Add Formula is the process of inputting a new formula with a new assigned formula number to the ISI OD program.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Begin by selecting the COMPONENTS tab from the ISI OD window.
- Click on the ADD FORMULA icon.
- Input the new FORMULA NUMBER and hit enter.
- Enter the PRODUCT NAME and hit enter. (Use the proper description for up-charges.)
- Bypass the FORM line by hitting enter.
- Input each ingredient to store the formula.
- Check if the formula is 100%.
- Input the PMS or closest PMS if the color is a special match in the PMS BOX.
- This auto-populates the BASE PRICE of the ink.
- Select the first dropdown menu labeled TYPE and select the type of ink.
- Formula has GHS, select yes or hit enter.
- In the APP dropdown menu select the correct designation.
- Formula has GHS, select yes or hit enter.
- In the dropdown menu labeled COLOR, select the appropriate color.
- Move to the ADD CATEGORIES section. Right click and add any applicable up-charges.
- Take this opportunity to make sure the product name includes the proper description for billing purposes.
- Adding categories auto-populates the additional charges and the final price.
- Enter the LAB values for the color match in the LAB area on the form.
- Inputting LAB values changes the color wheel in the top right of the formula window.
- Move to the DETAILS section and enter each line accordingly.
- Input the SUBSTRATE and hit enter.
- Input what the ink was MATCHED too and hit enter.
- Input the customer name and job number in the JOB line.
- Input your INITIALS and hit enter.
- Input any important information in the FORMULA NOTES section
- Input any special directions in the BATCH INSTRUCTIONS section.
- PRINT a hard copy.
- Close the window and select SAVE so the formula is catalogued digitally for future use.