A. Department

To get to the Department File screen, click on File -> A. Department.

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The Department file stores information about departments in your store. An example of a department/category/location/group/item hierarchy could be as follows; Pharmacy Department -> First Aid Category -> Top Shelf Location -> Bandage Group -> Bandaid 30ct Variety Item.

 The hierarchy feature is custom and entirely up to the store on how to use it; however there are some functions to rely on it like the Nesting of Shortcut Buttons. While not absolutely required, the hierarchy feature helps organize your store and allow for a more convenient management of your database in relation to your physical store.

 To search for a department simply enter the search string in the "Department Name" box. To edit a current department click the corresponding line in the search result box. NOTE: Take care when editing any of the hierarchies as they might already be linked to items and can have detrimental effects. It is always easier and less complicated to add a new hierarchy than change an existing one. To add a brand new department click the "Add Department" radio button.

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Department Name : Enter the name for the department you're adding.

Generates Revenue : Indicate if this department will generate revenue.

Record # : This field displays the record number for the department and is not editable.