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Style Codes

The Codes section within the Style module allows users to define and manage various code types linked to a style’s selected colourways. Codes become accessible only after selecting colourways in Style > Colours & Pricing.

This section supports product traceability, inventory handling, and order referencing through key code types. Code configuration may involve both automated and manual entries, depending on the selected method and site settings.

Quick Check - Before You Start

Style Codes

Code Types

The following code types are available:

  • Barcodes
  • Keycodes
  • TUN
  • SKU

Each can be added per colourway and may be associated with orders for visibility.

View Codes in Search

Barcodes, SKU, Keycode, and TUN can also be displayed as columns in Search > Style. Add these columns via Choose Columns to view and report on product identifiers directly from search results without opening each style record. Use the Style by Colour by Size view for a granular breakdown by colourway and size.

Style Codes Type

Barcodes

Barcodes are identifiers often linked to stock-keeping and scanning processes. It supports both auto-generated and manually entered formats.

Add Barcodes

  1. Click the plus (+) icon and select Barcode.

  2. In the pop-up window, complete the fields as follows:

    Field Description
    Barcode Specifies which barcode definition to use for generating or assigning the barcode. This dropdown can be configured in Barcode.
    Type Determines how the barcode value is populated. Choose from these types:
    • Auto - The system automatically generates the barcode using the template or rules defined. No manual input is required.
    • Manual - Enter a custom barcode manually. This is not generated by the system.
    Mode Determines how the barcode will be applied across the Style, Colour, and Size levels. This ensures that the barcode is generated or assigned to the correct variant of an item. Choose from the following options:
    • Style Colour Size - Generates or assigns a unique barcode for every size within each colourway of the style.
    • Colour only - Generates or assigns one barcode per colourway, shared across all sizes.
    • Size only - Generates or assigns one barcode per size, shared across all colours.

  3. Click Save to apply the barcode.

Admin Configuration Required

Barcode templates must be configured in Site Settings > Company > Barcode to enable auto-generation.

Add Style Barcode

Edit Barcodes

  1. Use the pen icon beside any barcode to open the popup window.
  2. Select a new barcode template.
  3. Click Save to complete changes.

Additional Notes

  • Orders automatically associate barcodes once a style is added, though users can deselect manually.
  • Deletion is restricted for barcodes that are already linked to existing orders. To remove a barcode column, you must first remove the associated order.
  • Barcode template is the only editable field in the Edit Barcode pop-up.

Edit Style Barcode

Keycodes

Keycodes provide a flexible manual entry option for internal or customer-defined product references. These codes are typically used for custom identification systems, customer-specific part numbers, or internal tracking codes that don't follow standard barcode or SKU formats. Unlike barcodes, keycodes are always manually entered and offer complete flexibility in naming conventions, making them ideal for scenarios where organisations need to maintain their own reference systems or comply with customer-specific coding requirements.

Add Keycodes

  1. Click the plus (+) icon and select Keycode.
  2. Enter the keycode value manually in the field.
  3. Inline editing is supported for quick modifications.

Additional Notes

  • Multiple keycode columns can be added per style.
  • Keycodes can be linked to orders for tracking purposes. Once an order is assigned to a Keycode column, it cannot be selected for another Keycode. Each order can only be associated with one Keycode.
  • Deletion is restricted for keycodes that are already linked to existing orders. To remove a keycode column, you must first remove the associated order.

Add Style Keycodes

TUN

TUNs (Trade Unit Numbers) support order traceability similar to keycodes. These identifiers are commonly used in trade and distribution environments to track product units through supply chains. TUNs help maintain visibility of products as they move between trading partners, warehouses, and distribution centres. They are particularly useful for managing inventory across multiple locations and ensuring accurate order fulfilment and tracking throughout the distribution network.

Add TUN

  1. Click the plus (+) icon and select TUN.
  2. Enter the TUN value manually in the field.
  3. Editing is supported for quick modifications.

Additional Notes

  • TUNs can be associated with orders for downstream visibility.
  • Deletion is restricted for TUNs that are already linked to existing orders. To remove a TUN column, you must first remove the associated order.

Add Style TUNs

SKU

Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) are system-generated identifiers used across warehousing and sales systems. SKUs serve as unique product identifiers that enable efficient inventory management, stock tracking, and sales reporting. Unlike other code types, SKUs are automatically generated by the system based on configurations defined in Style General Settings > SKU, ensuring consistency and standardisation. They are essential for warehouse operations, inventory counts, and sales analysis, but unlike barcodes, keycodes, and TUNs, SKUs cannot be associated with orders for tracking purposes.

Add SKU

  1. Click the plus (+) icon and select SKU.
  2. SKUs are automatically generated using configurations in Style General Settings > SKU
  3. Editing is supported for manual adjustments if required.

Additional Notes

  • SKUs cannot be associated with orders.
  • SKUs can be deleted at any time without restrictions.

Add Style SKU

Helpful Tips

  • Configure barcode templates and dropdown values before adding codes to styles.
  • Use consistent naming conventions across SKUs, barcodes, and keycodes to maintain clarity and prevent confusion.

Troubleshooting

Why can I not add or edit codes on the Codes tab?

Codes are only available after colourways exist on the style. Without colourways, there is nothing to attach codes to.

Steps to resolve:

  1. Open Style > Colours & Pricing and add the required colourways.
  2. Save the style, then return to Codes and add barcodes, keycodes, TUNs, or SKUs as needed.
Why is the Delete option blocked for my barcode (or keycode / TUN) column?

Deletion is blocked when a code column is linked to existing orders for that style.

Steps to resolve:

  1. Remove or change the association between that column and the linked order(s) as your process allows.
  2. Once no orders reference that column, remove the column from the style if still required.
Auto barcode is not generating—what should I verify?

Auto generation depends on Barcode definitions in Site Settings and the Type set to Auto in the add-barcode pop-up.

Steps to resolve:

  1. Confirm templates and rules in Site Settings > Company > Barcode.
  2. When adding a barcode, pick the correct Barcode definition and set Type to Auto, then save.
  3. Check Mode (Style Colour Size, Colour only, Size only) matches how you expect barcodes to be applied across variants.