certain status, at least on the asset page.
• The total quantity of a Quantum asset needs to be edited after it's been created
• There will be new messages in Notes, related to Quantum asset (e.g. Assigned custody to John over (x4) Drill, total amount is now 6/10) or something in the likes of that

I'm also worried that introducing more concepts before revamping the asset page will cause double work

[carlosvirreira]

link the Figma design here @jurrejansen ?