Configuring Measurement & Time Units
Questions:
- How do I define product units?
- Where do I set up metric or imperial measurements?
- How do I configure time units for services?
Description:
Supported Units determine measurement values available throughout the application for products, inventory, orders, and calculations. We will show you, step by step, how to:
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Configure Product Measurements: Enable specific volume, weight, length, and area units.
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Enable Time & Universal Units: Configure standard identifiers like pairs, sets, and date ranges.
Solution:
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Navigate to System Data Management in the System.
System → System Settings → System Configuration → System Data Management
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Navigate to Supported Units - Navigate to the Supported Units section within your System Data Management configuration.
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Select Universal Units
Enable basic universal item identifiers such as Item, Seat, Pair, Set, or Package (Pkg).
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Enable Metric or Imperial Units
Browse the categories and select the specific Metric or Imperial units your store requires. You can enable units for Length (e.g., Meter, Inch), Area (e.g., Square Meter, Square Foot), Volume (e.g., Liter, Gallon), and Weight (e.g., Kilogram, Pounds).
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Configure Time Units
If you sell services or subscriptions, enable the necessary Time Units such as Year (YYYY), Quarter (Q), Month (MM), Day (DD), Hour (HH), or Minute (mm).
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Save Your Unit Configuration - Save your changes.The configured units will now appear automatically wherever measurements are required in the system.
Tips and Tricks:
Pro-Tips:
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Only enable the units that are strictly necessary for your catalog to keep your product creation menus clean and easy to navigate.
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Unit selection ensures shipping calculations and inventory management function smoothly.
Warnings:
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Ensure your selections match your warehouse capabilities and the logistical requirements of your shipping providers.