Specifying color information

  1. From the menu, select Basics > Colors.
  2. Click New.
  3. Specify this information:
    Code
    Specify a code for the color.

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

    Name
    Specify a name for the color.
    Operational
    Select Active or Inactive.
    Note: If enabled in the settings, colors with this field set to Inactive are not copied during copy actions on style colorways, material colorways, trim colorways, and color palette.

    Contact your administrator or see the Infor PLM for Fashion Administration Guide.

    Type
    The default value for this field is Single. The color type is automatically updated to Combination if you add combination colors.
    Sub Type
    Select a color subtype.

    Color subtypes are a generic lookup type and can be defined in Generic Lookup.

    Color
    Select a color from the list.
    Shade
    Select a color shade from the list.

    Color shades classify color based on their lightness or shade. Color shades are a generic lookup type and can be defined in Generic Lookup.

    Color Family
    Select a color family from the list.

    Color families are used to group similar colors. For example, fire red, fiery red, and blood red can be classified under the color family "Reds." Color families are a generic lookup type and can be defined Generic Lookup.

    Season
    Select a season from the list. You can define seasons in Generic Lookup.
    Free Field 1
    Use this free field to specify information about this color that does not fall under and other defined field.
    Free Field 2
    Use this free field to specify information about this color that does not fall under and other defined field.
    Free Field 3
    Use this free field to specify information about this color that does not fall under and other defined field.
    ERP Color Code
    Specify the ERP color code.

    ERP systems, such as M3 CE, that integrate with PLM for Fashion can have their own set of colors and corresponding color codes.

    Description
    Provide a description for the color.
    Alternative Name
    Specify an alternative name for the color.
    Status
    Select a status from the list.
    Color User Defined 1
    Select a value from the list. You can create user-defined fields for colors in Generic Lookup.