Move Type Setup

MoversSuite Administration > Administration > Move Type

 

Move Types define several key elements of an order including branch and general ledger assignment.  Users can assign move types through the Type of Move field within Move Information.

 

 

Field

Description

Move Type Tab

Description

Enter the name of the Move Type record (up to 25 characters).  These records will be available as options to the Type of Move field in Move Information.

Make orders of this type available in Long Distance Dispatch

Set this flag to make orders belonging to this move type record available for assignment to drivers through Long Distance Dispatch.

Note:

This flag has no effect on Local Dispatch or Local Services.

Branch

Select a Branch from the list of those defined within the Branch Setup.  This branch will be the default for any order created using this move type record.

Move Type Group

Select a Move Type Group from the drop-down list to associate a general ledger account to this particular move type record.

Use Move Type Group Setup to create groups.

Note:  A generic type of “Not Mapped” has been provided by MoversSuite.

Order Number Style

Select a style to apply to an order when the move type is assigned.  Refer to the Order Number Setup for specifics.

Selecting –none- will turn on the Manual Order Number flag that will require the user to enter a free-form Order Number when booking orders.

 

Figure 54: Unique Order Number dialog

 

See Unique Order Number and Book Order Information for more details.

Interface Item

 

Use this section to link the make record to an external system that may be required for exchanging data between disparate systems.

Interface

Select a value from the list defined within XML Interface Setup

External Code

Enter a code supported by the Interface for exchanging data with MoversSuite (up to 32 characters).

 

 

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