Rice Lake TransAct 3.5 - Manual (Page 203)

Product Conversions Appendix
204 Version 3.5
Product Conversions
The category in which rate codes are attached provides a way to calculate conversions. To enable this
feature add the following lines to the
[Rates ] section of the TransAct initialization file ( TRANSACT.INI ).
Factor1=keyword (This field is required)
Factor2=keyword (This field is optional)
Factor1 will convert weight (pounds or kilograms) to the desired conversion. Factor2 will also convert
weight to a second desired conversion. Replace keyword with meaningful text such as Gallons and
Barrels .
NOTE: To edit the TRANSACT.INI file, use an editor such as Notepad . Quit TransAct before
editing the TRANSACT.INI file. When you are done editing the TRANSACT.INI file, run
TransAct to initiate the changes.
Save the changes to the TRANSACT . INI file. Start TransAct. Defined factor fields will appear in the
category that rates are attached ( Admin | Categories | Material ).
Pounds/Gallons (or Kilograms/Gallons) and
Pounds/Barrels
Figure 175. Conversion Fields
Use the following key words for printing conversion information on a ticket;
[Conv Weight1]
[Conv Weight2]
Use “Units” within the square brackets to display the conversion units, e.g. Gallons or Barrels ;
[Conv Weight1 Units]
[Conv Weight2 Units]