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Vehicle Colours / Colors

Managing

Vehicle Colours / Colors in OPS-COM allows administrators to define and manage the picklist of available vehicle colours used throughout the system. This feature is important for accurate vehicle identification, detailed record-keeping, and ensuring consistency in data entry, supporting efficient enforcement and management operations.

Using this Feature

Managing Vehicle ColourColours Picklistis

done through the Vehicle Colours page.

  1. Hover over AdminSystem OptionsConfigurationVehicles, and click VehiclesManage followed by Vehicle Colors.Colours.

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  3. The Manage Vehicle Colours page willdisplays, display.

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Adding Plate Types
  1. Click Add Colour.
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  3. Complete Name Thefield.
  4. Click ManageSave VehicleChanges.
  5. Colours
modal
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be
displayed.
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Editing Plate Types
  1. Locate the colourColour nameyou wish to modify in the list.
  2. Click the Edit button next to it.
  3. Make your updates and click Save Changes.
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you
are
finished.

Deleting Colours

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Editing Vehicle Colours

To edit a colour name, click the Edit button and follow the prompts.

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Click Save Changesorder to make the changes, if there are any errors while editing the vehicle colour name they will be displayed before allowing you to save. 

Deleting Vehicle Colours

To delete a colour name, click the Delete button and follow the prompts. 

Important

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  1. Locate

    The Delete Vehiclethe Colour modal window will appear asking you if you are sure you would likewish to delete this colourremove from the list. 

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Best Practices & Considerations

  • Consistency: Use standard colour names to maintain consistency across your records.
  • User Experience: A well-maintained and comprehensive list of vehicle colours makes data entry easier and more accurate for both administrators and users.
  • Reporting: Accurate colour data can be useful for various reports, such as identifying common vehicle types in your lots.