Variable Weights Tab

This tab contains details that apply to use variable weight function. It is visible if the Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable modules are in use.

Options Reference

Each option and field on the form is described below. Mandatory options and fields are highlighted in red.

Use variable weights

Select this option to use variable weight function with items that are stocked in a particular (generic) unit, but may have a variable weight for them.

Use variable weights to record an item's weight when it is purchased and when it is sold. Greentree Desktop uses this to calculate the item's selling price.

Dimension descriptor

The default value is Weight in read-only format. Greentree Desktop only uses weight as a variable dimension.

Use in purchasing

This option is enabled if the Accounts Payable module is in use.

Select the option to use variable weight function with AP transactions, including PO Entry, PO Receipt Entry, and AP Invoice Entry.

Replace line narration in AP with actual weights

Select this if you want the AP invoice or PO line narration to default to the weights entered for the item.

If the line quantity is greater than one, you can enter an individual weight for each item. The narration displays the individual weights when they have been entered.

Use in selling

This option is enabled if the Accounts Receivable module is in use.

Select the option to use variable weight function with AR transactions including SO Entry, SO Packing Slip Maintenance, and AR Invoice Entry.

Replace line narration in AR with actual weights

Select this option if you want the AR invoice or Packing Slip line narration to default to the weights entered for the item.

If the line quantity is greater than one, you can enter an individual weight for each item. The narration displays the individual weights when they have been entered (in comma-delimited format).