How do I configure colours?

Summary

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

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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

" Reports & Settings Maintenance Options System Administrator Platinum Colours Add or Edit Default Colours".

• Click [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 'STA'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Stock Control Point of Sale"
• " Purchase Order Processing 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 their attention.

The colour code is 'STB'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Stock Control Point of Sale"
• " Purchase Order Processing 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 'STD'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Purchase Order Processing Sales Order Link"

Overridden

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

The colour code is 'STO'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Stock Control 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 'TM1'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Sales Prospecting 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 'TM2'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Sales Prospecting Contacts Due"

Overdue

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

The colour code is '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 'TM4'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Sales Prospecting 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 " Reports & Settings Maintenance Options System Administrator Platinum Settings Default Colours".

Good

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

The colour code is 'DLA'.

Ok

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

The colour code is 'DLB'.

An example of where this is used is:

• " Workshop Service/MOT"

Bad

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

The colour code is 'DLC'.

An example of where this is used is:

• " Workshop Service/MOT"

Very Bad

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

The colour code is 'DLD'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Workshop Service/MOT"

Ok and Checked

This colour is used to indicate that Ok and has been checked (No further attention required).

The colour code is 'DLE'.

An example of where this is used is:

• " Nominal Ledger Bank Reconciliation" to indicate that a foreign currency value has been verified and is correct.

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

" Reports & Settings Maintenance Options System Administrator Platinum Settings Default Colours".

Pass

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

The colour code is 'POA'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Workshop Unit 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 'POB'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Workshop Unit 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 'POC'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Workshop Unit 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 'POD'

An example of where this is used is:

• " Workshop Unit 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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