# Setup Custom Fields for Item Master
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## How to Set Up Custom Fields for Item Master?
In this tutorial, we will learn how to **enable and configure custom fields in the Item Master setup in Logic ERP and** understand how these fields can be used during item creation and reporting.
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### Open Setup Custom Fields in Item Master
* Navigate to **Setup → Setup Items**
* Click on **"Setup Custom Fields for Item Master"**
* The **Item Master – Custom Fields** window will open.
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### Define Custom Field Properties
For each custom field, configure the following options:
* **Column Name**
* Enter the name of the custom field
* **Column Type**
* Press the **Space Bar** to select the type
* Available options:
* Text
* Numeric
* Date
* Boolean
* User Defined
* **Required**
* Set **Yes** if the field should be mandatory
* Set **No** if the field is optional
* **Visible**
* Set **Yes** or **No** to control field visibility during item creation
* **Default Column**
* Applicable when the column type is **User Defined**
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### Configure User Defined Custom Fields
* Select **User Defined** as the column type
* Press **F2** to define **default values**
* A dropdown list will be created using the values entered by the user
* Repeat the process to create multiple user defined custom fields as required
* Click **Save** after defining all fields
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### Set Display Order of Custom Fields
* Use **Set Order** to control the sequence of fields during item creation
* You can:
* Click **Set in Alphabetical Order**, or
* Use the **Arrow Keys** to manually rearrange the order
* Refresh and **Save** the updated order
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### Enable Custom Fields During Item Creation
* Open **Setup Item → Setup Items Multiple Packs/Sizes.**
* Open the **Column Locks** under **Configuration Window.**
* Search for **Custom Fields**
* Unlock the required options
User defined custom fields are now enabled under **Pack Details**.
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### Create a New Item with Custom Fields
* Create a **New Item**
* Click on **User Defined Columns**
* All previously created custom fields will be visible
* Enter the required details
* Click **OK** and **Save** the item
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### View Custom Fields in Item Reports
* Navigate to Reports/Queries\Item Reports and open **"Items Directory".**
* Before generating the report:
* Open the **Configuration Window**
* Go to **Groups / Options**
* Select the required **Item Custom Columns**
* You can also:
* Edit column names
* Change column order using **Edit Custom Columns**
* Save the configuration
* Select items
* Click on **Create** button to generate the report
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### Enable Custom Fields in Column Attributes
* Open **Setup → Column Attributes**
* Search for the custom field columns
* Enable the required fields
* Save the changes
* Press **F2** to refresh the report
The updated custom field details will now be visible in the report.
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### Conclusion
Custom fields in Logic ERP allow you to:
* Capture additional item-specific information
* Customize item creation screens
* Enhance reporting and analysis
This flexibility ensures the Item Master aligns perfectly with your business requirements.
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