Forms are used to distinguish between the different forms of products. Examples of forms include tree length, cut to length, short, large, small, etc. Although recommended, the setup of forms is optional. The forms file is the fourth component of the Product (Specie-Grade-Type-Form) file.
To access the Forms list window, select the menu option entitled Forms on the Fiber Procurement Product Menu.
The Form list window, will be displayed as follows:
The system defaults to displaying only the active Forms. To display the inactive, or both the active and inactive Forms, click on the drop-down box arrow located at the upper right corner of the window.
Cycle Box
To remain in the add mode without returning to the Form list window each time you add a new Form, check the cycle box. To enter a check in the box, click on the Cycle box, press “Alt Y”, or press the Space Bar when the selection box is positioned over the “cycle” field. You would normally check the cycle box if you are entering more than one Form during the current session.
To access online help, click on the Help button, press “Alt H”, or F1.
To exit the Form’s list browse window, click on Close button, press “Alt O”, or press the Esc key.
Form Maintenance
To add a new Form, click on the Add button, press “Alt A”, or press the Insert key.
To edit an existing Form, highlight the Form and click on the Edit button, press “Alt E”, or press Enter.
When you add a new Form, the system will display the Form Information window as follows:
Enter or edit the information on the Form Information window according to the following specifications:
Form Code
The code is a three-character field used to identify the Form within the system. You are not allowed to enter duplicate Form codes.
Form Description
Enter up to thirty-characters to describe the product Form.
Status
Select the active box if the Form is active, or select the inactive box if the Form is not active. The system defaults to displaying only the active Forms on the selection list.
To save and exit the Forms window, press Page Down, click on the OK button, or press “Alt O”. To exit without saving the Forms window, click on the Cancel button, press “Alt C”, press Esc, or click on the “X” in the upper right corner of the screen.
To access online help, click on the Help button, press “Alt H”, or press F1.