# Code generator overview

> Steps to Manage Your SKU Codes.

Source: https://docs.vestislabs.com/settings/code-generator-overview/

There are four key steps to manage and generate SKU codes in the Settings Page:

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1. **[Complete the Code Generator](https://docs.vestislabs.com/settings/code-generator-settings/)**

   Configure the Code Generator by filling in all required formula elements to define how SKU codes will be structured.

   ![Configure the Code Generator by filling in all required formula elements to define how SKU codes will be structured.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/code-generator-overview/01-configure-the-code-generator-by-filling.webp)

   **[Manage the Data Used for Code Generation](https://docs.vestislabs.com/settings/data-manager-code-settings/)**

   Ensure all reference data, such as categories, colors, materials, sizes, and seasons, are correctly set up in the Data Manager, as these values are used to generate SKU codes.

   ![Ensure all reference data, such as categories, colors, materials, sizes, and seasons, are correctly set up in the Data…](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/code-generator-overview/02-ensure-all-reference-data-such-as.webp)

2. **[Generate SKU Codes](https://docs.vestislabs.com/settings/sku-generator-automated-product-code-management/)**

   Once the formula and data are complete, generate SKU codes automatically based on the configured structure and selected data values.

   ![Once the formula and data are complete, generate SKU codes automatically based on the configured structure and selected data…](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/code-generator-overview/03-once-the-formula-and-data-are.webp)

3. **Review and Apply the Generated SKUs**

   Review the generated SKU codes to ensure accuracy and consistency, then apply them to styles, products, or library items as needed.

   ![Review the generated SKU codes to ensure accuracy and consistency, then apply them to styles, products, or library items as…](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/code-generator-overview/04-review-the-generated-sku-codes-to.webp)