Wiki source code of 9.2 Methods
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5 | An accounting method is a specified set of segments with their values. To add and edit Methods complete the following steps. | ||
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7 | = Adding a Method = | ||
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9 | 1. Select the **Financial > Financial Tracking Maintenance** tab. | ||
10 | 1. In the **Financial Tracking Maintenance** screen, select **‘add method’** from the bottom of the** Method** dropdown list. The //Add New Method// panel will appears to the right of the screen.((( | ||
11 | [[image:PECOS Admin.WebHome@Fig 8.5 - Add a new financial tracking method.png||height="90%" width="90%"]] | ||
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13 | 1. Type a **Method Name**. This how you wish the method to be displayed to users. | ||
14 | 1. Type a **Method Key**. This is a unique database identification label and must be different for each method created. | ||
15 | 1. Optionally click on the **Organisation** button and assign this method to an organisation level for administration purposes. | ||
16 | 1. Click the **Save **button. Your new method will be displayed in the list. | ||
17 | 1. You are then prompted to create the first **Segment** for this new method. | ||
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19 | = Editing a Method = | ||
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21 | 1. Select the **Financial > Financial Tracking Maintenance **tab. | ||
22 | 1. Select the method** **you wish to update in the **Method List**. | ||
23 | 1. Click **Edit** to display it in the field to the right of the screen. | ||
24 | 1. Make your changes to its **Name** or** Key** (identifier). | ||
25 | 1. Optionally click on the **Organisation** button and (re)assign this method to an organisation level for administration purposes. | ||
26 | 1. Click the **Save **button. | ||
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28 | **Note. An accounting Method cannot be deleted or deactivated once created.** |