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Timber Details

Size 1 / Size 2 (mm - Nominal / Actual)

This section shows the section size of the timber product in millimetres. Either Nominal or Actual sizes may be shown.

The Nominal size is the 'described as' size of the timber product, but this may differ from the 'actual' size. For example, a product may be described as being 50 x 100 (nominal) when it is really only 47 x 98 (actual).

Variable Section Sizes

For variable section sizes (e.g. hardwood products) values of zero will be shown in one or both of the size fields. This allows the operator to specify the size(s) at sales order entry - by entering values into the Size 1/2 fields under the Options tab of the Timber Entry window:

For further details on adding timber products to sales documents see Adding Timber Products To Sales Documents.

Statistics Update

This field shows the unit of measure the Product is stocked in (e.g. Volume, Length, Pieces), followed by a number in brackets. This is a fixed measure.

For example, if the Statistics Update field shows Volume (m3) (1), then stock statistics for the product are updated by volume in single pieces.

Treatment Number

If treatments are to be added to the timber/sheet product, the treatment group is shown here. During sales order entry the correct treatments for this product are displayed for the user to apply.

This field is used for associating the product with a timber treatment group so that the user may select from a range of possible timber treatments to apply when the timber product is added to a sales document.

The product's timber treatment group - if set up - is displayed here.

Note: For further details see Treatments Maintenance.

Presentation Flag

The presentation flag for timber is used to control the pricing and display of timber lines on orders and invoices. One of the following options will be displayed:

• Lump Sum: Detailed Unit Prices and Detailed Line Values (A)

• Lump Sum: Detailed Unit Prices and Total Value (B)

• Lump Sum: Total Value Only (C)

• Combined: Detailed Unit Prices and Total Value (D)

• Combined: Total Value Only (E)

• Combined Treatment: Detailed Unit Prices and Detailed Line Values (F)

• Combined Treatment: Detailed Unit Prices and Total Value (G)

• Combined Treatment: Total Value Only (H)

Each menu option represents a different combination of timber Price Options and Presentation Options, which are defined as follows:

Long Length Surcharge

This field displays the long length surcharge category which applies to this timber product.

Long length surcharges may be set up for a range of lengths for various timber categories using Long Length Surcharges Maintenance.

This field is used for associating the product with a long length surcharge group so that the user may select from a range of possible long length surcharges to apply when the timber product is added to a sales document.

No. of Ex Per Section

This field shows the number of pieces a piece of timber will be divided into when cut diagonally along its length.

For example, a value of 1 (i.e. 1 piece of timber) = no cuts; a value of 2 (i.e. 2 pieces of timber) = one diagonal cut; a value of 4 (i.e. 4 pieces of timber) = two diagonal cuts, forming an 'X'.)

No. in Bundle

If timber sections are to be packed as bundles, the number of pieces to be packed in each bundle will be shown here.

Stock Control Level

This field shows the stock control format for the product. This defines whether the product is classed as a Timber, Sheet or Pack product. The following values are available:

Attributes

Attributes are simply spare analysis codes for use with timber products.  A six digit code can be entered here which can be used with a report generator such as Xtract.

Length Mask

Length Masks are used with length stock-controlled products (i.e. timber) to specify the available lengths in which the product may be sold (e.g. 1m; 1.6m; 2.4m etc.). For example: you may have one set of standard metric length masks, one set of length masks purely for fencing products, and another set of length masks for MDF products.

This field shows which set of length masks will apply for this product. For example: if it is a Fencing product - i.e. the product will be sold in lengths applicable to Fencing products - Fencing may be displayed.

For further details see Creating Timber, Sheet And Pack Products.

Wide Width Surcharge

A Wide Width Surcharge (similar to a Long Length Surcharge) may be applied to timber products where what is being sold is wider than normal. If it applies to this product the amount will be displayed here.

Works Order Required

If checked, this field allows users to use the (optional) Works Order Processing module, used in cases where the timber product being sold has to be cut from another piece of timber (i.e. not just sawn to length). For further details contact Quantum Professional Services on 01342 333807 or psg@edp.co.uk

Pack Costs

If this field is checked, pack costs are used to calculate branch average cost. This may be useful if you are creating packs from the timber product (see Pack Maintenance).

Grade

Free text may be entered to describe the quality of the timber product.