Descriptor Base Unit Swap

There are instances when you may wish to change the base Unit of Measure against a Descriptor.  This feature allows you to instantly apply the change to all fields where the Descriptor is used across Ostendo. 

Prerequisite:         

• This process requires exclusive access to the database, therefore no on else can be logged onto Ostendo during this process

Entry and Display fields

Select Descriptor Code for Base Unit Swap: From the drop-down list select the Descriptor Code against which you are making the change.  The next two fields will change to reflect the selection

Existing Base Unit: Display only field showing the current Base Unit held against the Descriptor Code

Swap to this Unit: From the drop-down list select the new Unit that will replace the existing Unit. 

Note: The drop down list will show the current Units of Measure held in Ostendo.  These are maintained via General>Settings>Standard Units

Buttons

Apply change to entire database:  If you click this button then all occurrences of the ‘Existing Base Unit’ will be replaced with the ‘Swap to Unit’

Close: Takes no action and exits the screen.