Using this option it is possible to set up default Nominal Ledger codes and values to be used when posting to a particular Purchase Ledger accounts from batch input options. This option differs from Default Postings because it can be used for ANY account, hence the standard posting code is not related to a particular account, unlike default postings. When a posting has been specified, the batch input postings form is displayed and you are able to enter the fields as required. as required, including:
Nominal Ledger codes
Suffixes
Narratives
VAT codes
Amounts
In this way, if the invoices for a particular standard posting always go to the same codes, and/or for similar amounts, these can be entered in a template to prevent re-keying them over and over again. These default posting parameters are then offered as an option when using the batch input routine for that particular account. Be aware that default postings are NOT mandatory, once set up, you can select NO when prompted "do they want to use the postings or not", and can be amended at the time of input as well.
To enter a standard posting:
From the Autoline Master menu select the Purchase Ledger option and the company you require.
The PURCHASE LEDGER menu is displayed.
Select Miscellaneous options.
The PL MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS menu is displayed.
Select the Standard Postings option.
The Standard Postings form is displayed.
The Standard Postings form is displayed when the Standard Postings option is selected from the PL MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS menu.
When the form is displayed, you must first enter the standard posting to be used, using the 
button to search, if an existing posting needs to be amended. If a completely new standard posting is to be created, enter the text in the Code field, and you are asked if you want to create the posting or not. When this is selected, enter a description, and the following buttons are available:
BUTTONS:
Cancel: Returns you to the Miscellaneous Options menu.
Help: Displays help on the current application using the default browser.
Create: By clicking this button, you are presented with a form that prompts you to enter the following:
FIELDS:
Account: The Nominal Ledger account code to which you want to set the default posting.
Suffix: The suffix (if required) to be added to the default posting. An
Narrative: This field is optional, in that it is solely for you to add some meaningful narrative (what the default posting relates to) if needs be.
VAT Code: The VAT code that to be used in the default posting. This ideally should correspond to the PL account code's default VAT code.
Amount: The amount of the default posting- this is user-definable.
At this point, you can click the Save button, or the Cancel button. Save stores the posting line in a grid within the form, and then you can either add another line by clicking Create, or click the OK button to save the entire default posting.
There is also a button labelled Copy Fields. This is similar to that of Inserting NL Journals (hence is not discussed in detail within this topic), in that it allows you to save time by copying suffixes and narratives to blank fields, or delete suffixes and narratives if you desire.
