Group codes are not one of the components of the product file, but are used to further classify products. One example of how group codes could be used in the system would be to globally group the products as pine or hardwood. The setup of group codes is optional.
To access the Group Codes List window, select the menu option entitled Group Codes on the Fiber Procurement Product Menu.
The Group Code List window, will be displayed as follows:
The system defaults to displaying only the active Group Codes. To display the inactive, or both the active and inactive Group Codes, 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 Group Code list window each time you add a new Group Code, 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 Group Code during the current session.
To access online help, click on the Help button, press “Alt H”, or F1.
To exit the Group Code’s list window, click on Close button, press “Alt O”, or press the Esc key.
Group Code Maintenance
To add a new Group Code, click on the Add button, press “Alt A”, or press the Insert key.
To edit an existing Group Code, highlight the Group Code and click on the Edit button, press “Alt E”, or press Enter.
When you add a new Group Code, the system will display the Group Code Information window as follows:
Enter or edit the information on the Group Code Information window according to the following specifications:
Group Code
The code is a three-character field used to identify the Group Code within the system. The system does not allow the use of duplicate Group Codes.
Group Code Description
Enter up to thirty-characters to describe the product Group Code.
Status
Select the active box if the Group Code is active, or select the inactive box if the Group Code is inactive. The system defaults to displaying only the active group codes on the selection list.
To save and exit the Group Codes window, press Page Down, click on the OK button, or press “Alt O”. To exit without saving the Group Codes 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.