You can search for stock items without knowing the item's stock code. You do this by creating a list of search categories for your stock items.
A search category consists of:
Searching by categories is a powerful tool. To work effectively you need a comprehensive list of categories and values.
Using search categories is optional. Deciding whether to use search categories depends on the range and complexity of your stock items.
Example of using search categories:
You deal with tins of paint.
You can create a category for Colour and values of White, Blue and Magnolia.
To search for magnolia paint, you enter Magnolia into the search. A list of stock items, with the colour Magnolia, as a search category are displayed.