Change Units/Measures (U/M) ID
The Change U/M ID window allows you to rename an existing U/M ID. When you change the ID, the old ID is deleted and replaced with the one you type in the Enter New U/M ID field. All transactions and records that were associated with the old ID will be updated with the new ID. Follow the steps below to change the U/M ID.
Changing the U/M ID
Use this procedure to change an existing unit/measure ID. If you already have the Change U/M ID window open, start at step 4.
- From the Maintain menu, select Units/Measures. The Maintain Units/Measures window appears.
- Enter or select the U/M ID that you want to change. To display a list of existing Units/Measures, type ? in the U/M ID field, or select the Lookup button.
- Select the Change ID button on the toolbar. The Change U/M ID window appears.
- Enter the new ID that you want to use instead of the current ID.
- When you are finished, select OK to change the ID and return to the Maintain Units/Measures window.
When you change a U/M ID, all data records associated with this Unit/Measure will reflect the new ID.