Issue/Symptom/Question

What does A/M/S mean in Penta windows? 

Applies To

Penta for Windows

Resolution/Fix/Answer

Several PENTA windows have an A/M/S (All/Most/Some) feature that let you indicate which items a record has authorization for. For example, you can indicate whether PENTA should add a particular Maintenance Schedule to all, most, or some Fixed Assets.

How to Authorize a Record for All Items

1. In the A/M/S field, enter A.
   PENTA populates related field(s) with all possible items and the record has authorization for every item listed. You cannot delete any of the items PENTA displays.

How to Authorize a Record for Most Items

1. In the A/M/S field, enter M.
   PENTA populates related field(s) with all possible items.
2. In the related field(s), review the populated items and delete any item(s) the record is not authorized for.

How to Authorize a Record for Some Items

1. In the A/M/S field, enter S.
   PENTA does not populate any items in the related field(s).
2. Use the related field(s) to manually enter any authorized items.