Product conversions – Rice Lake TransAct 3.5 User Manual
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Product Conversions
Appendix
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Version 3.5
Product Conversions
The category in which rate codes are attached provides a way to calculate conversions. To enable this
feature add the following lines to the
[Rates
] section of the TransAct initialization file (
TRANSACT.INI
).
Factor1=keyword (This field is required)
Factor2=keyword (This field is optional)
Factor1
will convert weight (pounds or kilograms) to the desired conversion.
Factor2
will also convert
weight
to a second desired conversion. Replace
keyword
with meaningful text such as
Gallons
and
Barrels
.
NOTE:
To edit the
TRANSACT.INI
file, use an editor such as
Notepad
. Quit TransAct before
editing the
TRANSACT.INI
file. When you are done editing the
TRANSACT.INI
file, run
TransAct to initiate the changes.
Save the changes to the
TRANSACT
.
INI
file. Start TransAct. Defined factor fields will appear in the
category that rates are attached (
Admin | Categories | Material
).
Pounds/Gallons (or Kilograms/Gallons) and
Pounds/Barrels
Figure 175. Conversion Fields
Use the following key words for printing conversion information on a ticket;
[Conv Weight1]
[Conv Weight2]
Use
“Units”
within the square brackets to display the conversion units, e.g.
Gallons
or
Barrels
;
[Conv Weight1 Units]
[Conv Weight2 Units]