No Internet? No Problem. How Offline Mode Keeps Your Stone Business Running
The Reality of On-Site Work
Stone fabricators don’t work from a desk. You’re at a client’s home measuring their kitchen. You’re in a warehouse checking inventory. You’re on a job site where cell service is spotty at best. If your business app only works with internet, it doesn’t work where you need it most.
That’s why Remnant Finder was built with offline mode from the ground up — not as an afterthought, but as a core feature.
What Works Offline
When you lose internet connection, Remnant Finder automatically switches to offline mode. Here’s what you can still do:
- Browse your inventory — view all your pieces, slabs, and remnants with full details and photos
- Access client information — names, contacts, addresses, project history
- View project details — drawings, notes, quotes, status
- Reference data — materials, colors, origins, stone types, pricing
- Take measurements — AR and manual measurement tools work without internet
- Create and edit records — add notes, update statuses, capture data
How It Works: Smart Caching
Remnant Finder uses Hive, a high-performance local database, to cache your business data on your device. The caching is intelligent:
- Automatic: Data is cached as you use the app — no manual “download for offline” step
- Selective: The most relevant data (your pieces, your clients, your projects) is prioritized
- Lightweight: Cached data is compressed and doesn’t eat up your phone storage
Seamless Sync When You Reconnect
The moment your device gets internet again, Remnant Finder automatically syncs everything you did offline:
- New records are uploaded
- Edits are merged with the server
- Conflicts are resolved using a last-write-wins strategy
- Critical operations (quotes, orders) queue up and process in order
You don’t need to press a sync button. You don’t need to remember what you did offline. It just works.
Connectivity Status Indicator
The app always shows your connectivity status — online, offline, or syncing. When offline, a subtle indicator lets you know you’re working with cached data. When syncing, you see progress in real time.
Perfect for Field Teams
If you have measurement teams, installers, or sales reps in the field, offline mode is a game-changer. They can:
- Look up client details and project specs at the job site
- Check inventory availability without calling the office
- Take measurements and photos that sync automatically when they’re back in range
Always Available
Offline mode is included in both free and Pro plans. Download Remnant Finder and work confidently anywhere — even without WiFi.