Price List
Importing a Price List into Stratus
Last Updated: July 16, 2026Please note: Because we are continually updating our library of training videos as new versions of our software are released, this video will likely show an older or newer version of StudioPlus Spectra/myStratus than you have installed. The video will still give you a great overview of this feature. Applies to — myStratus: Standard, Professional
Setting up your Stratus Price List
Last Updated: July 16, 2026Please note: Because we are continually updating our library of training videos as new versions of our software are released, this video will likely show an older or newer version of StudioPlus Spectra/myStratus than you have installed. The video will still give you a great overview of this feature. Applies to — myStratus: Standard, Professional
Inventory
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. Use this feature to track inventory levels for stock items such as frames or picture albums. All inventory items must be enabled for inventory tracking and require an inventory adjustment form to add new items into inventory or adjust...
Unit Pricing
Last Updated: July 15, 2026Unit Pricing Overview Use unit pricing to create packages made up of units, instead of specific prints. The total number of units allowed is recorded on the package and a unit value is given to each package component. When a package is added to an invoice, the user will keep selecting components until the number...
Advanced Pricing
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. The Pricing and Costs tab is enabled when you click Use Advanced Pricing on the ribbon. Use the options on this tab to set different price levels based on quantity, add options and enhancements to the item, and set...
Price List Ribbons
Last Updated: July 15, 2026There are two ribbons you will encounter when working with your price list(s) – the main price list ribbon and the item ribbon. Each are described below. Price List Ribbon The following tools are available on the price list ribbon. Note: The ribbon may vary depending on the version of the software you are using...
Price List Reference
Last Updated: July 16, 2026Price List Item Maintenance is where you set up each individual retail item sold by your company. Many of the fields are optional; however, the more you use them, the greater your flexibility in invoicing and reporting. Each field is described below. Go to Maintenance > Price List > Price Lists and then open an item in your price...
Creating a Package
Last Updated: July 16, 2026Package Overview A package is simply one or more items that are sold together for a single price. Creating a package is just like creating any other price list item, with two additional steps – adding package components and choosing package pose options. Creating a Package Note: Before you begin creating a package, each product...
Price List View Options
Last Updated: July 15, 2026The Edit Mode in Price List Maintenance gives you a powerful way to make quick changes and view a number of items at once. Using Edit Mode Click Edit Mode on the ribbon to turn on the grid and then choose one of the following options under Customize Grid: Option 1 – Simple View In...
Price List Overview
Last Updated: July 15, 2026In order to properly invoice your clients, you must create your price list(s) in Spectra/Stratus. Note: Spectra/Stratus Express is limited to one price list. Your price list should contain every product you sell, every service you offer, and every fee you charge. If you sell it, it should be in your price list! Key Price...
About Item Types
Last Updated: July 15, 2026Use this chart to help you decide what item type to use. Item Type Description Examples Composite Use for items created with a composite template. Miscellaneous This type is for products that don’t fit another category. Extra pose fee Digital media Album Gift certificates Frames Package Use when you want to sell multiple items...
Importing a Price List
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. Use the Price List Import Wizard to import a new price list or update an existing price list. To start the wizard, go to Utilities > Import Price List, or go to Maintenance > Price List > Price Lists and click Import Price List on...
Creating a Coupon or Promotion
Last Updated: July 15, 2026NOTE: This feature is available in the Essential, Professional, and Enterprise versions of both Spectra and Stratus Desktop. Create coupons and promotions in your price list and then apply them to your invoices during the sales process. Promotions can include: Combination Dollar Amount Off Per Item Flat Dollar Amount Off Percentage Off Free Product Loyalty Reward Creating...
Setting up a Price List
Last Updated: July 16, 2026Before you can invoice clients for session fees, print orders, packages, or any other item your studio sells, you must create price list(s) in Spectra/Stratus. You can then link your price list(s) to the session type(s) you’ve created in the software. In the Standard, Professional, and Enterprise editions of the software, you can have as...