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== Summary ==
This article explains how to create a new unit status.

== More Information ==
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Go to {{PlatinumModuleSettings|{{VS}}|Add or Edit Unit Statuses}}.
* Click {{Button|Add}} or press {{KeyPress|F6}} to create a new status.
* In the {{DataPrompt|Unit status}} field, enter the new status code. This can be anything up to 3 characters long.
* In the {{DataPrompt|Description}} field, enter a suitable description for this status.
* To set the text colour for this status, tick the box next to {{DataPrompt|Text}} and use the drop down to choose a suitable colour.
* To set the background colour for this status, tick the box next to {{DataPrompt|Background}} and use the drop down to choose a suitable colour.
* If you want units with this status to be included in your upload to the web, click the {{Tab|Settings}} tab and set {{DataPrompt|Upload details}} to {{DataValue|Yes}}.
* If units with this status are to be considered {{DataValue|In Stock}} and should be included in your unit stock value, set {{DataPrompt|In Stock}} to {{DataValue|Yes}}.
* Click {{Button|Done}} and {{Button|Accept}} to save the new status.

== See also ==
* [[How do I set up a courtesy\loan unit?]]
* [[Selling a unit]]
* [[Creating a used unit]]
* [[Creating a new unit]]
* [[Getting the most out of your unit pictures on Catalyst FindIt]]

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