Option Sub-Categories

Data Source: PFWTAB

To open the Option Sub-Categories screen, click a Code or the Need to create a new category? Click here to add link on the Option Sub-Categories screen.

The Option Sub-Categories screen allows you to add new option sub-category codes or maintain existing option sub-category codes.

The following fields appear on the Option Sub-Categories screen:

Field Description
Code A two character code used to represent the option sub-category on the base profile.
Category

The parent option category. The parent option category and option sub-category are used to link similar option codes to multiple units within the Base & Options and Purchase Order systems.

Note:  Parent Option Categories are setup on the Option Categories screen.

Description A brief description of the option sub-category.
Active for System

Controls whether the option sub-category code is active for use within the system.

  • Selected: Activates or reactivates the option sub-category code within the system.

  • Not Selected: Indicates that the option sub-category code is deactivated within the system.

Note:  This field only appears if the Option Sub-Categories screen is accessed by clicking on a Code.

The following buttons allow you to complete your work on the Option Sub-Category screen:

Button Function
Save Saves changes made on the Option Sub-Categories screen.
Copy

Copies the selected option sub-category code.

Note:  This button appears only by accessing the Option Sub-Categories screen by clicking on a Code.

Save & New

Saves a newly added option sub-category code and refreshes the Option Sub-Categories screen, allowing you to add another option sub-category code without closing the screen.

Note:  This button appears only by accessing the Option Sub-Categories screen by clicking the Need to create a new category? Click here to add link.

Save & Next

Allows you to save any edits/changes made to the selected option sub-category code and scroll through to the next option sub-category code in the list to apply any edits/changes.

Note:  This button appears only by accessing the Option Sub-Categories screen by clicking on a Code.

Close Closes the Option Sub-Categories screen without saving and returns to the Option Sub-Categories screen.