Re: [WebERP-developers] Is it a right constraint for sales order?

[iced l. <ice...@gm...>]

On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 5:13 AM, Tim Schofield <tim...@gm...>
 wrote:

> Well you only get a plethora if you type vague search criteria in :-)
>
>
Indeed that is true. But 'vague' can be relative.

In some cases there are not only many 'unique' items, but also many
dimensions to an item, and many values in a dimension, each of these as an
individual item. 'Raw' materials used in production often are similarly
named but not exactly named to aid in BOM construction. Being specific
might not be specific enough, and might be difficult depending on who's
doing the ordering.  I wouldn't want to make it more difficult than it is
now to select an item for ordering or increase probability of choosing an
incorrect item.

The 3 options i had considered before the specific client used the work
around previously mentioned were:

1. Global switch
2. Individual item switch,
3. Category for 'saleable raw products'

I don't believe option 1 is a practical option from a usability point of
view when ordering (as per above notes). Category could possibly be more
efficient in the code for selection or where there are many raw materials
that are 'saleable' - may need more files updated.

An individual switch per item might be the most flexible option for a few
reasons, and would not require as many changes as category option.

Cheers,
Jo