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Allocate stock to individual items on a works order

Allocation removes it from free stock so it cannot be allocated to another order

NOTE: If you have created a Purchase Order for these items from the Works Order, the relevant stock will be automatically allocated. You only need to use this method when using stock on hand

1. When in a Works Order, click "Load" In the "Free Stock" column

Works Order items table with the Load button in the Free Stock column highlighted, beside the Allocate button

2. If that column is not visible, click on "Screen Options"

Works Order page with a purple click marker on the Screen Options button, beside Collapse All below the Cashflows tab

3. Search for "Allocated Stock", then click the toggle switch so it is green

Column chooser for the Items tab filtered by "allo," with the Edit Page toggle for Allocated Stock highlighted

4. Click the "Allocate" button

Works Order item table with the Allocate button highlighted in the Alloc. Stock column for an item with quantity 5

5. Choose which of your available stock / inventory you want then click "Allocate"

Stock allocation dialog with Stock Qty, Pre-Allocated and Allocate columns, Allocate button highlighted on first row

6. Close this panel by clicking "X"

Stock allocation panel on a Works Order showing 5 allocated, with the X close button in the top right highlighted
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