Refactor settings logic; streamline brand and item type creation, enhance ComboBoxWidget integration for improved usability

routes.py

@@ -411,6 +411,22 @@ def settings():
             flash("Invalid form state submitted. JSON decode failed.", "danger")
             traceback.print_exc()
             return redirect(url_for('main.settings'))
+        
+        # === 0. Create new Brands ===
+        for name in state.get('brands', []):
+            clean = name.strip()
+            if clean:
+                print(f"🧪 Creating new brand: {clean}")
+                new_brand = Brand(name=clean)  # type: ignore
+                db.session.add(new_brand)
+
+        # === 0.5 Create new Types ===
+        for name in state.get('types', []):
+            clean = name.strip()
+            if clean:
+                print(f"🧪 Creating new item type: {clean}")
+                new_type = Item(description=clean)  # type: ignore
+                db.session.add(new_type)
 
         # === 1. Create new Sections ===
         section_map = {}