Creating new materials

To create a new material:

1. Either:
   • click on the Set Material Search Criteria window
   • click on the Material Maintenance toolbar
   • select File > New... from the main menu
   • right click on the Material Selector grid and select New...
   • press Ctrl + N.
   The Create New Material window is displayed.
   
2. Enter the details of the material.
   
   Note: We recommend that your organisation establishes a naming standard for material codes and descriptions.
    
3. Click .
   The new material is added.
4. Update the details of the material. See Maintaining materials and suppliers.