POWP - XX

Path to Find Word Processor
This common code sets up the path to find the word processor. The PO data entry process supports a word processing interface for the editing of item descriptions. The option of using the word processing is activated by the entry of two common codes that tells where to find the word processor to be used on a PC (using Windows) or a MAC (using Multi-finder), and where to locate the item description files. This process is one directional; the item descriptions are edited on the PC or MAC and transferred back to the host computer (HP3000, RS6000...). When the description for an item is to be edited, it is not transferred back to the PC or MAC. Rather, the original file on the PC or MAC is edited and transferred back to the host.
On the ITEM DETAIL screen, an "EDIT" field will only show up if common codes POWD and POWP are found. When a "Y" is placed in the Edit field, and the first line description for the item contains "\filename" the system will drop into the word processor and the data entry process will wait for a response from the user before transferring the description file up to the host computer.
Code Category: POWP
Code Value: XX Enter the USER ID.
Short Description: Not required.
Medium Description: Used to describe the common code.
Long Description: Enter the path for the word processor. For a PC, enter "C:\WIN\WINWORD.EXE." For a MAC, enter "{HD:ProWord}"
Folder names
Program name
The "{" and "}" are necessary.
Associated Numeric Values, Associated Codes, Associated Description
1-5: Reserved for future use.