The Measurement Type field records the type of measurement. For example, height, width, weight, or dimensions.
Each measurement type has its own default units. For example, the measurement type of 'weight' might have grams as its default unit, and the type 'height' might have millimeters as its default unit. When you enter data into the measurement reading field, the default units of the measurement type you chose will be used.
If you need to create a new measurement type, see our help on creating measurement type terms.
Field Type
Field Location
Object > Identification window > Media, Measurement tab.
Object > Media & Measurement window > Media, Measurement tab.
Object > Accessory window > Media, Measurement tab.
Object > Administration & Risk Assessment window > Risk Assessment tab.
Packing Unit > Identification window > Identification tab.
Person > Identification window > Body Measurements tab.
This field is part of a table, including Part Ref, Reading, and Notes.
Risk Management window > Details tab.
Searching
Search this field with 'Measurement' in Advanced Search, or use a Select Statement. When you select the Measurement field, another window will open for you to select a Measurement Type to search on.
Reporting
Expand one of the 'Measurement' options, then select 'Type' in reporting.
There are a number of options for reporting on the Measurement group of fields:
oMeasurement (Metric & Imp, Y display only) - will display measurements in the primary AND secondary unit of measure, for all measurements where the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked.
oMeasurement (primary system, Y display only) - will display measurements in the primary unit of measure, for all measurements where the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked.
oMeasurement (secondary system, Y display only) - will display measurements in the secondary unit of measure, for all measurements where the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked.
oMeasurement (Metric & Imp, Y&N display) - will display measurements in the primary AND secondary unit of measure, for all measurements, regardless of whether the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked or not.
oMeasurement (primary system, Y&N display) - will display measurements in the primary unit of measure, for all measurements, regardless of whether the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked or not.
oMeasurement (secondary system, Y&N display) - will display measurements in the secondary unit of measure, for all measurements, regardless of whether the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked or not.
This field is available for sorting, select 'Measurement Type'.
Internal Field Name
MEASURE_TYPE
