Code

Enter a unique alpha numeric code of up to 8 characters.
Valid characters for new Branch Codes are A-Z, 0-9 by default. Other characters to allow may be specified in Company Settings - Misc tab.

Name

Enter a name for each Department.

Custom

Two custom fields are provided for scripting, custom reporting, or other purposes. Labels can be replaced in Company Settings.

Inactive

To make a Department inactive, click or press the Space Bar in the Inactive field. Lines for inactive Departments appear dimmed. You cannot post transactions for inactive Departments, and they will not be shown in lookups for Department codes outside the GL. Inactive Departments will still be active in the GL.

Grid Toolbar

Expand Toolbar (Alt+F9)

Expand the toolbar to give access to all toolbar options. Press Esc to close the expanded toolbar.

Zoom (Ctrl+F12)

Opens a separate window showing the Department data in Form view. You can add, delete, edit and scroll each Department. Changes are saved as you move off the field, and will appear on the grid. To change a Department code, see Alias codes.

Insert (F4)

To add an additional Department, click below the last Department code in the grid, enter a code and name.

Delete (F3)

Click in the line to be deleted. You cannot delete a Department if other records are linked to it, or if transactions have been analysed to it.

Print (Ctrl+P)

Print a report of the information in the grid.

Filter / Sort List (Ctrl+F2)

Clear Filter / Sort (Ctrl+F3)

Apply or clear a Filter & Sort. The button changes to indicate if a filter and sort is applied.

Customise (Alt+F5)

Opens Customise Fields, you can customise the fields.

Refresh (F5)

Reloads changes other Users may have made.