Component Create a New Component
A component is any material used to make your products, such as fabrics, trims, labels, or zippers. This guide will walk you through the process of adding new materials to your component library.
Creating a component allows you to add new materials to your component library for use across your products. Each component requires essential details such as a unique component number, description, and component type. Proper setup ensures your materials are easily searchable and consistently categorised throughout the system.
Create Component
Follow these steps to create a new component in the system.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Click the Create button in the main page bar. |
| 2 | Select Component from the dropdown menu. |
| 3 | In the pop-up window, fill in the essential details: • Component Number – A unique code for the material (e.g., FAB-001). • Description – A clear name for the material (e.g., 120gsm Cotton Poplin). This is a mandatory field. • Component Type – The category of the material (e.g., Fabric, Label, Zipper). • Complete any other required fields as configured for your business. |
| 4 | Click Add to save the new component. |
Before You Begin
Before creating a component, ensure that the necessary Component Types and any custom fields have been configured in Site Settings > Component > Component Type. If you are unsure, check with your system administrator.
Helpful Tips
Use a Clear Naming Convention: Adopt a consistent naming system for your components (e.g., MATERIAL-SUPPLIER-CODE) to make them easy to search for and identify.
Prepare Information in Advance: Gather all necessary details, such as supplier codes, material composition, and unit of measure, before creating the component to ensure accuracy.
Duplicate for Efficiency: If you need to add a similar component, use the Duplicate function on an existing one. This copies all the relevant details, saving you time and reducing manual errors.