Where to Define Segment Codes (continued)

A segment code can contain upper-case letters and numbers. Segment codes can be neither longer nor shorter than the length of the segment for which they will be used.

Used to verify item numbers. You can turn the Validate option for segment codes on or off for individual segments at any time. When you add a new inventory item number, Inventory Control verifies what you enter in each segment (for which the segment code Validate option is on) of the item structure, against the segment codes you entered for the segment. If the segments are all valid, the program adds the item number to the system.

If you choose to use segment codes, you must enter all the codes you want the program to allow for a segment in the Segment Codes form before you add your items.

You can add segment codes as needed, but you can delete segment codes only if they are not used by any item numbers.