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Extra Description:
This field complements the description field, it can be any amount of text as required (no limit). The extra description field can be searched on during product lookup, it can also be printed on invoices and packing slips if required.

Type:
Enter the type for this product, press F1 (or click) to select from the drop down list. Product types are defined in "Utilities - Types - IN".

Category:
Enter the category for this product, press F1 (or click) to select from the drop down list. Product categories are defined in "Utilities - Codes - IN".
Note: this field will only be displayed if any product categories have been defined.

Non-Diminishing:
All products that are stocked should be left as "No", meaning they are diminishing items.
Enter "Yes" for items like labour and other service type items.
Note: this option cannot be changed once transactions have been entered. See notes on Non-Diminishing Items for more details.

Non-Stock Item:
If this code is being used to record non-stock items then select "Yes - standard" or "Yes - special".
The standard option means that when the user selects this product they must enter a product number, description and type.
The special option means that the product number, description and type all default to those on this product record. Use the special option for some commonly used services which vary little in their descriptions.
Note: this option cannot be changed once transactions have been entered.

Serial Tracking:
Enter "Yes" if you want this product to have serial tracking enabled. This means that every stock-in and stock-out transaction will require the entry of serial numbers for each item.
Note: this option cannot be changed once transactions have been entered.

Status:
This defaults to "Normal/Active".
Select "Disabled" when the product is nolonger being purchased anymore, any remaining stock can be sold but no more stock can be purchased.

Superseding Part:
If the stock item is disabled you can enter a superseding part. If a user enters this product during sales order entry they will be asked if they want to use the superseded part instead.
In addition to parts being superseded you can also define a list of alternate parts, this is done during product maintenance.

Before saving the product you need to enter some more details on the different tab pages, most fields are optional and if you click the "Save" button you will be informed of any fields that require further input.

See Part Selling Details, Part Discounts and Part Purchasing Details for more details.