Define Base Units

Explanation

Use this activity to enter new base units from either predefined or user-defined units. This optional task is to be performed by a system administrator or equivalent person.

A base unit always has a factor of 1, and the same code is used for the unit code and base unit. All base units can be viewed in the Units of Measure window.

Prerequisites

This activity has the following prerequisites:

System Effects

As a result of this activity:

Window

Unit Relationships

Related Window Descriptions

Unit Relationships

Procedure

To perform this activity, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Unit Relationships window.
  2. On the Base tab, create a new record.
  3. In the Unit Code field, enter a unique name for the unit of measure.
  4. In the Description field, enter a description for the unit of measure.
  5. Save the changes.