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Segments Tab

The Segments tab displays the fundings and distributions segments for an orderline. In the left pane, a Segment tree displays the orderline with its associated fundings and distributions. You can click anywhere in this tree to display the current segment information for the orderline. When you select a segment in the tree, that node appears in bold text, and the editing pane displays that segment’s information. Select the check box next to an orderline segment to perform the wizard action on that segment. You can use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+F6 to move about the segment editor window

For more information about orderline segments, see Segments Overview.

When an order is created, a default funding/distribution segment is automatically created with the following fields. The field values for the default segment are defined in the wizard properties.

Fund ID
Funded Quantity
Holding Code
Distributed Quantity

Important Considerations When Using this Tab

Other fields appear depending on the type of segment you are creating or modifying. Also, the fields that appear vary depending on selections made in wizard properties.
Fund ID fields are linked to glossaries. Click the underlined text to see the glossary information.
When you select a funding segment containing a fund ID in the Segment tree, that fund is set at the Current fund.
If the Sum Distribution Quantities check box was selected on the Orderline tab, the Funded Quantity field will be unavailable. The wizard will sum the funded quantities for the distributions and automatically calculate the total orderline quantity on the Orderline tab.
In multilibrary systems that use the Fund Library Authorization policy, each fund cycle’s library authorization is compared to the holding code library in the associated holding distribution(s) The library of each holding code must be present in the fund cycle’s library authorization. When the holding code library is not authorized in the associated fund cycle, a message displays. When the message window is closed, the insertion point will be placed in the first fund ID field that did not pass validation. An invalid fund cycle/holding code pair will not be saved. See FAQs: Understanding Fund Library Authorization for information.

Tab Tools

You can use the following tools to perform a variety of tasks when working with orderline segments. For more information about how to use these tools, click the tool hyperlinks.

You can control the position of new fundings and distributions by using the right-click method on a funding/distribution in the Segment tree and making a selection from the shortcut menu. Or, you can select a funding/distribution and press SHIFT+F10. For more information see, Positioning Fundings/Distributions on the Segments Tab.

Typical Funding/Distribution Segment Scenarios

Most libraries follow common funding and distribution scenarios when creating orders.

For more examples, go to FAQs: Working with Orderline Segments.

Single or Multiple Copies – Single Fund

Most small libraries will order copies from a single fund with a single distribution. In fact, the default segment created for new orders supports this funding/distribution scenario.

Single Copy – Funding Split by Amount or Percentage

When purchasing expensive materials, libraries may want to split the cost across multiple funds, either by amount or percentage.

In the following example, you are purchasing a $600.00 reference book and splitting the cost between two funds.

Note: When modifying existing segments, be certain to remove the entire segment cluster (all related fundings/distributions).

Note: You are required to designate one fund as a “REST” fund. A fund with this designation will absorb any increases in costs as items are received and invoiced.

Two Copies – One Fund – Two Holding Distributions (STACKS and REFERENCE)

Often, libraries buy two copies of the same title, one for general shelving and one for the Reference area.

Note: When modifying existing segments, be certain to remove the entire segment cluster (all related fundings/distributions).

Two Copies – Two Funds – Same Holding Distribution

Libraries often buy multiple copies of a title, but from different funds, even though they are for the same library or department.

Note: When modifying existing segments, be certain to remove the entire segment cluster (all related fundings/distributions).

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