Create a new batch by clicking on the * in the standard Workbench manner. Note that new transactions can also be added to an existing batch provided the batch has not been closed. The cost transactions on the Job to which the plant is being issued will have the Year / on the Job to which the plant is being issued will have the Year / Period of this batch
Select a Plant Item, by entering the Plant Code if known, or though the F4 lookup key. Note that the labels 'Plant' (at the top of the screen) and Registration and Fleet No (at the bottom of the screen) are in blue. Clicking on any of these labels will move that column into the data entry rows, and the user can then enter data by this code.
Enter the Job Code to which the plant is to be issued, by manual entry or though the F4 lookup key
The Rate Code for the selected Plant Item will default, but can be changed to another Rate Code set up for this Plant Item if required. Note that the Cost Rate and Sell Rate attached to this Rate Code will default onto the transactions, but cannot be changed in this data entry screen.
The Unit from the Rate Code will display
On entry of a line, the costed transaction is immediately on the job, as is the credit against the Plant Item.