The Modifier Categories master file provides a complete list of all modifier categories within the database. The Modifier Categories master file is user-defined.
To add or modify a modifier category, do the following:
From the Master Files - System list, select Modifier Category.
The Modifier Categories List window opens.
Do one of the following:
To add a new item, select open menu , and then select New.
To modify an existing item, select the item in the list, select open menu , and then select Open. You can also double-click to open the item.
The Add/Modify Modifier Category Information window opens.
Enter a name for the modifier category in the Category field.
In the Short Description field, enter a description of up to four characters for the modifier category.
To change the modifiers in the category, select Open Folder .
The Modifiers window opens.
The Available field lists the available modifiers that have not been included in the group.
To locate a modifier in the list, enter one or more alphanumeric characters for the modifier key in the Available box.
The Included field lists the modifiers that are currently included in the group.
The Key and Modifier column displays the key and description assigned to a modifier. The key is provided in order to perform a modifier search.
To include additional modifiers, select the modifier in the Available list, then select Include .
The modifier moves from the Available list to the Included list.
To remove a modifier, select the modifier in the Included list, then select Exclude .
The modifier moves from the Available list to the Included list.
Select OK.
The Add Modifier Category Information window opens.
If you want to hide the item in the list, select the Hide check box.
Select Next to add another item or select OK to return to the Modifier Categories List window.
Note: If you are editing an existing item, the Next button is not an option.
