Consignment/Purchase Inventory Column Properties window
Purpose
Use this window to control how the columns display in the Consigned Items and Purchased Items grids on the Enter Consignment (Batch Mode) window and the Enter Purchase (Batch Mode) window. For example, you can move the position of columns or hide them completely.
To access this window
Complete one of the following to access this window.
- On the Maintenance menu, point to Inventory Maintenance and click Consignment Columns.
- Use the keyboard shortcut Alt, N, I, I.
Diagram
The following thumbnail illustrates the Consignment/Purchase Inventory Column Properties window. Click it to view a full-size image.
Item descriptions
Fields and boxes
| Item | Description |
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grid columns A right angle bracket (>) identifies the column currently used to sort the grid. |
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Column # |
Displays the number assigned to each column. Click the column heading to sort the grid in ascending or descending column number order. |
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Column Desc |
Displays the AIMsi description for each column. |
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Desc |
Displays the AIMsi description of the column highlighted in the grid. |
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Header |
Enter a new heading for the column, if desired. You may enter up to 20 characters. Any text entered beyond 20 characters will be truncated to 20. |
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Column # |
Enter the position you want this column to display in. You can enter any number you want in this box, but only 10 columns will display. The lowest numbers will display in the left-most positions. |
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Width |
Enter the number of characters you want to display in the column. |
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Visible |
Select this check box to display the column when you enter your consignments and purchases. If this check box is cleared, the column will not be available when you enter your consignments and purchases. |
Buttons
| Item | Description |
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Save |
Saves your changes. This button only displays if you are editing columns. |
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Cancel |
Cancels your changes. This button only displays if you are editing columns. |
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Exit |
Returns to the previous window. |
