Resource Type The type of this resource: Trade, Material, Service, or Tool. See Also Number The name or number of this resource. You can enter up to 20 characters. APM automatically enters the next number in the sequence, but you can change that to another number or to a name. For a trade, you will usually delete the number and enter the trade name. For other resources, you can keep, change, prefix, or suffix the number as required. If this box is left blank or if the ID is not unique, an error message appears when you try to save the resource. See Also Title The name or short description of this item. You can enter up to 250 characters. Category The resource category for this resource. Resource categories are used to derive GL account numbers for transactions, to group resources for searching, sorting, and cost summarization, and to set MSDS options for resources. Click the browse icon to search for the appropriate category. You can only select a category that is valid for the type of resource you are creating. For example, material resources can only be added to categories valid for materials. If this box is left blank, an error message appears when you try to save the resource. See Also Unit of Measure The stocking unit of measure used for this item. It is possible to stock, purchase, and issue the item in different units of measure. All inventory balances are expressed in the stocking unit of measure. You can select one of many different units of measure, such as centimeters, inches, each, or case. See Also Abbreviation Enter an abbreviation for the unit of measure, for example, enter “ea” for each. See Also
