Grades are used to distinguish between the different qualities of products. The set of the grades file is optional. The grades file is the second component of the Product (Specie-Grade-Type-Form) file.
To access the Grades List window, select the menu option entitled Grades on the Fiber Procurement Product Menu.
The Grade list window, will be displayed as follows:
The system defaults to displaying only the active Grades. To display the inactive, or both the active and inactive Grades, 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 Grade list window each time you add a new Grade, 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 Grade during the current session.
To access online help, click on the Help button, press “Alt H”, or F1.
To exit the Grade List window, click on Close button, press “Alt O”, or press the Esc key.
Grade Maintenance
To add a new Grade, click on the Add button, press “Alt A”, or press the Insert key.
To edit an existing Grade, highlight the Grade and click on the Edit button, press “Alt E”, or press Enter.
When you add a new Grade, the system will display the Grade Information window as follows:
Enter or edit the information on the Grade Information window according to the following specifications:
Grade Code
The code is a three-character field used to identify the Grade within the system. The system does not allow the use of duplicate Grade codes.
Grade Description
Enter up to thirty-characters to describe the Grade.
Status
Select the active box if the Grade is active, or select the inactive box if the Grade is inactive. The system defaults to displaying only the active grades on the selection list.
To save and exit the Grades window, press Page Down, click on the OK button, or press “Alt O”. To exit without saving the Grades 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.