To create a new supplier file, from the Main Menu:

Select Stock Routines and the following menu will now appear.

- Stock Routines Menu -

Select Supplier File

Select Create/Amend/Delete Suppliers

The Supplier File Filter Screen now appears, as below.

- Suppliers Filter Screen -

Enter a Supplier Code for the supplier file you wish to create.  The code should consist of the first 5 letters of the supplier name followed by a 2-digit number starting with 01.  An example is shown below.

- Example Supplier Code -

If the supplier file already contains a record with the same first 5 letters of the supplier name and 01 at the end, the next supplier should have 02 at the end of the supplier code, as below.

- Alternative Example Supplier Code -

Press Enter.

You will then receive a prompt, 'This record is not on file. Do you want to add it?' Select Yes.

A new supplier file will now be open as below.

- Supplier File -

Enter the Purchase Code.  This could be an account number which must be quoted every time an order is placed.

Enter the Surname, First name and Dear/Salutation Details for your main point of contact with the supplying company.

Enter the Company Name (on address line 1), Address, Telephone, Fax and E-mail Details for the supplier.

Select F2 Exit to save the file.