Units
To configure the units and set default units, go to
in the main
menu under "Settings" and switch to the
section on the left-hand side.
In the table "Quanity" an overview of the categories for the units is shown. The "Units" table shows the units for the selected quantity.
Add quantity
Click on
above the quantity table. Now assign a name by entering it in the field to the right of the language. Save your quantity by clicking on
.
Edit quantity
Click in the quantity table on the entry that you want to change and then on
. Here you can change the name and the base unit of the quantity.
To change the base unit, select the desired unit from the drop-down menu in the "Other" section. Save your changes by clicking on
.
To delete a quantity including its associated units, select the quantity in the left-hand table and click
.
Add a unit
Click on
above the table "Units". Now assign a name by entering it in the field to the right of the language.
Assign an abbreviation in the Character field. English is the default language for the characters. You can also add translations for the abbreviation. Click on "Show more" and enter the translation in the table.
In the section "Other" you can enter a 3-character Common code. This can be your own or the official Common code of the unit. Additionally, an External ID can be assigned. This is used for distinct identification and processing in e.g. interfaces, if the entered Common code is already in use.
Click
to set the newly created unit as the base unit.
Save your unit by clicking on
.
Edit unit
Select your quantity and click on the entry to be changed in the units table and then on
. Here you can change the name, Character, Common code and External ID.
Click on
to mark the selected unit as the base unit.
To delete a unit, select the unit in the right-hand table and click on
.
Export data
In order to export the data to MS Excel, click on the
-button.