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2.8.2. Class Codes

2.8.2.1. Class Code

Specifically used for Inventory control, Class Codes provide a mechanism for categorizing Items regardless of Item Type. To access the master list of Class Codes, select the "Class Codes" option. The following screen will appear.

Class Codes Master List

The Class Codes screen displays information on all existing Class Codes, including Class Code and Class Code description.

To the far right of the list, the following buttons are available:

CLOSE

Closes the screen, returning you to the application desktop.

PRINT

Runs the report associated with this screen.

NEW

Opens screen for creating a new Class Code.

EDIT

Enables you to edit highlighted Class Code. The edit screen is the same as that for creating a new Class Code—except that when editing, the fields will contain Class Code information. Double-clicking on a Class Code will also bring you to the editing screen.

VIEW

Highlight a Class Code and then select this button to reach a read-only view of the "Edit" screen.

DELETE

Highlight a Class Code and then select this button to remove the Class Code from the list.

DELETE UNUSED

Select to delete all unused Class Codes.

2.8.2.1.  Class Code

To create a new Class Code, select the NEW button. The following screen will appear:

Create New Class Code

Tip

Create your Class Codes using a logical, hierarchical structure. This will make it easier to retrieve Class Code information in the future.

When creating a new Class Code, you are presented with the following options:

Class Code

Enter a unique code to identify the Class Code.

Description

Enter a description to further identify the Class Code.

To the far right of the screen, the following buttons are available:

CANCEL

Closes the screen without creating a Class Code, returning you to the previous screen.

SAVE

Creates the Class Code and adds it to the master list of Class Codes.