Creating depots

Create depots to specify storage areas for fuel.

To create depots:

  1. Open the Depots form.
  2. Click New Record.
  3. Depot—Enter a unique code identifying the depot.
  4. Description—Enter a description of the depot.
  5. Depot Organization—Enter the organization to which the depot belongs.
  6. Class—Enter the class to which the depot belongs.
    The system automatically populates Class Org.
  7. Location—Enter the location of the depot. The system automatically populates Location Org.
  8. Choose one of the following options:
    • Markup %—Enter a markup percentage, to be added to the average price when fuel is issued.
    • Fixed Markup—Enter a fixed markup amount, to be added to the average price when fuel is issued.
    • External—Select to indicate that the depot is an external depot.
    • Out of Service—Select to indicate that the depot is out of service.
    • Allow Tank Volumes Greater than Capacity—Select to allow a tank record to indicate a greater volume than set capacity.
    • Allow Negative Tank Volumes—Select to allow a tank record with a negative volume.
  9. Click Save Record.