Create a department

To create a department:

1. In Paladin, from the main menu, select File > Setup.
2. Select the Dept tab.
3. In the Departments pane, click New.
4. In the Name box, enter the department name.
5. In the Department label number box, assign an unused department ID.
6. Optional: Select any of the following non-taxable options:
   • Dept non-taxable
   • State non-taxable
   • County non-taxable
   • City non-taxable
7. Optional: Change the default values for any of the following:
   • PO system number of days %
   • Suggested min factor %
   • Minimum Margin %
8. Click Save, then click Close.

Note: Departments cannot be assigned with the name “Unknown” or “Department [num].” If created, the Create/Edit Department window opens explaining that this cannot be done.

Figure 1: Create/Edit Department message window