Defining classes

Define classes for most entities. The system allows you to separate a single entity into groups, most often for cost analysis. For example, you can assign classes to equipment, and then give all air conditioning units a class of "HVAC." With this information, the system can provide an analysis that compares the cost of maintaining all HVAC units.

To define classes:

  1. Open the Classes form.
  2. Entity—Enter the entity for which to create classes.
  3. Click Add Class.
  4. Class—Enter a unique code identifying the class.
  5. Description—Enter a description of the class.
    Note: When editing a class, you can only edit the Description.
  6. Organization—Enter the organization of the class if you use multi-organization security.
  7. Coding Entity—Select the coding entity with which to associate the class.
  8. Level—Enter the level of the class.
  9. Out of Service—Select to prevent the class from being displayed in lookups.
    Note: Coding Entity, Level, and Out of Service apply only to the CLVL entity.
  10. Click Submit.
    Note: To update the translations by language, click Translations. See Entering Description Translations Chapter 1 Basics of the Infor EAM User's Guide.