Update Codes on NTS Billing Config Template
On the
NTS Billing Config
system template, expand the
Codes
panel.
In the
Codes
grid, select the code you want to update.
The details of the code appear in the fields below the grid.
Make the desired changes.
Select
Add/Update
.
The code entry is updated in the grid.
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