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== Summary ==
The following article explains how to customise the default colours that are used widely in the system.

== More Information ==
=== List Colours ===
These colours are used to indicate the difference between list items or tasks to the user, you can change the colour of the background and the text and are editable from 

{{Menu|{{RP}}|Maintenance Options|System Administrator|Platinum Colours|Add or Edit Default Colours}}.

* Click {{Button|List}} to see all options.

==== Ok - Can Do ====
This colour indicates to a user that there is nothing wrong with an item or task and he is able to proceed.

The colour code is {{DataValue|STA}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|{{ST}}|Point of Sale}}
* {{Menu|{{PO}}|Sales Order Link}}

==== Problem - Can't Do ====
This colour indicates to a user that there is a problem with an item or task that requires his attention.

The colour code is {{DataValue|STB}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|{{ST}}|Point of Sale}}
* {{Menu|{{PO}}|Sales Order Link}}

==== OK - Done ====
This colour indicates to a user that the process that corresponds to the item or task has been completed.

The colour code is {{DataValue|STD}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|{{PO}}|Sales Order Link}}

==== Overridden ====
This colour indicates to a user that an automatic process has been overridden by a user.

The colour code is {{DataValue|STO}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|{{ST}}|Point of Sale}}

==== Due in Future ====
This colour indicates to a user that they are not required to take any action on this item or task at this time.

The colour code is {{DataValue|TM1}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|{{SP}}|Contacts Due}}

==== Due Now ====
This colour indicates to a user that action on the item or task is due at this time.

The colour code is {{DataValue|TM2}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|{{SP}}|Contacts Due}}

==== Overdue ====
This colour indicates to a user that the item or task is overdue and requires their attention.

The colour code is {{DataValue|TM3}}

An example of where this is used is:

==== Long Overdue ====
This colour indicates to a user that the item or task is long overdue and requires their urgent attention.

The colour code is {{DataValue|TM4}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|{{SP}}|Contacts Due}}

=== System Colours ===
These are different from List Colours as you can only edit the colour of the text the background colour is fixed. These are edit from 
{{PlatinumSettings|Default Colours}}.

==== Very Bad ====
This colour is to show that it is Very Bad and urgent action is needed. 

The colour code is {{DataValue|DLD}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|{{WS}}|Service/MOT}}

==== Bad ====
This colour is used to indicate if an item is Bad and action is needed straight away. 

The colour code is {{DataValue|DLC}}.

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|{{WS}}|Service/MOT}}

==== Ok ==== 
This colour is used to indicate that Ok but action may be needed soon.

The colour code is {{DataValue|DLB}}.

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|{{WS}}|Service/MOT}}

==== Good ====
This Colour is used to indicate Good and no action is required

The colour code is {{DataValue|DLA}}.

=== Platinum Online Colours ===
These colours are used in specific options in Platinum Online. You can change the colour of the background and the text and they are editable from

{{PlatinumSettings|Default Colours}}.

==== Pass ====
This colour indicates to a user that there is nothing wrong with an item.

The colour code is {{DataValue|POA}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|Workshop|Vehicle Check Sheets}} to indicate to a user that a check has passed successfully.

==== Advisory ====
This colour indicates to a user that there is a problem with an item.

The colour code is {{DataValue|POB}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|Workshop|Vehicle Check Sheets}} to indicate to a user that there is a problem with the item being checked and an advisory should be created for the customer.

==== Urgent ====
This colour indicates to a user that there is a problem with an item that needs urgent attention.

The colour code is {{DataValue|POC}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|Workshop|Vehicle Check Sheets}} to indicate to a user that there is an urgent problem with the item being checked and an advisory should be created for the customer.

==== Immediate ====
This colour indicates to a user that there is a problem with an item that needs immediate attention.

The colour code is {{DataValue|POD}}

An example of where this is used is:
* {{Menu|Workshop|Vehicle Check Sheets}} to indicate to a user that there is a serious problem with the item being checked that must be fixed immediately and an advisory should be created for the customer.

== See also ==
* [[Can I Change the Colours on Charts?]]
* [[How do I Create a New Status?]]

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