Creating colors

  1. Select Basics > Color.
  2. Click the New icon.
  3. Specify color details:
    Code

    Specify a color code.

    The code must be unique. Two or more items cannot have the same code.

    Note: If you are using the Infor Fashion PLM Extension for Adobe Illustrator, use only alphanumeric characters for the color code.

    See the Infor Fashion PLM Extension for Adobe Illustrator User Guide.

    Name
    Specify a color name.
    Type
    The color type is identified as Single, Combination, or Print.
    Sub Type
    Select a color subtype. You can define subtypes in Generic Lookup.
    Color

    Select a color from the list.

    Theme and standard colors are displayed. Click More Colors to select specific colors from the Color Picker.

    Shade

    Select a color shade from the list.

    Color shades classify colors according to their lightness or shade. You can define color shades in Generic Lookup.

    Color Family

    Specify a color family.

    Color family is used to group similar colors.

    For example, fire red, fiery red, and blood red can be classified under the color family Reds. You can define color families in Generic Lookup.

    Start Season

    Select a season from the list.

    You can define seasons in Generic Lookup.

    Free Field 1
    Specify any other related details pertaining to the color.
    Free Field 2
    Specify any other related details pertaining to the color.
    Free Field 3
    Specify any other related details pertaining to the color.
    ERP Color Code

    Specify the ERP color code.

    Infor Fashion PLM can interface with ERP systems, which can have their own set of colors and corresponding color codes.

    Description
    Provide a description for your color.
    Alt. Color Name
    Specify an alternative color name.
    Status

    Select a user-defined status.

    Note: Colors with an Operational status are disabled for editing.
    Color User Defined Field 1
    Specify a value for this field.

    You can create user-defined fields in Generic Lookup.

    Color User Defined Field 2
    Specify a value for this field.

    You can create user-defined fields in Generic Lookup.

    Color User Defined Field 3
    Specify a value for this field.

    You can create user-defined fields in Generic Lookup.

    Images
    Drag and drop images from your local computer to the image holder to graphically represent the color.
  4. Click Save or Save and Close.