Stock List Import

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Summary

You can import a stock list (created externally to Platinum) directly into areas of the Stock Control, Order Processing or Workshop by pressing <Alt+F6>. This mechanism is used to interface Platinum with many parts catalogue (EPC) products.

Once activated with the <Alt+F6> from a "Stock Code" field, Platinum will import the stock list into the current module. This will save the user having to re-key the list that has just been built inside the EPC (or website).

A file that has been created with cost prices, e.g. a Fowlers import can only be imported into a purchase order as the price supplied is the cost price. If this file was imported into Stock Control or Workshop, you would end up with the cost price in the retail field.

More Information

We provide our own specification of stock list import for any third parties wishing to interface with Platinum.

The file is a line sequential fixed field design with the file name 'c:\catalyst\platinum.inp'.

Layout

Name Position Size Description
Stock 1 15 The stock code to be imported into the Platinum stock list. This field should be left-justified so the stock code proper starts at position 1.
Price 16 10 The price to import. This will be parsed.
10, 10.50, 15.4, -7.50
Quantity 26 10 The quantity to import. This will be parsed.
1, 5, -5
V.A.T. Rate 36 1 This is optional and will be used if the Stock Code has to be created inside Platinum. Valid values are 'S' for Standard Rate, 'E' for Exempt Rate and 'Z' for Zero Rated items.
If not provided then 'S' will be assumed.
Description 37 90 This is optional and will be used if the Stock Code has to be created inside Platinum.
If not provided then the Stock Code will be used on line one and "Auto-Created by List Import" will be used on line two.


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