To auto-build an item

If you haven’t already read the Inventory Transfers Overview, see Auto-building items for more information.

  1. Create the item records that you intend to include in the auto-build process. For each finished item you plan to auto-build, remember to set up its appropriate auto-build information in the Auto-Build Information window. See Creating items for more information.

  2. Click Auto-Build Inventory in the Inventory Command Center to open the Auto-Build Inventory window.

  3. Decide which finished items you want to build and enter the quantity of each that you want to build in the Qty to Build column.

  4. Click Build Items. The Inventory Transfers window appears, displaying the line items needed to build the finished items you chose in the previous step.

    Take a moment to review the entries in this window to be sure the quantities, unit costs and total inventory values are correct. Note that the quantities of the components in the list are displayed as negative numbers, while the quantities of the finished items in the list are shown with positive numbers.

    If you wish, you can make changes to the information that appears in the window. (Keep in mind, however, that you may incorrectly adjust the value of your items if you make changes to these entries.)

  1. Click Record to record the inventory transfer and update your inventory quantities and values.

Keyword: autobuild

To auto-build an item