Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure

Info
Module: Inventory
Path: Products > Inventory > Unit Of Measure
Topic: Unit Of Measure
Version(s): Version 5.1 and up 
Editions: Commerce and Call Center Editions

What Are Unit of Measure

The Unit of Measure list displays the code for each defaulted measurement as well as the description. Units of Measure are used to define how Inventory Items are stored within given warehouse locations, as well as the different ways that suppliers will offer to sell an inventory item.

Making The Connection

Where Will I See This Within OLX?

This is seen on inventory items and suppliers.

What Reports Can Be Pulled?

  1. Inventory Item Location Report Definitions
  2. Supplier Item Report Definitions
  3. Supplier Purchase Report Definitions
  4. Warehouse Report Definitions
  5. Inventory Item Association Report

What Imports/Exports Relate to xxxx

  1. there are no imports/exports at this time that handle Unit of Measure creation specifically

Trouble Shooting



Setup

Navigate to Products > Inventory > Unit of Measure. 

Tool Bar

Utilizing the buttons on the tool bar  you can: 
Go back to the previous screen 
Add new 
Print 
Minimize module 

Filter

You can use the filter options to narrow down the displayed selections.

  1. Client
  2. Code
  3. Description
Add additional filters by click the Add button 
Apply the filtered selections by clicking Apply Filter 
Remove the filtered selections by clicking Remove Filter 
To show inactive accounts in the displayed records check Show Inactive 
You can set the number of records to be displayed 
 

Add New

  1. To edit an existing record, click on the edit pencil next to the record you wish to edit.
  2. To add a new record, click on the Add New button in the blue module bar.
    1. A new window will pop up.


  1. Select Client
  2. Enter the code for the Unit of Measure, which is what will be visible when associating it to other inventory sections.
  3. Enter a description for the Measurement.

* To save the changes click the Save button .
* To cancel any of the current changes you have made click the Cancel button .
      This will close the window without saving any changes.
* To apply the current changes you have made click the Apply button .
* To print the current window click the Print button .
* To delete the selection click the Delete button .
      This will prompt you to make sure you want to delete this item.

  • Clicking OK will delete the selected item and close the window.
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Revised 3.12.2025

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