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