## Zoho Commerce Help Documentation Index

Access the complete documentation index at:
https://www.zoho.com/en-fr/commerce/help/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available documentation pages before proceeding.

# Assemblies Preferences

The _Assemblies_ page lets you add custom fields to capture details that are not covered by the default fields. This is useful when you want to store extra information related to assembly records, such as production notes, handling instructions, or other required metadata.

## Create a custom field for an assembly

To create a custom field for an assembly:

*   Go to **Settings** in the top-right corner.
*   Click **Assemblies** under _Inventory_.
*   Click **\+ New Field**.

![New Field](/commerce/help/assemblies-preferences/new-field.png)

*   Enter a **Label Name** for the field.
*   Select the **Data Type**. Supported options include **Text Box (Single Line)** and other available field types.
*   Add a **Help Text** to guide users when they enter the field value.
*   Select the **Data Privacy** option:
    *   **PII** if the field stores personally identifiable information.
        *   **Sensitive data. Encrypt and store it** - The field contains sensitive information and should be encrypted before storage.
        *   **Not sensitive data. Store it without encryption** - The field does not contain sensitive information and can be stored without encryption.
    *   **ePHI** if the field stores electronic protected health information.
*   Choose whether to **Prevent Duplicate Values** by selecting **Yes** or **No**.
*   Set the **Input Format** if the field requires a specific format, such as alphanumeric characters without spaces.
*   Enter a **Default Value**, if required.
*   Set whether the field is **Mandatory** by selecting **Yes** or **No**.
*   Choose **Yes** or **No** for **Show in All PDFs**.

![Field Details](/commerce/help/assemblies-preferences/save-new-field.png)

*   Click **Save**.

The custom field is then available for the assembly records. You can update the field later if your business requirements change.

**Note:** Custom fields help you capture additional assembly data without changing the default structure. Use them only for information that does not fit the existing standard fields.

## Custom field Usage

Custom fields for assemblies are used to capture additional information that is not covered by the default fields. Once created, these fields appear in the assembly records, and users can enter relevant data as needed.

For example, if you need to track special handling instructions or internal notes for each assembly, you can create custom fields specifically for this purpose. This ensures that all necessary information is captured without altering the standard structure of the assembly records.

*   Navigate to **Settings** > **Inventory** > **Assemblies**.
*   Click **Custom Fields Usage**. The _Custom Field Usage_ popup will be displayed.

![Custom Field Usage](/commerce/help/assemblies-preferences/custom-field-usage.png)

*   In the popup, you can view the count of custom fields against the respective data types with their maximum limit. You can also view the count of used, remaining, and total custom fields for each data type. This helps you manage your custom fields effectively and ensure that you do not exceed the allowed limits.
*   Click **Close** to exit the popup once you have reviewed the custom field usage.