Use this dialog to add, edit, or duplicate an item. If you are duplicating an item, the fields are copied from the existing item but will be saved as a new item. In this case, please change the Item Code to a unique code, and make sure the inventory counts are correct, since even these are copied from the existing record.

Item Code(Input/scan bar code):

Enter a short (but memorable) code for this item. If you have the right equipment (e.g., barcode reader) you may scan the item code instead. Make sure the cursor is in the Item Code field.

Item Description:

Enter the full description you want to be displayed.

Category:

Select the category of the item.

Sub-Category:

Select the sub-category of the item.

Use Bill of Materials

Check this box to use the Bill of Materials created for this item.

Select Items

Open the Bill of Materials window. If the new item you are creating is a package or bundle of other items, use the Bill of Materials to specify those items and to help you estimate costs. This button is unavailable when this item is part of another item's Bill of Materials.

Pricing

Unit Purchase Cost:

This is the value when you buy the item.

Unit Sales Price:

This is the value when you sell the item.

Tax:

Select the tax rate which applies. If you only see None you may need to configure the Tax Options (Options from the main window then click the Tax tab).

Unit Measure:

Not all items are sold individually. Input feet, meters, pounds, kgs or by the sack or dozen etc.

Item Note:

Enter the note for this item.

Item Website:

This is the website of the item if there is one.

Custom Field 1

This is the value of your 1st custom field (the label name is set in Options ~ Item).

Custom Field 2

This is the value of your 2nd custom field (the label name is set in Options ~ Item).