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 Colours is done through the Vehicle Colours page.
Hover over System Configuration, Vehicles, and click Manage Vehicle Colours.
The Manage Vehicle Colours page displays, showing all currently defined vehicle colours. This page provides a straightforward interface to add, edit, and delete.
Adding Plate Types
Click Add Colour.
Complete Name field.
Click Save Changes.
Editing Plate Types
Locate the Colour you wish to modify in the list.
Click the Edit button next to it.
Make your updates and click Save Changes.
Deleting Colours
In order to delete a vehicle colour, it must not be in use by any vehicles in the system. Administrators must first ensure that no vehicles are currently assigned this colour before it can be removed. This prevents vehicle records from having blank or invalid information.
Locate the Colour you wish to remove from the list.
Click the Delete button next to it and confirm.
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.
