Bulk operations

Can you explain more where you're trying to use the status? If it's in Views Bulk Operations, please attach an export of an example view. I suspect this is something that needs to be change in whatever module is providing the operation you're using.

I was wondering about this as well. Turns out the solution is quite simple. I've installed the Back Office module (https://drupal.org/project/commerce_backoffice) which adds handling of Bulk Operations via Rules to the Order table view. So all you need to do is;

1. create a new order status
2. clone one of the existing 'Set order status : XXX' Action set components, and set it to your new order status (admin/config/workflow/rules/components)
3. Edit the view that is handling the Order table
4. Edit the bulk operations field and check your new rule

Thats it, your new Order Status should be available to the operations on that view. Worked for me.

#3 worked for me.

Nicely explained!

#3 worked for me. great hint!

yes. add VBOs via rules like explained in #3.