{{note|{{IMSMANG}} does not automatically change data entry forms when data elements are changed.}}
Using the {{IMSMANG}} Data Inventory Manager, information managers can create new data elements or modify existing elements to map to their programme’s information needs. Because {{IMSMANG}} comes with more than 1,000 predefined data elements in its initial configuration, it is important to review these elements to determine if these adequately address the data entry needs of the programme. Where there are elements that are not included in the initial configurations, information managers can use the Data Inventory Manager to create them.
The Data Inventory Manager categorises all data elements by the type of item they belong to so that information managers can quickly navigate to the desired data elements.