Create Unit

Explanation

Use this activity to define a new unit of measure. The unit of measures can be used on parameters, technical attributes, etc. Approximately 300 predefined units from the ISO Code lists exist in the system.

Prerequisites

The user must be connected to a site. This must be performed in Site.

System Effects

As a result of this entry, a new unit is created and you can create entries with it on parameters and technical attributes.

Window

Maintenance Basic Data

Related Window Descriptions

Maintenance Basic Data 
Maintenance Basic Data/Units

Procedure

1. Open the Maintenance Basic Data window, click the Units tab, and create a new record (F5).
2. In the Unit Code field, enter an identity for the unit.
3. In the Description field, enter a short description of the unit.
4. Specify the factor and the base unit. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
5. Specify the unit type and if the unit is user defined or not.
6. Save the information (F12).