Measurement Type field

The Measurement Type field records the type of measurement, such as height, width, weight, or dimensions.

How this field works

This field connects to the Measurement Type file.

Each measurement type has its own default units. For example, the measurement type weight might have grams as its default unit, and the type height might have millimeters as its default unit.

The term you enter in the Measurement Type field controls the type of data that will be accepted by the associated Measurement Reading field. It also controls the way that data will be displayed on screen and in reports, and the way it is indexed for retrieval in search. For example, if a measurement type of height is used, the default units for the height type will be used, for example centimeters.

Field details

Field type

Authority field

Internal field name

  • MEASURE_TYPE

  • RISK_TYPE_MEASURE_TYPE (Risk Management file)

Locations

  • Object file:

    • Identification window > Media, Measurement tab

    • Media & Measurement window > Media, Measurement tab

    • Accessory window > Media, Measurement tab

    • Administration & Risk Assessment window > Risk Assessment tab

  • Packing Unit > Identification window > Identification tab

  • Person > Identification window > Body Measurements tab

  • Risk Management window > Details tab

Searching on this field

Select Measurement in Advanced Search or use a Select Statement.

Reporting on this field

This is how to select this field in Reporting.

Expand one of the Measurement options, then select Type.

There are several options for reporting on the Measurement group of fields:

  • Measurement (Metric & Imp, Y display only)
    This option will display measurements in the primary AND secondary unit of measure, for all measurements where the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked.

  • Measurement (primary system, Y display only)
    This option will display measurements in the primary unit of measure, for all measurements where the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked.

  • Measurement (secondary system, Y display only)
    This option will display measurements in the secondary unit of measure, for all measurements where the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked.

  • Measurement (Metric & Imp, Y&N display)
    This option will display measurements in the primary AND secondary unit of measure, for all measurements, regardless of whether the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked or not.

  • Measurement (primary system, Y&N display)
    This option will display measurements in the primary unit of measure, for all measurements, regardless of whether the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked or not.

  • Measurement (secondary system, Y&N display)
    This option will display measurements in the secondary unit of measure, for all measurements, regardless of whether the 'Display?' checkbox is ticked or not.

You can sort on this field. Select Measurement Type.