2.7.2.� Class Codes

2.7.2.1. 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.

2.7.2.1.� 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. For more information on matching patterns using Regular Expressions, see Section�1.2.9, “Topic: Pattern Matching with Regular Expressions”.

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.