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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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Vehicle Model Codes are used to store default information about a specific model of vehicle.  
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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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When you create a vehicle 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 vehicle record; saving you time and ensuring continuity and clarity of information regardless of who creates the record.  
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*Press {{KeyPress|S-F10}} on vehicle model.
 
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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 Vehicle}}, {{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|Systems|{{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 vehicle 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 and Edit Vehicles}}.
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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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{{Tip|text=Follow [[Creating a New Vehicle|these]] instructions to complete the vehicle 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 vehicle 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 vehicle record fields will be populated from one of these two tabs, depending on whether it is a ''New'' or ''Used'' vehicle.
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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 vehicles of this model. It should be fairly general. You may add or remove sales text on an individual vehicle record.
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=== Library Media ===
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Add any specific [[Adding Pictures|images]] or [[Adding Videos|videos]] 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 Vehicle 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 Vehicles?#Option Pack Properties|this]] article for further instructions.
  
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Press {{KeyPress|ESC}} and {{Button|Accept}} the changes that you have made.
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[How do I Convert my Model Codes to Catalyst Standard Model Codes?]]
 
* [[How do I Convert my Model Codes to Catalyst Standard Model Codes?]]
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* [[Selling a Vehicle]]
 
 
* [[Creating a Used Vehicle]]
 
* [[Creating a Used Vehicle]]
 
* [[Creating a New Vehicle]]
 
* [[Creating a New Vehicle]]
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* [[Adding Pictures]]
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* [[How do I Enter or Amend Option Packs on Vehicles?]]
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* [[Adding New Vehicle Features]]
 
  
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Revision as of 09:08, 21 September 2017

Summary

Vehicle Model Codes are used to store default information about a specific model of vehicle.

More Information

When you create a vehicle 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 vehicle 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 Vehicle", "Engine size", "Chassis Prefix and Suffix", "Supplier" and even available "colours".

Creating a New Model Code

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

  • Click [Add].

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

  • Go to " Unit Sales Add and Edit Vehicles".
  • Click [Add].
  • Move down to the "Model" and press <Shift+F10>.
Follow these instructions to complete the vehicle 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 vehicle record is created.

Defaults

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

New/Used

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

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 vehicles of this model. It should be fairly general. You may add or remove sales text on an individual vehicle record.

Library Media

Add any specific images or videos 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 Vehicle Option Packs].
  • Click [Add] to add a new Option pack.
  • Please see this article for further instructions.


See also


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