To create a blank count sheet, configure the sheet so that no lines are generated, then scan items into it on the handheld. Counters are not given a predefined list. They simply scan everything they find in their area, and the lines are created as they go. This is the preferred approach for full counts done with scanners.
Configuring a sheet to stay blank
When you configure a count sheet in Advanced Inventory Count, you can force it to generate no lines by setting a filter that matches nothing, for example a dummy item number filter. Generating the sheets then produces a defined but empty sheet. A blank sheet quantity setting serves a similar purpose for paper counts by printing write in sheets. The key point is that you can have a sheet that exists as a container without any items listed on it ahead of time.
Building the sheet by scanning
On a handheld running Warehouse Insight or WMS Express, you open the blank sheet and begin scanning. Each item you scan is added as a new line, and you enter the counted quantity. For an undefined count, this is ideal, because the counter walks the area and scans whatever is present rather than hunting for items the system thinks should be there. Items that the system did not expect are captured simply because they were found and scanned, which is one of the strengths of an open count.
When to use a blank sheet
Blank sheets suit full physical counts where you want complete coverage of an area without being constrained to a list, and they pair naturally with scanning because the device records each item quickly. You can also mix approaches, giving some teams predefined sheets and others blank sheets, and even combine scanner entry with manual entry from paper sheets on the same count. However the data is captured, the module reconciles the totals the same way.
Related Tools
Advanced Inventory Count provides the count sheet configuration that lets a sheet generate no lines, and it reconciles the scanned results. Warehouse Insight and WMS Express run the blank sheet on handheld devices so items are added as they are scanned.
Conclusion
A blank count sheet is created by configuring the sheet to generate no lines, often with a dummy filter, then scanning items into it on a handheld. This open approach captures whatever is actually on the floor, including items the system did not expect, and works well for full counts where complete coverage matters more than a predefined list.