Master Price Files

The Master Price Files screen allows you to add a new master price file configuration or edit an existing master price file configuration.

To open the Master Price Files screen, click a Vendor Code or the Need to crate a new master price file? Click here to add link on the Master Price files screen.

These fields appear on the Master Price Files screen:

Field Description
Vendor Code A one character alphanumeric code assigned to a vendor during the initial master price load.
Vendor Number The master price file applies the vendor number entered.
Location

Indicates which branch location the vendor master price files configuration is set up for.

This field appears only by accessing the Master Price Filesscreen by clicking the Need to create a new master price file? Click here to add link.

Sale Account The parts sale account that corresponds to the current vendor code. Used as the default sale account when a part is added from the master price file for the associated vendor to the Parts Profile tab.
Active for system

Controls whether the master price file configuration is active for use within the parts system.

  • Selected: Activates or reactivates the master price file configuration within the parts system.

  • Not Selected: Indicates that the master price file configuration is deactivated within the parts system.

This field appears only by accessing the Master Price Files screen by clicking on a Vendor Code.

Update Part Master

The following fields apply to dealerships to use price tapes and/or receive electronic price updates.

Always: Always updates the corresponding field, overwriting any existing information.

Only if Blank or Zero: New values will be supplied by the vendor.

Never: Never updates the corresponding field.

Type: Used to house the vendor supplied type code.
Class: Used to house the vendor supplied class code.
Source: Used to house the vendor supplied source code.
Model: Used to house the vendor supplied model code.
Weight: Used to house the vendor supplied weight code.
Machine: Used to house the vendor supplied machine code.

These buttons allow you to complete your work on the Master Price files screen:

Button Function
Save Saves changes made on the Master Price Files screen.
Copy

Creates a copy of the Master Price File configuration.

This button appears only by accessing the Master Price Files screen by clicking on a Vendor Code.

Save & New

Saves a newly added master price file and refreshes the Master Price Filesscreen, allowing you to add another master price file without closing the screen.

This button appears only by accessing the Master Price Files screen by clicking the Need to create a new master price file? Click here to add link.

Save & Next

Allows you to save any edits/changes made to the selected master price file and scroll through to the next master price file in the list to apply any edits/changes.

This button appears only by accessing the Master Price Files screen by clicking on a Vendor Code.

Close Closes the Master Price Files screen without saving and returns to the Master Price Files screen.

Data Source: VMASTR

Revision: 2025.06