Item Categories

Overview

Items can be grouped into Categories for reporting and management purposes. In addition, Subcategories can be created to further divide the categories.

When an item is created, the tabs that must be completed are determined by the Category Settings.

Navigation

Main Menu > Items > Items > Menu (button) > Edit Categories > Categories (tab)

List and Edit View

Info

Categories are viewed and edited from the same screen.

Buttons Explained

ButtonDescription
NewInserts a line at the bottom of the table for completion.
SaveSaves any changes.
Menu
  • View Notes: Toggle to show or hide any category notes below the category description. Checkmark = notes are shown.
  • Layout & Grid

Fields Explained

FieldDescription
Field Chooser (*)Add or remove columns.
IDA system-generated number allocated to the category.
RIDA system-generated number allocated to the category.
NameThe name of the category. / A field to type a name for the category.
ClassThe Class selected for the category. / A dropdown list of classes to select one.
Caption: CostingThe caption for the costing. / A field to type a heading that will appear in the costing.
Costing VariablesA checkbox. If checked, the category contains Costing Variables.
Markup AlertThe default markup / A field for you to type a default percentage. If the markup is less than this percentage, a warning is displayed.
Menu (...)A submenu with the following options:
  • Edit Sub Category Lookup list: Opens a text editor for you to type or edit Sub Categories.
  • Edit Note: Opens a text editor for you to type or edit a Category Note.
  • Change Class: Select a different Class for the category.
  • Set Default Tabs: Show or hide certain Tabs when creating an item. If checked, the tab is shown. The available tabs are:
    • Image & Specs
    • Units
    • Costing & Pricing
    • Inventory
    • Estimating
    • Event
    • Accounting
    • Price History
    • Costing
    • Attachments
    • Dependencies
  • Update all the Visible Tabs in the selected Category: Resets all the items in the category to show or hide the Default Tabs.
  • Enable Fields: Checkboxes. Fields that are checked are enabled:
    • Make and Model
    • Reference
    • Entities
    • Tracking
    • Customer
    • Supplier
  • Delete Category: Delete the category.

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