The Color File allows you to set up as many colors of inventory as are used by your company. In this way you are able to keep track of different colors that may be moving better than others. This file is especially useful for furniture colors such as sofas.
Colors are used by the Inventory File to help group categories into larger groups. The colors entered in this file are listed in the drop-down box on the Inventory screen.
This is an example of (3) three color records. Color records are displayed in a grid.
To add a color
Click the ADD button at the top of the Colors form. Fill in the fields in each column according to the descriptions below.
FIELD DESCRIPTIONS - COLOR |
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This column contains the (3) three character code you assign to each color. |
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This column contains the name of the color. |
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This column contains a shorter version of the color name used on reports with limited column space. Input a shorter color name for this field. For example, if the color name was "Arizona Autumn" you could input "Ariz Autumn" for this field. |
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To print a file listing
Click the PRINT button at the top of the form to print a list of the file displayed.
You may set up as many colors of inventory as are used by your company. In this way you are able to keep track of the different colors that may be moving better than others. This field is especially useful for furniture colors such as sofas and upholstered items.
Some frequently asked questions: (click each question for answer)
A color codes allow you to more accurately describe a piece of inventory. The color code allows you to distinguish between a Ebony coffee table and a Burgundy coffee table. |
If you do not want to track the color for an inventory item, you must ADD a record in the Color File that has a color name of "NOT USED" or "NO COLOR", some way to designate that there is not a color being tracked. Then use this color code when adding inventory for which you do not want to track color. |
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