Inventory
Sharing
TrackOut lets you create public, read-only share links for a single part, a service record, or an entire part group. Anyone with the link can view the collection in their browser -- no TrackOut account required. Signed-in recipients can also copy parts from the share into their own Wishlist.
Creating a share link
Open the thing you want to share and click the Share button. Share is available on:
- Any part detail
- Any service record detail
- Any part group detail
In the Share dialog, choose what to include (groups only):
- Parts in this group -- include each linked part's details and URL
- Service records in this group -- include each service record
Click Create share link. The URL is copied to your clipboard automatically. Paste it anywhere -- text message, email, forum thread, or your favorite racing group chat.
Only you can share
Share links can only be created by the owner of the item. Viewing a shared link does not give the viewer the ability to re-share it.
Managing share links
Open the same Share dialog to see every link you've created for that item. Each row shows the URL and two controls:
- Switch (on/off) -- Pause or resume a link. When disabled, anyone who opens the link sees a "Link disabled" page. Flip it back on at any time.
- Trash (delete) -- Permanently remove the link. The URL stops working and disappears from your list.
Use the Switch when you want to temporarily restrict access (e.g. during a private testing session) without losing the URL. Use Trash when the share is truly done.
What viewers see
When someone opens your share link, they see a clean "build sheet" view:
- The item's name and your first name as the sharer
- A summary strip showing item count and total price when applicable
- The parts list with manufacturer, part number, description, price, and product links
- Service records with date, cost, description, and any linked parts
Viewers can browse anonymously -- no signup required.
Privacy
Share pages never expose your email, full name, or car IDs. Only your first name is shown, and only the part/service data you explicitly chose to include. Share pages are also excluded from search engines.
Copy to Wishlist
At the bottom of every shared parts view, a sticky Add to your TrackOut Wishlist button lets the viewer copy selected parts into their own inventory.
Signed-in viewers
If the viewer is already signed in, clicking the button copies the selected parts to their Wishlist immediately with status Want to Buy.
New viewers
If the viewer doesn't have a TrackOut account, they can sign up inline:
- Continue with Google (OAuth)
- Sign up with email (email verification required)
- Or sign in if they already have an account
After signup or sign-in, the copy completes automatically -- even if email verification takes them out to their inbox and back.
What gets copied
For each selected part, a new part is created in the viewer's inventory with:
- Name, manufacturer, part number, description
- URL, link preview, and purchase price (if present on the original)
- Status: Want to Buy
- An attribution note linking back to the share and the original owner
Service records are not copyable -- they're display-only on the share page.
Link lifecycle
| State | What the viewer sees | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Active | The full share view | Share the URL, disable, or delete |
| Disabled | "Link disabled" page | Re-enable anytime or delete |
| Deleted | "No signal" page | Gone permanently; create a new link if needed |
Tips
- One link per configuration. Creating a second identical link just copies the existing one rather than making duplicates.
- Bulk add. The share page selects all parts by default so the viewer can hit Add immediately. They can uncheck any they don't want.
- Receipt-duplicated parts. If a set of 4 wheels shows as a single row with a × 4 badge, the viewer will get all 4 wheels added as separate parts when they copy.