This can be done by: 1/ Selecting the 'catalog' menu in admin and then choosing ''product statuses'' 2/ Make sure ''track inventory'' is checked.  3/ Create a product status called ''Out Of Stock'' (if it isn't already there) 4/ Set ''Out Of Stock'' as your default 'out of stock' status. If a product has 1 unit on hand, and 1 unit is ...

I am setting up my store and using variant inventory for colors and sizes in t-shirts with some items in stock and some back orders..  It asks for status, ie: in stock, back order, etc...., but when I publish my item, it shows all of it as IN STOCK, when certain sizes or colors are marked as backorder or out of stock. I'm sure once I get my ...