Basic Inventory Data - Activant Dimensions Getting Started

Basic Inventory Data

This section presents the basic information required for each inventory item. It
explains the key fields in the Inventory Static File (IM1.D). You won't be entering
anything in the computer yet, just learning about basic inventory data.
If you are coming from a previous computer system or are using a buying group
load tape, you should read through this section as well to gain a knowledge of
what these basic inventory fields contain.
Inventory Static Data (IM1.D)
The Inventory Static Data File (IM1.D) holds many fields associated with
inventory items which will eventually need to be set up to fully run certain parts
of the Dimensions system. The first 31 fields on the screen below show data
contained in IM1.D:
DS03011A
11.0.1
**** IM1.D ****
1. Item No
2. Catalog
3. Mfg No
4. Short Desc
5. Mfg Name
6. Item Desc
7. Unit Desc
8. Item Code
9. Non Disc
10. Non Tax
11. Enter Desc
12. C or M
13. Type (0-7)
14. Price Basis
15. Mkt Cst Bas
16. Conv Factor
17. Ex Gross Marg
18. Cost Percent
19. Second Desc
<UpA> = Enter Group/Section
Even though there is a lot of information contained in this file, only certain fields
(note the highlighted fields) need to be set up initially until you are ready to use
more sophisticated features of the inventory module. You need to decide how to
handle the following fields. This will make the data you enter for your initial
installation more meaningful. Each of the following fields is described.
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♦ 12. C or M (pricing in hundreds or thousands)
♦ 13. Item Type
♦ 14. Price Basis
♦ 15. Market Cost Basis
♦ 16. Conversion Factor
♦ 17. Expected Gross Margin
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20. Second Desc Use
21. Unts p/Pkg
22. EOQ
23. Season Code
24. Stock Code
25. Price Round Code
26. Purchasing Code
27. Vol/Wt Conv
28. Prt Price Stckrs
29. Misc Code-1
30. Misc Code-2
31. Assoc #
<Esc> = Change Store
1. Item Number
2. Catalog Number
3. Manufacturer's (mfg) Number
4. Short Description
6. Item Description
7. Unit Description
DIM11 DATA
**** IM2.D ****
32. Non Perpet
33. No History
34. Minimum
35. Maximum
36. Ave/Lst Cost
37. Market Cost
38. LIFO Cost
39. List/Base
40. Price Adj 1
41. Price Adj 2
42. Price Adj 3
43. Price Adj 4
44. Price Adj 5
45. Price Adj 6
46. Price Adj 7
47. Price Adj 8
48. Price Adj 9
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