This option is dependent upon a system parameter ' Branch Analysis '. If branch analysis is set to yes [i.e. ticked on] then all debts retained within the Sales Ledger can be sourced by a branch/department.
Branch descriptions must be created for validation on, for example, batch input of documents.
When the program is selected from the menu, you are presented with the standard Autoline table maintenance menu, allowing the options to Create a new record or Delete an existing record.
When a record is being created or amended, an up to 30-character description can be maintained in nine languages, and a branch must be cross-referenced to a region, as per the division records [covered in another section of this on-line help], and a cost centre. The notation of a Manager/Supervisor's name is optional.
To access this option:
1. From the Autoline master menu select the Nominal Ledger option and the company you require.
2. Select Miscellaneous options option.
3. Select the Branch Descriptions option.
4. The Branch Descriptions grid is displayed.
[The user can select another view by clicking the Column button.]The grid view is used for amending and viewing any existing codes that have been set up. To create, simply click the create button. Deleting records can effected by clicking the Delete button.
FIELDS
Branch: A three digit code to denote the branch.
Description A meaningful description of what the branch relates to.
RegionThe region the branch relates to.
Manager/Supervisor This is an optional field to record who is responsible for the branch.
Cost Centre The cost centre the branch is related to.
BUTTONS
Exit: Returns the user to the Miscellaneous menu.
Help:Displays online help in the default browser.
Ad-hoc: Allows the user to perform an ad-hoc report enquiry in the branch file.
Sort:The user can sort the values in order , or check the "reverse" box to reverse the sort order. This can also be used in conjunction with the "START AT" and "FINISH AT" fields.
Refresh:Returns the display to it's original state after the user has performed a "sort" task.
Fields: Will display which fields of the file the user wants to query on.
Language:A 
box allows the user to select the relevant language they want.
Ad-Hoc:Allows the user to prepare an enquiry on the selected file
Grid: Will display the items in a different view. This is practically identical to the column view but it allows the user to amend the division fields.
