You can approach the creation of the modifier option hierarchy in a vertical or horizontal approach. In a vertical approach, you create the modifier and associate all options/sub-options to the modifier before moving on to the next modifier (Mod a = seats, options = 2-seat or 3-seat). In a horizontal approach, you create all the modifiers first and then add the options/sub-options to each modifier in turn (Mod a = seats, Mod b = wood trim, Mod c = color). For this example, a horizontal approach is demonstrated.

Note: You cannot modify the order of the sub-options in the modifier group nor the order of the modifiers so ensure you create the modifiers in the order you wish them to appear at Point of Sale

1. To add a modifier to an inventory item, edit the item and select the Inventory Details window - Modifiers tab.
2. To add the first modifier, right-click anywhere on the left pane and select New from the pop-up menu. The Enter Description dialog box appears. Should you create a modifier or modifier option/sub-option in error, right-click on the modifier and select Delete from the pop-up menu. You can only delete from the tree view on the left pane, not from the listing on the right pane.
3. Type “Select # of Seats” in the text box and click [OK]. The dialog box closes and you return to the Modifiers tab with the new modifier appearing in the tree view menu in the left pane and in the modifier list in the right pane.
4. Repeat for modifiers “Select Nice Touches” and “Select Color”. They appear below the Select # of Seat modifier in the order created.
5. To add a rule for the type of selection the modifier requires, click the Rule cell button and select one of the following rules from the drop-down list:
   • Selection - relates to a modifier option choice where the modifier option has its own part number. The existing part may be an item you a stock or just a miscellaneous item. The options are shown as separate line items on an invoice and/or special order. They must have an existing part associated with them.
   • Integrated Selection - relates to a modifier option choice where the modifier option doesn't have its own part number but is an integral option of the modifier. The option shows as a comment only attached to the main item on the invoice. The cost and retail prices are built into the invoiced item.
   • Select Options - relates to a modifier where you are not required to select modifier option but you can select more than one if so desired.
   • Select One of - relates to a modifier where you can only select one of the modifier option choices.
   • Select One or More of - relates to a modifier where you can only select one or more of the modifier option choices.
   • Production Part - relates to a modifier option choice where the modifier option is a production part and not an inventory item.
   • Use the following information for step 5:
     • Select # of Seat modifier rule type = “Select One of” because either the 2-seat or the 3-seat must be chosen from.
     • Select Nice Touch modifier rule type = “Select Options” because the customer doesn't need to select any of the nice touch options or can select all of them.
     • Select Color modifier rule type = “Select One of” because the customer can only choose one color.
6. To specify each modifier's options, right-click the desired modifier in the tree view menu and select New Sub Item from the drop-down menu. The Enter Description dialog box appears for this modifier option group. Use the following information for steps 6a) through 6d):
   • Select #of Seats
     • 2-seat, Part = W126SOFA-2S, Rule = selection
     • 3-seat, Part = W126SOFA-3S, Rule = selection, Cost = $100.00, Retail = $200.00
   • Select Nice Touches
     • Oak trim, Part (suffix) = Trim, Rule = integrated selection, Cost = $20.00, Retail = $40.00
     • Side cushions, Part (suffix) = Cushions, Rule = integrated selection, Cost = $10.00, Retail = $18.00
     • Pull out coffee tray, Part (suffix) = Coffee tray, Rule = integrated selection, Cost = $25.00, Retail = $42.00
   • Select Color
     • Blue, Part (suffix) = Blue, Rule = integrated selection
     • Black, Part (suffix) = Black, Rule = integrated selection
     • Orange, Part (suffix) = Orange, Rule = integrated selection
   • a)Type the description of the option and click [OK]. The dialog box closes and you return to the Modifiers tab with the new modifier option appearing in the tree view menu in the left pane and in the modifier option list in the right pane. You could either repeat the procedure above for each modifier option, or since you are continuing in the same list, just enter the information in the list on the right pane.
   • b)Click the Rule cell button and select the appropriate rule from the drop-down list. Repeat for each modifier option.
   • c)Type either a part number (when rule = selection) or part suffix (when rule = integrated selection) in the Part column. The part suffix is only used for reporting.
   • d)For all options that have an additional cost to (positive number) or reduce the cost of (negative number) the base item, enter the correct cost in the Cost text box and retail price in the Retail text box.
7. To view how this configuration appears at Point of Sale, click [Test]. A series of dialog boxes appear exhibiting the following behavior:
   • a)First dialog box is entitled Select # of Seats, you must select either the 2 seats or 3 seat option before [OK] is available. You are not allowed to chose both. Chose the 3 seat option so you can test that the extra charge is considered.
   • b)Click [OK] and the second dialog box entitled Select Nice Touches appears. The [OK] is immediately available because you are not required to select any, however, you can select multiple options in the list. Chose two options so you can test that the extra charge is considered.
   • c)Click [OK] and the third dialog box entitled Select Color appears. You must select one of the three color options before [OK] is available. You are not allowed to more than one.
   • d)Click [OK] and the third dialog box entitled Confirm appears listing the choices you've selected. Click [OK], the dialog box closes and you return to the Modifiers tab.
8. Click [Ok] on the Inventory Details window Toolbar.