Step 1.  Click on the  Registers > Products/Items  menu option

Step 2.  Click on the  Add  button

Step 3. Complete the required information

• Enter a  Description  and  Group
• Tick the  Maintain Stock on Hand  option
•  A.  In the Purchase Units select the unit type in which you buy the Product/Item
•  B.   In the Sales/Use Units select the unit type in which you sell or use the Product/Item in. A and B  do not  have to be the same unit.
• Click on the  OK   button   once all the data has been entered.

Step 4. Add an Opening on-hand amount

To add an opening on-hand amount, click on the  Transactions  tab and click on the  Add   button   at the bottom of the page.

Step 5. I n the window that opens  Enter a  Date  for the transaction  

1. To set an opening balance of stock/ inventory the  Transaction  will be an  Adjustment .
   
2. Enter a  Qty  (Quantity) and a  Batch No.  and   Notes   if required.
   
3. Click  OK  once you have entered the required information.
   

In the future the totals can be updated from  cashbook or invoice entries . 

However, if you need to enter a transaction independently of the cashbook or invoices, choose the appropriate  Transaction  type and enter the details.

Click on the link follow the steps on how to complete  Linking to the Products/Items register in cashbook transactions or invoice entry.