Creating Flow Sheet Items
Flow Sheet items can be created in SOAPware.
Creating a New Flow Sheet Item
![Creating a New Flow Sheet Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/028/974/original/media_1369085180778.png)
To create a new flow sheet item:
- Click Tools > Flow Sheet Items
- Click the Add Item button (or Press Ctrl + Alt + N).
There are four types of flow sheet items that can be created. They are Numeric, Pick List, Start/Stop, and Text. The following are instructions for creating an item of each type.
Creating a Numeric Flow Sheet Item
![Creating a Numeric Flow Sheet Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/028/976/original/media_1322586101944.png)
Give the new Numeric item a name and a short description. Then, using the Units drop down box, choose a unit of measurement for the item.
When this new item has been finished, Click OK. The new item will be added to the list of available Flow Sheet Items.
Creating a Pick List Flow Sheet Item
![Creating a Pick List Flow Sheet Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/028/978/original/media_1322586119636.png)
Give the new Pick List item a name and a short description. Then, type in the desired choices; entering one per line.
When this has been completed, Click OK. The new item will be added to the list of available Flow Sheet Items.
Creating a Start/Stop Flow Sheet Item
![Creating a Start/Stop Flow Sheet Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/028/980/original/media_1322586138791.png)
Give the new Start/Stop item a name and a short description.
When completed, Click OK. The new item will be added to the list of available Flow Sheet Items.
Creating a Text Field Flow Sheet Item
![Creating a Text Field Flow Sheet Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/028/982/original/media_1322586155270.png)
Give the new Text Field item a name and a short description. When completed, Click OK. The new item will be added to the list of available Flow Sheet Items.
Editing an Existing Flow Sheet Item
![Editing an Existing Flow Sheet Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/028/984/original/media_1322586272526.png)
1. Select the Flow Sheet Item to be edited by Clicking on it.
2. Then, Click the Edit Flow Sheet Item Button (or Press Ctrl + Alt + N).
3. The Flow Sheet Item Editor will open. Make any necessary changes and Click OK. Any changes will be applied.