City Dictionary

The City Dictionary includes entries for many cities in your area.

When you first implement AmkaiOffice, the City Dictionary will already be populated with many cities. You may, however, find the need to enter new cities in the dictionary.

To add a new city

1. Click New Item from the Actions sectionActions section in the upper right of the dictionary. Complete the following fields.

   

2. Name: Enter a description of the item to be entered. This is a mandatory field and must be unique.
3. Quick Code: Enter a short name for the item. Quick Codes can be up to 15 alphanumeric characters,are mandatory and must be unique. If the Auto generate quick codes Preference has been enabled, this filed will populate when the Name field has been completed and you tab off of the field.
4. State Codes: For facilities with state mandatory reporting requirements it may be necessary to assign state specific codes to your cities. Only users that have been instructed to complete this area of the dictionary are required to enter data here. To add a state code, click the plus sign. The State and Code Kind fields will auto-populate. Enter the appropriate code in the Code field.
5. Generate quick code: If the Preference to Auto generate quick code has been set this field will be displayed when new items are added to the dictionary. If a quick code has not been set or if you would like to override the code that has been entered in the field, click this button to have the system generate a quick code.
6. Click one of the following buttons:
   • Save and DoneSave and Done

     Click to save your changes and return to the Items screen.

   • Save and NewSave and New

     Click to save your changes and clear the fields on the dialog, so you can add another new Item to the dictionary.

   • CancelCancel

     Click to discard your changes and return to the Items screen.

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