Add an item to the Catalog

Steps

1. Click Add Item at the top right.

   A sheet opens that says: A reusable production item. Scenes that need it are linked from the Breakdown. It has Category, Name, Status and Description (optional). Add Item is switched off until you type a name.

   Mac screen: Add Item, no name yet so Add Item is off

2. Click the Category pop-up and choose a category.

   The categories include Extras / Background, Location / Set, Hair / Makeup, Special Effects, VFX, Sound and Animals, besides the ones in the filter row such as Props and Wardrobe.

   Mac screen: Add Item, the category menu

3. Type the item's name in Name. If the name already exists, read the note under the box.

   The note says, for example: The catalog already has “Umbrella”. Adding creates a separate item; to reuse it, link it from the Breakdown instead. You can still add the new item if you want a second one.

   Mac screen: Add Item, the catalog already has this name

4. Type a name such as Folding umbrella. Leave Status on Required, or choose another. Add a Description if you want.

   The Status pop-up starts on Required. Description is optional.

   Mac screen: Add Item, a new prop

5. Click Add Item in the sheet.

   The sheet closes, the new item appears in the table with Not used yet in Used in, and its details open in the inspector. A message says Added “Folding umbrella” to the catalog, with Undo and Dismiss.

   Mac screen: Catalog, the new item added and open

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