Duplicate a stock item
You can copy an existing stock item and then amend the copied item to suit. You can copy:
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All details for an existing stock item, except the code and name.
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Limited details for an existing stock item as follows:
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The basic settings stored on the Details tab of the stock item (Product group, Trading settings, Costing method, Item status, Manufacturer details, Stocktake cycle, Item description) are copied, including batch/serial numbered item settings if applicable. In addition, the settings for movement history and negative stock levels although not displayed on the stock item are also copied.
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You can copy other details set for the item as required; for Units of measure, Locations, Supplier details, Alternative items, Cross-selling items, Memos, and Alerts.
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Stock movement details are not copied from the original stock item.
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If the item you're duplicating is a Built item assembled using a bill of materials, the bill of materials is not copied.
Duplicate an existing stock item
Open: Stock Control > Stock Records > Enter New Stock Item.
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Enter the Code and Name for your new stock item, and select its Product Group.
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Select Duplicate.
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Select the stock item Code that you want to copy details from.
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To check the details of the item you're copying, click View Detail.
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If you can't see a stock item, you might have set its Current Status to Inactive. You can amend the stock item to change its status.
You can't duplicate a stock item that is a Phantom item assembled using a bill of materials (BOM).
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Choose which details to copy from the original stock item.
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To copy all the stock item details, select Duplicate all details.
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To choose which details to copy, select Duplicate basic details, plus.
Basic details are always copied, including settings on the Details tab, Analysis tab, Batch/Serial Nos tab if applicable, and Comments tab.
You can choose to copy:
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Units of measure.
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Supplier details.
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Attachments.
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Locations.
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Alternative items.
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Cross-selling items.
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Memos.
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Alerts (stock item alerts).
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Click OK to copy the details to your new stock item.
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Continue to set up your new stock item.
If applicable, click Selling Prices to edit the stock item price.
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To save the stock item, select Save.