List "Units of Measure"
For general information about code lists, see the chapter Setting Basic Parameters, section Code Lists.
This is a list of units of measure, pre-populated with three basic units (kilogram, piece, metre). You can expand it according to your needs. ABRA Flexi does not support conversion between units of measure. Units of measure are used in the price list and when creating document line items.
You can open the list from the "Tools" menu under "Code Lists -> Units of Measure".
The toolbar at the top of the table contains a number of buttons whose functions are described in the dedicated chapter "Program Controls".
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Main Panel
Click the "New" button or press the keyboard shortcut Alt+N to open the form for a new record.
The toolbar at the top of the form contains a number of buttons whose functions are described in the dedicated chapter "Program Controls".
Abbreviation: Required field, may contain up to 20 characters. The value must be unique among records. The abbreviation (also referred to as a code) is a shortened representation of the record. By typing the abbreviation, you can select a specific record without having to search through hundreds of entries. We recommend choosing an abbreviation that clearly reflects the record name (and vice versa, so that the abbreviation can be guessed from the name). Abbreviations are displayed in individual rows of overviews, so it is advisable to keep them short. Typically, the standard abbreviation for the given unit of measure is used.
Abbreviation for prints: If you have configured foreign languages in the initial setup, clicking the button
allows you to fill in the "Abbreviation for prints" field in the selected foreign languages. These language variants of the abbreviation are printed on documents when using foreign-language printing. Clicking the button
closes the fields for the abbreviation in foreign languages.
Name: Required field, may contain up to 255 characters. Generally represents the record in overviews, printed reports, or selection lists, so it should identify the record in a unique way. If you have configured foreign languages in the initial setup, clicking the button
allows you to fill in the "Name" field in the selected foreign languages. These language variants of the name are printed on documents when using foreign-language printing. Clicking the button
closes the fields for the name in foreign languages.
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Tab "Basic Information"
Type: Optional field — Defines the physical type of the unit of measure. It helps with orientation when selecting units, which is especially important when working with foreign units. Using the button
you can select from the following values: length, area, volume, weight, time. These values are fixed within the application and cannot be changed.
Norm. unit
Used to calculate the weight of goods on a document. By defining this field, you specify whether the weight is entered in grams, kilograms, or tonnes.
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Tab "Texts"
The "Texts" tab is present in all code lists and all lists. It contains two fields where you can enter information according to your own needs. Filling them in is not mandatory.
Description: You can provide a more detailed description.
Note: The note serves to alert users to any special characteristics of the record or to anything other users should be aware of when working with the record.
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Tab "Administration"
The "Administration" tab contains information about the time validity and visibility of the given record in the code list (list). The validity of a record is specified as a range of calendar years. Within the specified range of years the record is valid; outside of it, the record is not valid and will not be displayed in the code list at all. By restricting validity, you ensure that users are not slowed down by scrolling through obsolete records during routine use of the code list.
Because time validity is tied to calendar years, it does not correspond to fiscal accounting periods.
Valid from: The calendar year from which the record's validity begins.,
Valid to: The calendar year in which the record's validity ends.
If you require the record to have unlimited validity, do not change the default value "0" in the Valid from field and "9999" in the Valid to field. The record will then be usable in all calendar years and will appear in the list for every calendar year.
If you set both the Valid from and Valid to fields to "2016", the record will only be usable in 2016, i.e., it will only be visible in the list during that year (see accounting period in the sidebar navigation header).
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