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Macro

The Macro tab defines which items are inserted together when using a macro item. It is suitable for recurring position combinations.

Macro tab

The Macro tab defines which items are inserted together when using a macro item. It is suitable for recurring position combinations.

Fields in the New/Edit dialog

  • Macro: item that is included as an item in the macro structure.
  • Quantity: Quantity of the inserted position per unit of the macro item.
  • Position type: Determines which permissible document item type the entry is inserted with. By default, the item category item is selected.

However, it is also possible to have a position as Alternatively, Possibly or Optionally to mark. The prices of these items are not included in the total amount of the document as they are considered as suggestions. Note that items that have the item type Alternative, Possible, or Optional can only be inserted into documents of type Customer Field Service and Customer Quotation.

  • Print component: Controls whether the inserted position appears in appropriately configured outputs.

Columns of the list

  • Position: Order of the entry in the macro.
  • Macro: Matchcode of the inserted item.
  • Quantity: Quantity per macro unit.
  • Print component: Shows the print identifier of the entry.

Related topics

  1. For specialist users – Use individual modules safely and efficiently › Master data › items › Register tabs
  2. For specialist users – Use individual modules safely and efficiently › Master data › items › Register tabs › Overview
  3. For specialist users – Use individual modules safely and efficiently › Master data › items › Register tabs › Details
  4. For specialist users – Use individual modules safely and efficiently › Master data › items › Register tabs › Sales

Frequently asked questions

What can I find in the item macro tab?

The Macro tab defines which item positions are inserted together when using a macro item. It is suitable for recurring position combinations.

Why are individual fields not changeable?

Read-only values are taken from the item template, another master data page or from transaction data and are used for control purposes.