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You can apply the same or different templates to an item multiple times. The more recent attribute values (from the last template applied) override previous values unless the previous value is not updatable (for example, the Primary Unit of Measure, which is never updatable).

For example, you define a new item and apply a template that has the Primary Unit of Measure = EACH and Cycle Count Enabled = YES. Next, you apply a new template with Primary Unit of Measure = DOZ, Cycle Count Enabled = NO, and Carrying Cost Percent = 3. The attribute values are now: Primary Unit of Measure EACH, Cycle Count Enabled NO, and Carrying Cost Percent 3.

   To define item templates:

1. Navigate to the Item Templates Summary folder window.

2. Choose New to navigate to the Item Template window.

3. Enter a unique name and description for the template.

4. Indicate whether the template is restricted to use by only one organization. If you leave the organization code blank, you can use the template in any organization.

Note: When you enter an organization code, some attributes, such as the planner, may be tied to the organization. For this reason, you cannot change the organization once the template has been defined.

5. Select an alternative region to display attributes and values for an item attribute group.

For a list of attributes displayed in each group see: Item Attributes Listed by Group Name.

6. Enter a value for those attribute you want to include in the template.

For non-mandatory item attributes, you can enter blanks (spaces) for the value or leave null. When you next apply this template to an item, the spaces overwrite any existing attribute value.

7. Indicate whether an attribute is enabled for this template.

Attention: If you enable a status attribute, its value will not be applied to the item if the status attribute is under status control. See: Defining Item Status Codes.

8. Save your work.

See Also

Item Attribute Controls

Status Control

Customizing the Presentation of Data in a Folder

Defining Items