Modify Weight Conversion List

The ABI application features a weight/measurement conversion list.  This feature allows managers to edit the records in this list, add any standard conversions that aren’t currently in this list, or create custom conversion records.

 

 

Field/Button

Status

Description

Add

Button

Click to create a new conversion.  This will open the Add/Edit Weight Conversion screen.

Edit

Button

Click to edit the selected conversion.  This will open the selected billing note in the Add/Edit Weight Conversion screen.

Del

Button

Click to delete the selected conversion.

Done

Button

Click to close this screen and return to the System Administration menu.

 

 

 

Field/Button

Status

Description

Current UOM

Mandatory

Enter the unit of measure to be converted, or you can choose from the pick-list by clicking the ellipsis.

Description

Mandatory

Enter the description for this UOM.  For custom conversions, you can use this to specify, when the exact UOM code is not found in the UOM list.

Formula

Mandatory

Enter the formula for the conversion.   You first enter the operator, then a space, and finally the number.  The valid list of operators is Addition  [+], Subtraction [–], Multiplication [*], and Division [/]

New UOM

Mandatory

Enter the resulting unit of measure, or you can choose from the pick-list by clicking the ellipsis.

Description

Mandatory

Enter the description for this new UOM.   For custom conversions, you can use this to specify, when the exact UOM code is not found in the UOM list.

Verify Conversion

Button

Click this button to run the a conversion verification (see image below).

Save/Cancel

Buttons

Save will save the conversion.  Cancel will cancel and go back to the Weight Conversion List without saving.