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Incorporating VPB variables into an item's pricing formula enables the item's pricing to be updated by simply updating the value in these variable(s) at the version level.
This The use of Variable solutions provides a simple way to achieve consistent and fast bulk pricing updates, with maximum flexibility and minimal editing over time to numerous items at once, by simply modifying the variable values used within the item pricing formulas. VPB Variables should be established for margin (or perhaps components of a margin). These can then be adjusted on demand as needed.
All VPB items should have retail price formulae that refers to the item cost and the variable to create the sell price.
VPB Item Formula fields
VPB Item formulas are accessible on the VPB item dialog within the Framework ECM VPB module.
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Please note: there are 2 system default VPB variables available in every every VPB version - these include [Item_cost_price] and [Item_quantity], in yellow above. These variables cannot be edited or deleted. When used in a formula for an item price, they represent the item's cost price
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The price formulas are also validated and subsequently applied when the dialog's OK and Apply buttons are clicked.
VPB Version / Item-Area Variables
Multiple 'item-area' specific variables are recommended where different default margins are desired in different areas of the VPB eg: for base houses, versus appliances, versus structural upgrades, etc.
VPB Version Variables are accessible on the VPB Version dialog within the Framework ECM VPB Module (Versions screen):
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. These include [Item_cost_price] and [Item_quantity], in yellow above. These variables cannot be edited or deleted. When used in a formula for an item price, they represent the item's cost price and quantity, as entered on the |
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To add a VPB Item-area variable
Double-clicking a VPB variable pops up the Variable dialog, where the name, reference, value and notes for a variable can be updated.
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