9. Communication¶
Stay connected with buyers, sellers, and clients through messages and notifications.
9.1 Messages¶
The messaging system enables direct B2B communication between fabricators on the platform.
Access: Tap the Messages icon in the bottom navigation bar.
Message List¶
- Conversations are listed with the most recent at the top.
- Each conversation shows:
- Company name and avatar
- Last message preview
- Timestamp
- Unread message indicator (badge)
- Linked piece (if the conversation started from a marketplace listing)
9.2 Starting a Conversation¶
From a Marketplace Listing¶
- Open a piece's detail page.
- Tap Contact Seller.
- A new conversation is created, linked to the piece.
- Type your message and send.
From the Messages Screen¶
- Go to Messages.
- Tap New Message (+ icon).
- Search for a company or user.
- Start the conversation.
Conversation Features¶
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Text Messages | Standard text communication |
| Piece Reference | Linked piece card shows at the top for context |
| Timestamps | Each message shows when it was sent |
| Read Receipts | See when your message was read |
| Company Info | Tap the header to view the other company's profile |
9.3 Push Notifications¶
Stay informed with real-time push notifications on your device.
Notification Types¶
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Messages | New message received, message from a buyer |
| Marketplace | Someone favorited your piece, new inquiry |
| Projects | Project status updated, quote approved (Pro) |
| Billing | Invoice viewed, payment received (Pro) |
| Calendar | Upcoming event reminder (Pro) |
| System | Account updates, subscription changes, app updates |
Enabling Push Notifications¶
- When prompted on first launch, tap Allow to enable notifications.
- If you previously denied, go to your device's Settings > Remnant Finder > Notifications and enable them.
9.4 In-App Notifications¶
View all notifications within the app:
- Tap the bell icon in the top navigation bar.
- Browse your notification history.
- Tap a notification to navigate to the related content.
- Unread notifications show a dot indicator.
Notification Center¶
The notification center groups notifications by: - Today - This Week - Earlier
Swipe left on a notification to mark it as read or dismiss it.
9.5 Notification Settings¶
Customize which notifications you receive:
- Go to Settings > Notifications.
- Toggle on/off by category:
| Category | Options |
|---|---|
| Messages | Push, In-App |
| Marketplace | Push, In-App |
| Projects | Push, In-App |
| Billing | Push, In-App |
| Calendar Reminders | Push, In-App, reminder timing |
| Marketing | Push, Email |
- Set Quiet Hours to pause notifications during off-hours.