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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
 
There is the ability within Platinum to create kits.  The following article explains the approved procedure to do so.
 
There is the ability within Platinum to create kits.  The following article explains the approved procedure to do so.
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== In Detail ==
 
== In Detail ==
 
Kit creating and building is split into stages:
 
Kit creating and building is split into stages:
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=== Creating a New Kit Part Number ===
 
Go to "Stock Control" -> "Maintenance Options" -> "Kit File Maintenance" -> "Add or Edit Stock Kits"
 
Go to "Stock Control" -> "Maintenance Options" -> "Kit File Maintenance" -> "Add or Edit Stock Kits"
*In the {{DataPrompt|Stock:}} field, enter in the Part Number of the top level kit your are amending/creating.  If in the {{DataPrompt|Desc.}} field you get a "Stock Not Found" message, press {{KeyPress|Shift+F10}}
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*In the {{DataPrompt|Stock:}} field, enter in the part number of the top level kit your are amending/creating.  If in the {{DataPrompt|Desc.}} field you get a "Stock Not Found" message, press {{KeyPress|Shift+F10}} to [[Creating a Stock Item|create a new Part Number.]]
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*Note: If you build this kit internally, i.e. it is made up from individual component parts that you stock, then on the {{DataPrompt|Movements Tab}}, set the {{DataPrompt|Internal Build?}} flag to "Yes".
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*Now press {{KeyPress|Enter}} to get into the {{DataPrompt|Part:}} field.
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*Now type in the part number that you want to add to the kit, or [[How do I find a stock code?|search]] for the part number you require.
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*Get into the {{DataPrompt|Qty.Reqd.}} field and enter the quantity of the part required for the kit.
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*In the {{DataPrompt|Notes:}} field, enter any applicable notes for this line item.
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Continue adding part numbers until all parts required for this kit have been added.
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*Press {{KeyPress|Escape}} and {{KeyPress|Accept}} to save changes.
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Now you have created the kit part number, you now need to build the kit and put a quantity in stock.
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=== Building Specific Products ===
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Go to "Stock Control" -> "Maintenance Options" -> "Kit File Maintenance" -> "Build Specific Products"
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*Enter in the part number of the kit you wish to build in the {{DataPrompt|Stock Code :}} field and {{KeyPress|Enter}}
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*In the {{DataPrompt|Quantity Assembled :}} field, enter in the quantity of the kit you wish to build and {{KeyPress|F2}} to assemble.
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Revision as of 10:42, 14 July 2009

Summary

There is the ability within Platinum to create kits. The following article explains the approved procedure to do so.

In Detail

Kit creating and building is split into stages:

Creating a New Kit Part Number

Go to "Stock Control" -> "Maintenance Options" -> "Kit File Maintenance" -> "Add or Edit Stock Kits"

  • In the "Stock:" field, enter in the part number of the top level kit your are amending/creating. If in the "Desc." field you get a "Stock Not Found" message, press <Shift+F10> to create a new Part Number.
  • Note: If you build this kit internally, i.e. it is made up from individual component parts that you stock, then on the "Movements Tab", set the "Internal Build?" flag to "Yes".
  • Now press <Enter> to get into the "Part:" field.
  • Now type in the part number that you want to add to the kit, or search for the part number you require.
  • Get into the "Qty.Reqd." field and enter the quantity of the part required for the kit.
  • In the "Notes:" field, enter any applicable notes for this line item.

Continue adding part numbers until all parts required for this kit have been added.

  • Press <Esc> and <Accept> to save changes.

Now you have created the kit part number, you now need to build the kit and put a quantity in stock.

Building Specific Products

Go to "Stock Control" -> "Maintenance Options" -> "Kit File Maintenance" -> "Build Specific Products"

  • Enter in the part number of the kit you wish to build in the "Stock Code :" field and <Enter>
  • In the "Quantity Assembled :" field, enter in the quantity of the kit you wish to build and <F2> to assemble.


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