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Patrick: /* Substitutes */

2013-10-01T06:52:49Z

Substitutes

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-	In the Substitute sub-menu, the user can see all defined substitutes ~~fro~~ the stored positions. The table shows from left to right, the order number and the designation of the position to be replaced, and the Order Number and designation of the "replacement" position. The middle column of the table displays the direction of the substitution. When a warning sign is displayed in this column for one or more substitutions, it means that there is a problem with the defined substitution. For example, the "replacement" position is not set a active.	+	In the Substitute sub-menu, the user can see all defined substitutes for the stored positions. The table shows from left to right, the order number and the designation of the position to be replaced, and the Order Number and designation of the "replacement" position. The middle column of the table displays the direction of the substitution. When a warning sign is displayed in this column for one or more substitutions, it means that there is a problem with the defined substitution. For example, the "replacement" position is not set a active.


	=== Creating a Substitute ===		=== Creating a Substitute ===

-	~~The~~ "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the administrator to ~~add~~ a new ~~substitution to Metis Smart Suite~~. When it is clicked, the Substitute window opens.	+	In the '''Substitutes''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to create a new Substitute. When it is clicked, the '''Substitute''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information.


	[[File:MSM-Positions-Subs-Add.png\|center]]		[[File:MSM-Positions-Subs-Add.png\|center]]
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		+	\| Mandatory fields are displayed in '''bold''' or with a red triangle in front of the field.
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-	By using the filter function built into this window the user can find the necessary positions and select it by checking the the box in the leftmost column of the table listing the positions. Once the position has been selected, the user has to validate the window in order for the position to be shown in the Substitute window. ~~When~~ validating ~~this later~~ window the ~~Substitution is created in Metis Smart Modeling~~. ~~It is then listed in~~ the ~~main~~ window.	+	By using the filter function built into this window the user can find the necessary positions and select it by checking the the box in the leftmost column of the table listing the positions. Once the position has been selected, the user has to validate the window in order for the position to be shown in the Substitute window.
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		+	Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new Substitute can be saved by validating the '''Substitute''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window.


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	=== Editing a Substitute ===		=== Editing a Substitute ===

-	~~The~~ "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to ~~modify the~~ properties ~~of a substitute~~. Selecting a ~~substitute~~ and clicking on it opens the Substitute window~~. All of the fields that were available when creating a new Substitute are available~~ and can be ~~modified in this window~~.	+	In the '''Substitutes''' sub-menu, the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to apply modifications to all properties related to the selected Substitute. Selecting a Substitute and clicking on it opens the '''Substitute''' edition window where all related properties and information can be edited.


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-	~~By validating the window~~ all ~~changes~~ will be saved.	+	For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Substitute. Modifications applied to the selected Substitute will only be saved once the Substitute edition window is validated using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. This will update the table/list displayed on the main screen. Using the "Cancel" [[File:MetisSmartModelingCancelButton.PNG\|link=]] button discards all changes and closes the window.


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	=== Previewing a Substitute ===		=== Previewing a Substitute ===

-	~~The~~ "Preview" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPreviewButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to see ~~the~~ properties of the selected ~~substitute~~. Selecting ~~one~~ and clicking on it opens the '''Substitute''' window ~~where the properties are displayed~~.	+	In the '''Substitutes''' sub-menu, the "Preview" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPreviewButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to see all properties and information related to the selected Substitute. Selecting a Substitute from the table/list and clicking on it opens the '''Substitute''' preview window.


	[[File:MSM-Positions-Subs-Preview.png\|center]]		[[File:MSM-Positions-Subs-Preview.png\|center]]
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		+	For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Substitute.


	{{Note		{{Note
-	\| It is not possible ~~to edit~~ the ~~properties of a substitute in the '''Preview''' window. This must~~ be ~~done with the '''Edit''' button~~.	+	\| Edition of the information and properties displayed herein is not possible. If modification are necessary, the edition function described above should be used.
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	=== Deleting a Substitute ===		=== Deleting a Substitute ===

-	~~The~~ "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to delete ~~an existing substitute~~. ~~When deleting a substitute,~~ the following ~~pop-up~~ window ~~appears:~~	+	In the '''Substitutes''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to delete the selected Substitute. Selecting one or more Substitute and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window.
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-	~~The administrator must confirm~~ the ~~message before~~ the ~~substitute can be~~ deleted.	+	Once the warning is confirmed, the selected Substitute is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database.


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	=== Sorting Substitutes ===		=== Sorting Substitutes ===

-	The "Sort" button [[File:~~MetisSmartModelingDuplicateButton~~.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to define in order in which the substitutions have to be made. By clicking the button, the Substitute window opens and lists all the substitutions defined within Metis Smart Suite.	+	The "Sort" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingSortButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to define in order in which the substitutions have to be made. By clicking the button, the Substitute window opens and lists all the substitutions defined within Metis Smart Suite.

Patrick: /* Previewing a Position */

2013-10-01T06:45:47Z

Previewing a Position

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	=== Previewing a Position ===		=== Previewing a Position ===

-	In the '''Positions''' sub-menu, the "Preview" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPreviewButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to see all properties and information related to the selected Position .	+	In the '''Positions''' sub-menu, the "Preview" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPreviewButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to see all properties and information related to the selected Position.
-		+	Selecting a Position from the table/list and clicking on it opens the '''Position''' preview window.
-	Selecting a Position from the table/list and clicking on it opens the '''~~...~~''' preview window.	+


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	\| Edition of the information and properties displayed herein is not possible. If modification are necessary, the edition function described above should be used.		\| Edition of the information and properties displayed herein is not possible. If modification are necessary, the edition function described above should be used.
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	=== Is a position used in a model ? ===		=== Is a position used in a model ? ===

Patrick: /* Creating a Position */

2013-10-01T06:45:18Z

Creating a Position

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-	Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new ~~...~~ can be saved by validating the '''~~...~~''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window.	+	Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new Position can be saved by validating the '''Position''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window.


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	\| Creating a position.		\| Creating a position.
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	=== Editing a Position ===		=== Editing a Position ===

Patrick: /* Variants */

2013-10-01T06:44:32Z

Variants

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	== Variants ==		== Variants ==

-	When Metis Smart Suite is deployed in a multi-market structure, systems may require to be adapted based on the target market. For example, a power-cord sold in Switzerland is not identical to one sold in the US. This requires the offer for an identical system to include the appropriate one based on the market. The Variants functionality implemented in Metis Smart Suite allows to defined ~~variants~~ for each market which may require such changes. This will mean for the Metis Smart Quotes user that the position will be modified automatically based on the selected variant for the offer. In the example above, the power-cord position will be set to the one for the Variant defined on the offer level.	+	When Metis Smart Suite is deployed in a multi-market structure, systems may require to be adapted based on the target market. For example, a power-cord sold in Switzerland is not identical to one sold in the US. This requires the offer for an identical system to include the appropriate one based on the market. The Variants functionality implemented in Metis Smart Suite allows to defined Variants for each market which may require such changes. This will mean for the Metis Smart Quotes user that the position will be modified automatically based on the selected variant for the offer. In the example above, the power-cord position will be set to the one for the Variant defined on the offer level.


-	In the Variants sub-menu, the user can define those ~~variants~~. The data regarding the substitution will have to be imported. The main window shows a table listing the defined Variants. When a lock is shown in the leftmost column, in means that the Variant was defined in a parent version and that it cannot be modified nor deleted.	+	In the Variants sub-menu, the user can define those Variants. The data regarding the substitution will have to be imported. The main window shows a table listing the defined Variants. When a lock is shown in the leftmost column, in means that the Variant was defined in a parent version and that it cannot be modified nor deleted.


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	=== Creating a Variant ===		=== Creating a Variant ===

-	~~The~~ "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to ~~add~~ a ~~variant to the Metis Smart Suite database~~. When it is clicked, the '''Variant''' window opens. The administrator simply has to provide a name (designation field) for the new variant and validate the window. The variant will them be added to the Metis Smart Suite database and be listed in the Variants main window.	+	In the '''Variants''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table/list allows the user/administrator to create a new Variant. When it is clicked, the '''Variant''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information. The administrator simply has to provide a name (designation field) for the new variant and validate the window. The variant will them be added to the Metis Smart Suite database and be listed in the Variants main window.


	[[File:MSM_Positions_Variants_Add.png\|center]]		[[File:MSM_Positions_Variants_Add.png\|center]]
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		+	{{Note
		+	\| Mandatory fields are displayed in '''bold''' or with a red triangle in front of the field.
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		+	Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new Variant can be saved by validating the '''Variant''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window.


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	\| A variant is only represented by its name in Metis Smart Modeling, the data are only visible when the variant is used in an offer in Metis Smart Quotes.		\| A variant is only represented by its name in Metis Smart Modeling, the data are only visible when the variant is used in an offer in Metis Smart Quotes.
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	=== Deleting a Variant ===		=== Deleting a Variant ===

-	~~The~~ "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to delete ~~an existing variant~~. ~~When deleting variants,~~ the following ~~pop-up~~ window ~~appears:~~	+	In the '''Variants''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table/list allows the user/administrator to delete the selected Variant. Selecting one or more Variant and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window.


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-	~~The user must confirm~~ the ~~message before~~ the ~~quantity unit can be~~ deleted.	+	Once the warning is confirmed, the selected Variant is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database.


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	\| When deleting a variant, only the name of the variant is erased from the Metis Smart Suite Database. The imported data is not removed.		\| When deleting a variant, only the name of the variant is erased from the Metis Smart Suite Database. The imported data is not removed.
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Patrick: /* Creating a Cost Group */

2013-10-01T06:41:39Z

Creating a Cost Group

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-	Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new ~~...~~ can be saved by validating the '''~~...~~''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window.	+	Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new Cost Group can be saved by validating the '''Cost Group''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window.


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	\| Cost groups created in a child version are not visible when logged-in to a parent version. However, cost groups created in a parent version are visible in a child version and are represented with a lock icon.		\| Cost groups created in a child version are not visible when logged-in to a parent version. However, cost groups created in a parent version are visible in a child version and are represented with a lock icon.
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	=== Editing a Cost Group ===		=== Editing a Cost Group ===

Patrick: /* Cost Groups */

2013-10-01T06:41:18Z

Cost Groups

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	== Cost Groups ==		== Cost Groups ==

-	~~In Metis Smart Suite, cost groups can be added, deleted, and edited.~~ Cost groups are used as a means of grouping similar positions together which can later be implemented when calculating statistics; in other words, a means of viewing specific positions in a defined way. These cost groups can for example picture internal cost centers in order for a classification of positions to be done. Metis Smart Quotes will then display the content of any offer based on the defined Cost Groups. If position included in an offer are not linked to any Cost Groups they will appear in an unknown group.	+	Cost groups are used as a means of grouping similar positions together which can later be implemented when calculating statistics; in other words, a means of viewing specific positions in a defined way. These cost groups can for example picture internal cost centers in order for a classification of positions to be done. Metis Smart Quotes will then display the content of any offer based on the defined Cost Groups. If position included in an offer are not linked to any Cost Groups they will appear in an unknown group.


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	=== Creating a Cost Group ===		=== Creating a Cost Group ===

-	~~The~~ "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to ~~add~~ a ~~cost group~~. When ~~the button~~ is clicked, the '''Cost Group''' window opens ~~with the following fields available~~:	+	In the '''Cost Groups''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to create a new Cost Group. When it is clicked, the '''Cost Group''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information.
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		+	[[File:MSM_Positions_Cost_Groups_Add.png\|center]]
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	*'''Cost Group name''': The name set for the cost group.		*'''Cost Group name''': The name set for the cost group.
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-	~~[[File:MSM_Positions_Cost_Groups_Add.png~~\|~~center]]~~	+	{{Note
-		+	\| Mandatory fields are displayed in '''bold''' or with a red triangle in front of the field.
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-	~~The newly created Cost Group will~~ be saved ~~into the Metis Database once the user validates~~ the window. ~~It will then be made available to other parts of~~ the ~~application like for the definition~~ of ~~a position~~.	+	Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new ... can be saved by validating the '''...''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window.


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-	~~=== Deleting a Cost Group ===~~

-	~~The "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG\|link~~=~~]] allows the user to delete an existing cost group. Multiple cost groups may be selected and deleted at same time.~~	+	=== Editing a Cost Group ===

-	~~When deleting cost groups,~~ the ~~following pop~~-~~up window appears~~:	+	In the '''Cost Groups''' sub-menu, the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to apply modifications to all properties related to the selected Cost Group. Selecting a Cost Group and clicking on it opens the '''Cost Group''' edition window where all related properties and information can be edited.


-	[[File:~~MSM_Positions_Cost_Groups_Delete~~.png\|center]]	+	[[File:MSM_Positions_Cost_Groups_Edit.png\|center]]


-	~~The user must confirm~~ the ~~message before~~ the ~~cost group can~~ be ~~deleted~~.	+	For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Cost Group. Modifications applied to the selected Cost Group will only be saved once the Cost Group edition window is validated using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. This will update the table/list displayed on the main screen. Using the "Cancel" [[File:MetisSmartModelingCancelButton.PNG\|link=]] button discards all changes and closes the window.


	{{Note		{{Note
-	\| Cost groups created in a parent version cannot be ~~deleted~~ when logged-in to a child version.	+	\| Cost groups created in a parent version cannot be edited when logged-in to a child version.
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-	~~{{Warning~~
-	~~\| When deleting a Cost groups all the positions which are linked to it loose this link.~~
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		+	=== Deleting a Cost Group ===

-	=~~== Editing~~ a Cost Group ~~===~~	+	In the '''Cost Groups''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to delete the selected Cost Group. Selecting a Cost Group [one or more ...] and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window.

-	The "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to see and modify the properties of a cost group. Selecting a cost group and clicking on the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]] opens the '''Cost Group''' window where the name of the cost group may be modified as well as all the other properties.

		+	[[File:MSM_Positions_Cost_Groups_Delete.png\|center]]

-	~~[[File:MSM_Positions_Cost_Groups_Edit.png\|center]]~~

-		+	Once the warning is confirmed, the selected Cost Group is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database.
-	~~Only by validation of~~ the ~~window will~~ the ~~changes be saved~~.	+


	{{Note		{{Note
-	\| Cost groups created in a parent version cannot be ~~edited~~ when logged-in to a child version.	+	\| Cost groups created in a parent version cannot be deleted when logged-in to a child version.
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		+	{{Warning
		+	\| When deleting a Cost groups all the positions which are linked to it loose this link.
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	== Variants ==		== Variants ==

Patrick: /* Quantity Units */

2013-10-01T06:37:27Z

Quantity Units

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-	*'''Quantity Unit name''': ~~The~~ name ~~set for~~ the quantity unit.	+	*'''Quantity Unit name''': name given to the quantity unit.

-	*'''Code''': An additional reference which will be used characterize the quantity unit.	+	*'''Code''': additional reference which will be used to characterize the quantity unit.

-	*'''Description''': ~~A field used to give a~~ description of the quantity unit in all the languages currently ~~in use~~ in Metis Smart Suite.	+	*'''Description''': description of the quantity unit in all the languages currently available in Metis Smart Suite.

-	*'''Only values 0 and 1 are allowed''': Ticking this check box signifies that the only accepted values are 0 and 1. If the value given is greater than 1, 1 will automatically be assumed. This particular settings is mainly used to allow for determining if an attribute is used or not in an offer.	+	*'''Only values 0 and 1 are allowed''': Ticking this check box signifies that the only accepted values for this unit are 0 and 1. If the value given is greater than 1, 1 will automatically be assumed. This particular settings is mainly used to allow for determining if an attribute is used or not in an offer.


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	{{Warning		{{Warning
-	\| When deleting a quantity unit, all links to it are also removed from the various attributes which use it for example.	+	\| When deleting a quantity unit, all links to it are also removed from the various attributes and positions which use it for example.
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Patrick: /* Creating a Quantity Unit */

2013-10-01T06:35:28Z

Creating a Quantity Unit

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-	Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new ~~...~~ can be saved by validating the '''~~...~~''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window.	+	Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new Quantity Unit can be saved by validating the '''Quantity Unit''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window.


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	\| Quantity units created in a child version are not visible when logged-in to a parent version. However, quantity units created in a parent version are visible in a child version and are represented with a lock icon.		\| Quantity units created in a child version are not visible when logged-in to a parent version. However, quantity units created in a parent version are visible in a child version and are represented with a lock icon.
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	=== Editing a Quantity Unit ===		=== Editing a Quantity Unit ===

Patrick: /* Quantity Units */

2013-10-01T06:35:08Z

Quantity Units

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	== Quantity Units ==		== Quantity Units ==

-	Metis Smart Suite enables the use of quantity units which are then used for example in product attributes. Quantity units can be added, deleted, and edited. Quantity units are used to give a more specific meaning when counting or measuring a certain unit such as time, weight and size. The quantity units for these measurements ~~could~~ be hours, kilograms or centimeters for example.	+	Metis Smart Suite enables the use of quantity units which are then used for example in product attributes. Quantity units can be added, deleted, and edited. Quantity units are used to give a more specific meaning when counting or measuring a certain unit such as time, weight and size. The quantity units for these measurements would be hours, kilograms or centimeters for example.

-	Quantity units are used when defining attributes. An attribute could be defined as "Service Hours" and the quantity unit defined alongside it would be "Hours." Further information regarding the use of quantity unit and attributes can be found on the ~~attributes~~ main page.	+	Quantity units are used when defining attributes. An attribute could be defined as "Service Hours" and the quantity unit defined alongside it would be "Hours." Further information regarding the use of quantity unit and attributes can be found on the '''[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Attributes#Attributes\|Attributes]]''' main page.

-	Quantity units can also be associated to positions. When either creating a new or editing an existing position, the user can choose to select a quantity unit to associate with the position from the drop-down list.	+	Quantity units can also be associated to positions. When either creating a new or editing an existing position, the user can choose to select a quantity unit to associate directly with the position from the corresponding drop-down list.


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-	On the left-hand side of the window, a '''Search''' feature is found. ~~This feature includes~~ the ~~fields '''Code''' and '''Description''' as~~ search ~~criteria as well as~~ a ~~'''Language''' drop-down list which searches for the descriptions in the selected language.~~	+	On the left-hand side of the main window, a '''Search''' feature is found. It allows the user/administrator to find Quantity Units based on various criterion. The search is triggered by typing a keyword or only a letter in the fields above the "Search" button and then click on it. The results are then displayed below/in the main table/list. Selecting a line from the result list will automatically select the corresponding entry in the main table/list.
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-	~~Upon entering~~ only a ~~few characters~~ in ~~one or both of~~ the fields, the ~~'''~~Search~~''' can be launched with the~~ results ~~appearing just~~ below.	+


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-	~~The~~ "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to ~~add~~ a ~~quantity unit to the Metsi Smart Suite database~~. When it is clicked, the '''Quantity Unit''' window opens ~~with the following fields available~~:	+	In the '''Quantity Units''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main table/list allows the user/administrator to create a new Quantity Unit. When it is clicked, the '''Quantity Unit''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information.
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		+	[[File:MSM_Positions_Quantity_Units_Add.png\|center]]
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	*'''Quantity Unit name''': The name set for the quantity unit.		*'''Quantity Unit name''': The name set for the quantity unit.
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-	[[File:~~MSM_Positions_Quantity_Units_Add~~.~~png~~\|~~center~~]]	+	{{Note
		+	\| Mandatory fields are displayed in '''bold''' or with a red triangle in front of the field.
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		+	Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new ... can be saved by validating the '''...''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window.


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-	~~=== Deleting a Quantity Unit ===~~

-	~~The "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG\|link~~=~~]] allows the user to delete an existing quantity unit. Multiple quantity units may be selected and deleted together.~~	+	=== Editing a Quantity Unit ===

-	~~When deleting quantity units,~~ the ~~following pop~~-~~up window appears~~:	+	In the '''Quantity Units''' sub-menu, the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to apply modifications to all properties related to the selected Quantity Unit. Selecting a Quantity Unit and clicking on it opens the '''Quantity Unit''' edition window where all related properties and information can be edited.


-	[[File:~~MSM_Positions_Quantity_Units_Delete~~.png\|center]]	+	[[File:MSM_Positions_Quantity_Units_Edit.png\|center]]


-	~~The user must confirm~~ the ~~message before~~ the ~~quantity unit can~~ be ~~deleted~~.	+	For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Quantity Unit. Modifications applied to the selected Quantity Unit will only be saved once the Quantity Unit edition window is validated using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG\|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. This will update the table/list displayed on the main screen. Using the "Cancel" [[File:MetisSmartModelingCancelButton.PNG\|link=]] button discards all changes and closes the window.


-	~~{{Warning~~
-	~~\| When deleting a quantity unit, all links to it are also removed from the various attributes which use it for example.~~
-	}}

-	=== ~~Editing~~ a Quantity Unit ===	+	=== Deleting a Quantity Unit ===

-	~~The~~ "~~Edit~~" button [[File:~~MetisSmartModelingEditButton~~.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to ~~see~~ and ~~modify~~ the ~~properties of a quantity unit~~.	+	In the '''Quantity Units''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to delete the selected Quantity Unit. Selecting one or more Quantity Unit and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window.

-	Selecting a quantity unit and clicking on the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG\|link=]] opens the '''Quantity Unit''' window where the name of the quantity unit may be modified as well as all the other properties.

		+	[[File:MSM_Positions_Quantity_Units_Delete.png\|center]]

-	~~[[File:MSM_Positions_Quantity_Units_Edit.png\|center]]~~

		+	Once the warning is confirmed, the selected ... is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database.
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		+
		+	{{Warning
		+	\| When deleting a quantity unit, all links to it are also removed from the various attributes which use it for example.
		+	}}

-	~~The window must be validated in order for all changes to be applied and saved.~~


	=== Previewing a Quantity Unit ===		=== Previewing a Quantity Unit ===

-	~~The~~ "Preview" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPreviewButton.PNG\|link=]] allows the user to see all ~~the~~ properties of the selected ~~quantity unit~~. Selecting a ~~quantity unit~~ and clicking on ~~this button~~ opens the '''Quantity ~~unit~~''' window.	+	In the '''Quantity Units''' sub-menu, the "Preview" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPreviewButton.PNG\|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to see all properties and information related to the selected Quantity Unit. Selecting a Quantity Unit from the table/list and clicking on it opens the '''Quantity Unit''' preview window.


	[[File:MSM_Positions_Qunatity_Units_Preview.png\|center]]		[[File:MSM_Positions_Qunatity_Units_Preview.png\|center]]
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		+	For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new ... .


	{{Note		{{Note
-	\| It is not possible ~~to edit~~ the ~~properties of an quantity unit with the use of the '''Preview''' button. This must~~ be ~~done with the '''Edit''' button~~.	+	\| Edition of the information and properties displayed herein is not possible. If modification are necessary, the edition function described above should be used.
	}}		}}

Patrick at 06:28, 1 October 2013

2013-10-01T06:28:38Z

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