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== Summary ==
Unit Manufacturers can store default information about a specific make. When creating a unit it is important to specify the manufacturer for advertising and sales purposes.

== More Information ==
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When you create a unit record you should select the [[Creating unit models|Model]]. The manufacturer should be linked to this model.

== Creating a New Manufacturer ==
Go to {{Menu|{{VS}}|Maintenance Options|Add or Edit Manufacturers}}.
* Click {{Button|Add}}.

Alternatively you may create a Manufacturer Code whilst creating a new unit record or model:
* Go to {{Menu|{{VS}}|Add or Edit Units}}.
* Click {{Button|Add}}.
* Move down to the {{DataPrompt|Manufacturer}} and press {{KeyPress|S-F10}}.

{{Tip|text=Follow [[Creating a new unit|these]] instructions to complete the unit record.}}

=== Manufacturer ===
Enter the Manufacturer Code then press {{KeyPress|ENTER}}.
* Enter the name in the {{DataPrompt|Description}} field.

{{Tip|text=You may set defaults per manufacturer although some of these fields can also be set per model so only complete the fields relevant to your business and the manufacturer in question. .}}

Once created click {{Button|Done}} and {{Button|Accept}}.

== See also ==
* [[Creating unit models]]
* [[Creating a used unit]]

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