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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
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The Vehicle Model stores pre defined information about a model of vehicle, including {{DataPrompt|Description}}, {{DataPrompt|Manufacturer}}, {{DataPrompt|Category of Vehicle}}, {{DataPrompt|Engine size}}, {{DataPrompt|Chassis Prefix and Suffix}}, {{DataPrompt|Supplier of vehicle}} and  {{DataPrompt|colours}}.
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Unit Model Codes are used to store default information about a specific model of unit.
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* The more information that you enter here will be added to a new vehicle in the system.
 
  
 
== More Information ==
 
== More Information ==
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Go to {{Menu|{{VS}}|Add and Edit Vehicles}}
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{{Units}}
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*Press {{KeyPress|S-F10}} on vehicle model.
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When you create a unit record you will be able to choose the model from a list of codes. The defaults for that model will populate various fields on the unit record; saving you time and ensuring continuity and clarity of information regardless of who creates the record.
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*Type in the {{DataPrompt|Model Code:}} for the vehicle.
 
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*Type in the {{DataPrompt|Description:}} of the vehicle.
 
  
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=== Defaults Tab ===
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The fields that you can pre-define include {{DataPrompt|Description}}, {{DataPrompt|Manufacturer}}, {{DataPrompt|Category of Unit}}, {{DataPrompt|Engine size}}, {{DataPrompt|Chassis Prefix and Suffix}}, {{DataPrompt|Supplier}} and even available {{DataPrompt|colours}}.
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*Enter the {{DataPrompt|Manufacturer:}} code of the vehicle.
 
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*Press {{KeyPress|C-F1}} to select the vehicles category.
 
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*Enter the vehicles {{DataPrompt|Engine Capacity:}}.
 
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*Enter the vehicles {{DataPrompt|Chassis Prefix:}}.
 
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*Enter the vehicles {{DataPrompt|Chassis Suffix:}}.
 
  
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=== New Tab ===
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== Creating a New Model Code ==
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*Enter the {{DataPrompt|Ideal Target:}} price.
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Go to {{Menu|{{VS}}|Maintenance Options|Add or Edit Models}}.
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*Enter the vehicles {{DataPrompt|Supplier:}}.
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* Click {{Button|Add}}.
  
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=== Colour Tab ===
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Alternatively you may create a Model Code whilst creating a new unit record:
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*Type in a Colour and click {{Button|Add}}. Repeat for as many as desired.
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* Go to {{Menu|{{VS}}|Add or Edit Units}}.
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* Click {{Button|Add}}.
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* Move down to the {{DataPrompt|Model}} and press {{KeyPress|S-F10}}.
  
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Press {{KeyPress|ESC}} and {{Button|Accept}} the changes that you have made.
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{{Tip|text=Follow [[Creating a new unit|these]] instructions to complete the unit record once you have created your new Model Code.}}
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=== Model ===
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Enter the Model Code then press {{KeyPress|ENTER}}.
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* Enter the model {{DataPrompt|Description}}.
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{{Tip|text=On each of the subsequent tabs, the more fields you complete the more information will be filled in as a unit record is created.}}
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=== Defaults ===
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Complete the fields with information relevant to the model you are creating.
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=== New/Used ===
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When creating a unit record fields will be populated from one of these two tabs, depending on whether it is a ''New'' or ''Used'' unit.
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=== Colours ===
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Type in a Colour and click {{Button|Add}}. Repeat for as many as desired.
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=== Features ===
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Select any features to assign to the model and click {{Button|>>}}.
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=== Sales text ===
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Only enter text to apply to all units of this model. It should be fairly general. You may add or remove sales text on an individual unit record.
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=== Library Media ===
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Add any specific [[Adding pictures|images]], [[Adding videos|videos]] or other media for this model.
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Once you have completed as many fields as you wish (the minimum you must enter is {{DataPrompt|Model Code}}) and {{DataPrompt|Model Description}}, press {{KeyPress|ESC}} and {{Button|Accept}}.
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== Option Packs ==
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Whilst creating a Model you may add an Option Pack. You may link the pack to the specific model you are creating or leave the associated model list blank to allow any model to access the pack.
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* Select your model and click {{Button|Edit}}.
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* Press {{KeyPress|F5}} to open {{Tab|Add or Edit Unit Option Packs}}.
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* Click {{Button|Add}} to add a new Option pack.
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* Please see [[How do I enter or amend option packs on units?#Option Pack Properties|this]] article for further instructions.
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [[:Category:Getting Started|Getting Started]]
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* [[How do I convert my model codes to Catalyst standard model codes?]]
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* [[Getting Started - Vehicle Sales]]
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* [[Creating a used unit]]
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* [[Getting Started - Workshop]]
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* [[Creating a new unit]]
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* [[Recommended Vehicle Sales Routines]]
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* [[Creating unit manufacturers]]
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* [[Creating a Used Vehicle]]
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* [[How do I enter or amend option packs on units?]]
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* [[Creating a New Vehicle]]
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* [[Creating a New Vehicle by Copying an Existing Vehicle]]
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* [[What are the Vehicle Stock Numbers Starting at 90000000?]]
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{{KB_VS}}{{ZN_Admin}}
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* [[How do I See a List of New\Used Vehicles in Stock?]]
 
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* [[Adding New Vehicle Features]]
 
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* [[Adding New Vehicle Feature Categories]]
 
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* [[How do I Deal with Sale or Return Vehicles?]]
 
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* [[Catalyst FindIt]]
 
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* [[Platinum Links]]
 
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* [[Adding Pictures]]
 
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* [[How Can I Assure my Vehicles Will Upload to FindIt?]]
 
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* [[Getting the Most Out of Your Vehicle Pictures on FindIt]]
 
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* [[Can I display my vehicles on a large screen in my showroom?]]
 
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* [[How can I Upload Vehicles to My Website?]]
 
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* [[How do I Print a Vehicle Data Sheet?]]
 
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* [[Third Party Websites linked to FindIt]]
 
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* [[How can I View only my Vehicles on FindIt?]]
 
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* [[How do I add news to my website?]]
 
  
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Latest revision as of 11:18, 12 January 2022

Summary

Unit Model Codes are used to store default information about a specific model of unit.

More Information

Units: Unit is a general term used to cover all types of vehicle and machinery, including items such as motorcycles, scooters, cars, trucks, vans, caravans, motorhomes, boats, tractors, ATVs, agricultural equipment, wholegoods and construction equipment.

When you create a unit record you will be able to choose the model from a list of codes. The defaults for that model will populate various fields on the unit record; saving you time and ensuring continuity and clarity of information regardless of who creates the record.

The fields that you can pre-define include "Description", "Manufacturer", "Category of Unit", "Engine size", "Chassis Prefix and Suffix", "Supplier" and even available "colours".

Creating a New Model Code

Go to " Unit Sales Maintenance Options Add or Edit Models".

  • Click [Add].

Alternatively you may create a Model Code whilst creating a new unit record:

  • Go to " Unit Sales Add or Edit Units".
  • Click [Add].
  • Move down to the "Model" and press <Shift+F10>.
Follow these instructions to complete the unit record once you have created your new Model Code.

Model

Enter the Model Code then press <Enter>.

  • Enter the model "Description".
On each of the subsequent tabs, the more fields you complete the more information will be filled in as a unit record is created.

Defaults

Complete the fields with information relevant to the model you are creating.

New/Used

When creating a unit record fields will be populated from one of these two tabs, depending on whether it is a New or Used unit.

Colours

Type in a Colour and click [Add]. Repeat for as many as desired.

Features

Select any features to assign to the model and click [>>].

Sales text

Only enter text to apply to all units of this model. It should be fairly general. You may add or remove sales text on an individual unit record.

Library Media

Add any specific images, videos or other media for this model.

Once you have completed as many fields as you wish (the minimum you must enter is "Model Code") and "Model Description", press <Esc> and [Accept].

Option Packs

Whilst creating a Model you may add an Option Pack. You may link the pack to the specific model you are creating or leave the associated model list blank to allow any model to access the pack.

  • Select your model and click [Edit].
  • Press <F5> to open [Add or Edit Unit Option Packs].
  • Click [Add] to add a new Option pack.
  • Please see this article for further instructions.

See also


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