Creating a new stock status

Summary

This article explains how to create a new stock status and assign them to a stock code in Stock Control.

Adding a stock status to stock codes can be helpful for reporting, searching, stock take and pricing purposes, e.g. OBS - Obsolete Stock.

Go to " Stock Control Add or Edit Stock Items".

On "Filter on :" either type in part of a stock code or a description and press <Enter> to find an existing stock code.
- Press <F5> or click [Edit] to enter the Stock Properties.
- Click on the [Groups/Analysis] tab.
- Click on the "Status:" box.
Type a 'unique' character code that relates to the status you require.
The code can be up to 3 characters in length and should be alphanumeric.
Press <Shift+F10>. This will take you to the Stock Status Properties.
Type in a 'Description' for the status.
You will also see "Text:" and "Background:" tick boxes where you can assign colours for your status. These are optional but useful in most cases.

Try to use contrasting colours (e.g. - Black text on a yellow background.)

If this status is to be stamped as being "Historic:", you will need to click on the [Parameters] tab and set "Historic:" as 'Yes'.

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Click [Done] and click [Accept] to create the new status.
This will now show the 'Description' of the Stock Status in the "Status:" field on the [Groups/Analysis] tab in the Stock Properties. To assign the status, simply press <Esc> and click [Accept].