How To: Create Matrices

How To: Create Matrices

 
Item matrices let you create and manage apparel items with multiple sizes and colors at the same time, instead of managing each item individually. 
 
 
  1. Permission to view and edit the Matrix List
 
Creating a New Matrix
  1. Go to Item Management > Matrices.
  2. Select Create New Matrix.
  3. In the matrix editor, enter the following required fields:
    1. Description
    2. Level
    3. Vendor
    4. Store assignment
    5. Current retail
    6. Default vendor price
  4. Select Select Dimensions, then choose the sizes and colors for the items.
  5. Confirm your selections when prompted to create the items.
  6. Select Save and Close. The new items will appear on the main inventory items screen.
Additional Matrix Options

Pricing Management: 

Use Update Default Vendor Price & Default Retail to control pricing behavior.

  • Selected: Manage prices for all items as a group.

  • Cleared: Manage prices for each item individually.

Figure: Example of the Matrix editor featuring the Update Default Vendor& Retail Price checkbox

Shared tabs:

The matrix editor includes many of the same tabs as the item editor, such as:
  1. Details
  2. Pictures
  3. Dimensions
  4. Reporting
  5. Purchasing Activity
  6. Web Properties
Matrix-specific tabs:

View inventory and cost information by store and item, including:
  1. On Hand
  2. On Order
  3. Calculated Cost
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Note: Some points of sale have limitations when using matrices. Review point-of-sale limitations on the Help site before creating a matrix.