====== Manufacturer ======
Manufacturers are an automobile producer, who respond and contribute to claims.
===== Create a New Manufacturer =====
To create a new manufacturer select **Add a Manufacturer** and a form will pop up.

{{:create_manufacturer.png|Create Manufacturer}}
====Input Information ====
Using the collection form, you will insert the name, address and contact information for the manufacturer.
  * Type in the **Name** of the manufacturer. This is the short form name 

{{:manufacturer_create_name.png|Create Manufacturer}}
  * Provide the **Long Name** in English and French, this is the full legal name the manufacturer uses
  * Add an address using **Add Address** it will auto populate. If Google does not find the address or postal code you will need to manually type the address 

{{:address.png|Address}} 

If you do not see create an address, press the arrow next to address 

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  * Select **add** under contact for every individual who is associated with that particular manufacturer. If you do not see add press the arrow next to contact
  * Use the pull down menu to select an __**existing**__ user to fill out user information for the arbitrator. The system will ONLY populate users who are not already connected to a role. Their name/number/email will all be available under [[Maintenance Users and Roles|Users & Roles]]. You are __**NOT**__ able to change their information using this form 
{{:manufacturer_add_contact.png|Add Contact}}
  * Add in the users job title under **position**
  * Delete contacts as required using the delete button
===== Create a New Regional Manufacturer =====
Some manufacturers may have alternative offices you would need to connect with. Use **create a new regional manufacturer** in that case. The manufacturer will auto populate and cannot be changed.
  * Use the pull down menu under **region** to select the appropriate [[Area Served & Region|location]]
  * Create an address and assign contacts using the above mentioned steps
===== View, Edit or Delete a Manufacturer =====
==== View/Edit ====
When additional contact information is required and/or needs to be updated, select the edit button on the main Manufacturer screen. Follow the above mentioned directions for inputting information in order to make any changes.
==== Delete ====
In some cases you will need to delete a manufacturer. Use the delete button on the main Manufacturer screen. You will be asked to confirm the operation.