Product categories are created in order to easily keep track of a group of items. Follow these steps to create a new product category, whether individually or in bulk.

A new product category can be added in the following ways:
Individually
Adding/Editing Product Categories in Bulk via Maintenance Settings

Individually

1. Navigate to the Item List icon under the Master Data tab.

2. Find the item you would like to add a new product category for and double-click on it.

3. On the main Item section on the left, click on the box under Category and simply type in your new product category.
4. Save.

Adding/Editing Product Categories in Bulk via Maintenance Settings

1. If you would like to add/update multiple product categories in bulk, you may do so through the Maintenance Settings.
2. Open the Xilnex Menu, and go to System Configuration.

3. Under Maintenance Settings tab:
a. Category -> Item,
b. Type -> Item Category,
c. Value -> Your new Product Category,
d. Add.
4. If you wish to delete a product category, tick that category’s box and select Delete.
5. Save.