When performing line item entry, you can enter new miscellaneous charge codes or miscellaneous item codes to the Miscellaneous Charge Code file without leaving the data entry tasks. This ability to add codes on the fly allows you to complete the data entry process in an efficient, uninterrupted manner.
To add a new miscellaneous charge code

1 At the Item Number field on the corresponding Lines tab, type a backslash (/) followed by the miscellaneous charge code you want to add.

2 Press Enter. The "Is this a new Miscellaneous Charge Code?" dialog box appears. Click No to return to the Item Number field; click Yes to create a new miscellaneous charge or Item code. The P/O Miscellaneous Charge Maintenance window appears.

3 To copy the miscellaneous charge item information from an existing code, enter the appropriate code number at the Copy From field or click the Lookup button to list all miscellaneous charge Item codes on file. To skip this field, press enter.

4 In the P/O Miscellaneous Charge Maintenance window, complete the appropriate data entry fields. Click Accept to add the new miscellaneous charge Item code; click Cancel to return to the Item Number field on the Lines tab.