# Cloning an Inventory Item (Basic)

When creating a new inventory item that is similar to an existing one, it’s often easier to clone the current item and then make the small adjustments needed to ensure the new item is unique.

<span style="color: rgb(45, 194, 107);">**Inventory Module &gt; Configuration &gt; Inventory Setup**</span>

- Search for the inventory item you are wanting to clone
- Click on "**Clone**"

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A new window will open to show

- **Update** A - E as shown below as needed
- Click "**Clone**"

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<div id="bkmrk-the-newly-created-in">The newly created Inventory Item will then open, allowing you to review the details and make any necessary updates or changes.</div><div id="bkmrk--2"></div>##### Update Inventory Description 

<span style="color: rgb(45, 194, 107);">**Inventory Module &gt; Configuration &gt; Inventory Setup**</span>

Double-click on the item and go to the **“Inventory Details”** tab.

Update A-D

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##### Updating the Default Supplier

<span style="color: rgb(45, 194, 107);">**Inventory Module &gt; Configuration &gt; Inventory Setup**</span>

Double-click on the item and go to the **“More Details”** tab.

<div id="bkmrk-if-you-need-to-updat">- If you need to update details such as the Unit of Measure or Unit of Measure Type, this is where those changes should be made.
- Update your Default Supplier

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##### Inventory Label Description

<span style="color: rgb(45, 194, 107);">**Inventory Module &gt; Configuration &gt; Inventory Setup**</span>

Double-click on the item and go to the **“Extra Details”** tab.

Update the "**Label**" Field with what you would like your label to say

<p class="callout info">Depending on the size of your font you may need to keep this description short by using abbreviations</p>

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##### Brand, Make and Model

<span style="color: rgb(45, 194, 107);">**Inventory Module &gt; Configuration &gt; Inventory Setup**</span>

Double-click on the item and go to the **“Extra Details”** tab.

From the drop-down manus, select your **Brand, Make and Model**

Click "**Save &amp; Close**"

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