Order parts tracked by assets that are not yet defined in the database. Create new asset records and associate them with purchase order items.
Follow these steps to enter assets for purchase order items.
Open the Purchased part/asset definition form (PDOBJS).
Query for the purchase order/line.
Type—Click to select the type of the asset.
Equipment—Enter a unique code identifying the asset.
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If the AUTOANUM installation parameter is set to YES, Datastream 7i automatically generates an asset number after you save the record if the Type is Asset. |
Description—Enter a description of the asset.
Dept—Click to select the department responsible for the asset.
Choose File | Save from the menu bar. Datastream 7i creates a new asset record and associates the ordered part with it.
Define an asset for each individual part. For example, associate 3 assets with the order line if the ordered quantity is 3. You cannot set the order status to Ready for printing (on the Purchase orders form) until you associate all parts tracked by asset.