You can now create multiple variations of an item automatically and have AccountEdge track the Stock of each variation.
A new master item must first be created. Once the master item is created the variation tab becomes available. A master item can be marked I Buy, I Sell, I Stock, however cannot be used on sales and purchases. The buying and selling details of the master items will be copied from the master item when a variation is created.
Note: any items created prior to AccountEdge 2014 with history cannot be used as a master item.
To create a variation of an item you must first create an item property. Each property will contain a property name and details. For example; the item is Coffee. You have created a property named Blend and Flavor, each having a list of details to choose from. Each property and details chosen for each item creates a list of variations for that item. 
On the master item you can select up to 3 properties. Listed under each property will be the list of variations created. Select each that will be applicable to that master item. Once you have selected to create the variations, a message will appears displaying the amount of variations created.
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In the Name field, type the name of the new item.
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Specify whether you buy, sell, and inventory this item by selecting the relevant options.
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As you select the options, fields appear next to them. These fields change according to the combination of selections you make.
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Enter the appropriate accounts in the fields that appeared during the previous step. With each selection you make, information tabs for the item become available, Buying Details, Selling Details, etc.
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Continue by selecting the detail information for this item until you reach the Variations tab.
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Click Add Properties.
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Enter the property ID and Name you want to use to generate the variations Item Number and Name.
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Click OK.
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After you have created a master item and item properties, you can now create variations of a master item.
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From the Item Information window - Variations view, of the master item, click the Select.. menu to select the property. Only 1 property can be selected for each list. Once you have selected a property a list of details will appear. Any or all details can be selected. You can select up to 3 properties for each master item.
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Click Create Variations. A message will appear displaying the number of variations created.
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Click OK.
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