How to Create a New Collection in WhiskeyMate (iOS & Android)

Why create a collection?

Collections are how WhiskeyMate organizes bottles. Every bottle you add is associated with a collection.

Steps to create a collection

1. Open the create screen:
   • iOS: In Collections, use the New Collection action (or tap the Create Collection placeholder collection, if shown).
   • Android: Open the app menu and tap New Collection.
2. Enter a title: Give your collection a name. The title can’t be empty. (On Android, the title also can’t be newCollection.)
3. Add a description (optional): Add details about the theme or purpose of the collection.
4. Add photos (optional):
   • iOS: You can add a collection photo using the photo library or camera (camera access depends on device permission).
   • Android: You can Pick Image (system picker) or Take Photo (camera permission required).

   Premium note: Adding more than one collection image is a Premium feature on current builds.

5. Create/save: Tap Create Collection (Android) or save/create in the iOS flow.

Limits (free vs Premium)

• Multiple collections: On current builds, free users are limited to one collection. Premium allows more.

Tips & troubleshooting

• Image orientation: Collection images display best when they’re landscape. Android also warns that portrait images aren’t ideal for collections.
• Connectivity: Creating a collection may require network connectivity (especially when uploading images and saving to the cloud). If you’re offline, saving can fail.
• Drafts (Android): If you leave mid-creation, Android can save a draft. When you return, you may be prompted to Load Draft or Discard Draft.