Units of Measure
This data file stores the list of valid choices for use in the unit of measure fields for Products, RFQs, Purchase Orders and Sales Order line items. Edit these records from the FILES|Units of Measure menu choice.
Fields
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U/M |
An eight character ID for the Unit of Measure.
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DESCRIPTION |
A description of the Unit of Measure.
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TYPE |
This field determines how the Unit of Measures QUANTITY field will affect inventory. The choices are:
TIP: Put another way, use the Package option for Units of Measure with a non-specific quantity, such as Box or Carton, where you need to change the quantity of packaging changes on every order. Use The Unit option for Units of Measure with a specific quantity such as Each or Per Thousand, (M).
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DEFAULT QUANTITY |
Enter the Quantity associated with this Unit of Measure (only valid if you have selected the Unit TYPE as just described. |
Example: If the unit of measure is CT and the Quantity field is set to 2500, if Simple Accounting indicates that you have 7.400 CT in stock, then on the Inventory Status Report you will see the Total Quantity field print 18,500.
