To help save valuable data entry time, customers can select a part to serve as a model for newly added parts. Each time a new part ID is entered that is not on file, the fields for the model part are automatically provided as defaults. Customers can then edit the default entries as needed.

The standard information copied from a model part's record includes:

• Product line ID
• Inventory item status
• Unit of measure
• Fractional Qty Allowed
• Discounts allowed
• Back orders allowed
• Taxable status
• UPS shippable
• Fractional cost/price allowed
• Bin location
• Product categories
• Primary vendor

1. In IC, Parts, Maintain Parts enter a part to use as the model (There may already be a part on file to use as a model part). Enter only information that will be common to most parts and that you wish to use as defaults when new parts are created.
2. In IC, Utilities, Maintain IC Parameters select the part to be used as a model part in the 'Model part' field.
3. In IC, Parts, Maintain Parts enter new parts as needed. Default information based on the model will automatically appear
4. Enter any missing or additional information. If the default information is incorrect or needs to be changed for the new part, change it while entering the part in Maintain Parts.