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Add or Modify Lens Material

You can set up a list of lens materials by lens type that you offer and specify the SIM code associated with each material. This list appears in the Lens (Style/Material) field on the eyeglass order form.
  1. On theMaterialstab, do one of the following:
    • To add a new item, select open menuand selectNew.
    • To modify an item, double-click the item to open.
    TheLens Materialswindow opens.

  2. InDescription, enter a description for the lens material.
  3. InSIM Code, select the question marksymbol to search for and select a code or description for the lens material, and selectOK. Use material codes and not prescription codes.
  4. InLens Type, select the type of lens.
  5. To use the material for VSP orders only, selectFor use on VSP orders only.
  6. To add more detail, selectNoteand add your comments.
  7. To hide an item in the list, selectHide.
  8. On theExternaltab, select open menuand selectNew.
    TheAdd External Interfacewindow opens.
  9. OnExternal System, selectVisionWeborVSPas an external provider.
  10. ForExternal Description, select a description for the system and selectOK.
  11. Select Next to add another item or OK to return to the Lens Maintenance window for materials.