Creating trims

Select Basics > Trim.
Click the New icon.
Specify main trim information:

Trim Number

Specify the trim number.

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

Name

Specify a name for the trim.

Description

Specify a brief description.

Main Category

Select Generic, Label, or Embroidery.

Category

Select a category.

You can define categories in Generic Lookup.

Category Group

Select a category group.

You can define trim category groups in Generic Lookup.

Material Type

Select a material type.

You can define material types in Generic Lookup.

Season

Select a season.

You can define seasons in Generic Lookup

Deliveries

Select a delivery method from the list.

You can define delivery methods in Generic Lookup.

Copied From

Displays the source record if the trim is a copy.

Brand

Select a brand.

You can define brands in Generic Lookup.

Division

Specify a division.

UOM

Select a unit of measure (UOM) from the list.

You can define UOMs in Generic Lookup.

User Defined Field 1

Pertains to any information or detail.

You can define this field in Generic Lookup.

User Defined Field 2

Pertains to any information or detail.

You can define this field in Generic Lookup.

User Defined Field 3

Pertains to any information or detail.

You can define this field in Generic Lookup.

User Defined Field 4

Pertains to any information or detail.

You can define this field in Generic Lookup.

User Defined Field 5

Pertains to any information or detail.

You can define this field in Generic Lookup.

User Defined Field 6

Pertains to any information or detail.

You can define this field in Generic Lookup.

User Defined Field 7

Pertains to any information or detail.

You can define this field in Generic Lookup.

User Defined Field 8

Pertains to any information or detail.

You can define this field in Generic Lookup. Click the drop-down button to select all or multi-select generic lookup values for this User Defined field.

User Defined Field 9

Pertains to any information or detail.

You can define this field in Generic Lookup. Click the drop-down button to select all or multi-select generic lookup values for this User Defined field.

Status

Select a user-defined status.
Specify additional information:

Construction

Select a construction type.

You can define construction types in Generic Lookup.

Finish

Select a finish type. You can multi-select or select all finish types for a specific trim record. Click OK.

You can define finish types in Generic Lookup.

Width / Unit

Specify the width by typing a value in the field and select a unit from the list.

You can define units in Generic Lookup.

Height / Unit

Specify the height by typing a value in the field and select a unit from the list.

You can define units in Generic Lookup.

Length / Unit

Specify the length by typing a value in the field and select a unit from the list.

You can define units in Generic Lookup.

Weight / Unit

Specify the weight by typing a value in the field and select a unit from the list.

You can define units in Generic Lookup.

Critical Material

Select the check box if the material is critical to a trim.

Chemical Warning

Select the check box if the trim contains chemicals that require extra care in handling.

Item Type

Select an item type.

You can define item types in Generic Lookup.

HTS Code

Select an HTS code.

You can define HTS codes in Generic Lookup.

Waste

Specify the percentage of waste generated when producing the trim.
To specify the composition of the trim, specify a value in the percentage field and select a component type from the list.
You can define components in Generic Lookup.
To add an image to the trim, drag and drop an image from your local folder to the Images section of the Overview tab.

Note: Original name of the attached image file is retained in the Images field and the Attachment destination folder.
When saving images with file extensions .eps, .ai, .psd, .tga, and .wmf for Trim Overview, two copies are created in Central file attachments folder. One is in .jpg format, the second one is in its original file type.
Specify main sourcing information:

Preferred / Main Supplier

Select a supplier from the list.

The available options are sourcing locations that you have assigned to the material.

See Assigning characteristics to a trim.

Preferred / Main Supplier Name

Displays the name of the main supplier.

Mill

Select a mill from the list.

Agent

Select an agent from the list.

Country of Origin

Select a country of origin.
Specify additional sourcing information:

Sample Min. Qty

Specify the minimum quantity.

Sample Price

Specify the sample price.

Unit of Measure

Specify the unit of measure.

Quote Date

Select the quote date for the supplier.

Purchase Price / Curr.

Specify the purchase price and currency.
Note: You can map a cost element to the purchase price.
See Defining cost element properties.

Price Unit of Measure

Specify the unit of measure for the price.

Valid From Date

Select the start date of the validity.

Note:

Valid To Date

Select the end date of validity.

Note: Valid From date is only set as a sourcing information. For instance, no validation will be done based on this date when this record is included in a Style BOM.Valid To date is only set as a sourcing information. For instance, no validation will be done based on this date when this record is included in a Style BOM.

Min. Order Qty

Specify the minimum order quantity.

Min. Order Qty / Color

Specify the minimum order quantity and color.

Lead Time

Identify the lead time.

Supplier Item Number

Specify the item number of the supplier.

Note: Supplier item number can consist of up to 50 alphanumeric characters.

Supplier Item Name

Specify the item name of the supplier.

Note: Supplier item name can consist of up to 255 alphanumeric characters.
Specify this information:

Colorways

Displays the colors that you have associated to the trim.
See Assigning colorways to a trim.

Size

Displays the sizes that you have associated to the trim.
See Assigning sizes to a trim.

Attachments

Displays the files that you have attached to the trim.

To attach a file, click Attachments on the toolbar.

Note: Original name of the attached file is retained in the Attachment field and the Attachment destination folder. When editing an attachment from an existing style record, there is no need to rename the file with edited values. You may resave the attached file with the original name.

Placement

Specify the placement.

Notes

Provide remarks or comments about the trim.

Free Field 1

Specify any information in the free field as additional information.

Free Field 2

Specify any information in the free field as additional information.

Date Field 1

Specify a date that is pertinent to the trim.

Date Field 2

Specify a date that is pertinent to the trim.
In the Miscellaneous Information section, specify if the trim is a template item by selecting Yes or No.

Note: A template item only serves as a basis for creating trims. It cannot be used and treated as an actual trim.
Specify ownership and main responsibilities information:

Note: If a user is assigned as an owner and the same user is set to inactive status on the Manager users module, the name of the user will still be displayed on the trim record unless the ownership fields of the record is edited. You can edit ownership information either on the trim details page or on the Trim panel. If you edit the ownership information on the Trim panel, changes are automatically saved unless you press Esc on your keyboard.
See Managing users in the PAH Online Help.

Designer

Select a designer from the list.

Colorist

Select a colorist from the list.

Trim Manager

Select a trim manager from the list.

Responsible

Select a user profile from the list.

Creation Date

Displays the date and time when the trim was created.

Changed Date

Displays the date and time when the trim was last modified.

Changed By

Displays the user profile that last modified the trim.
Click Save or Save and Close.