Measurement Unit Converters (feature)

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Summary

There are a number of different converters available that behave similarly.

See 2 examples on Figure 1.

User Interface and Functionality

Common functionality

  • To convert user must select the appropriate unit in dropdown
  • If value is 0 then print blank instead of number on pdf.

Volume converter

Values: CBM, CFT.

Default: CBM.

Formula: ...

Weight converter

Values: KG, LB

Default: KG

Formula: 1 KG = 2.204 LBS

PCS converter

Values: HU, AMS

Default: HU.

Formula:

HU (Handling Units) = Ttl # of plts + Loose pkgs
AMS number = Ttl pkgs on plts + Loose pkgs 
  • ss1 // For some pdfs for commod table we need to add choice to print instead of HU number (as we have now) AMS number (Ttl pkgs on plts + Loose pkgs)
  • ss2 // all we need is dropdown with 2 options "HU, AMS" (similar to cbm/lb)
  • ss3 // no need to change label on pdf or print unit of measurement

old spec: Common_specs_for_pdfs#HU_vs_AMS


Special Cases and Misc

Look And Feel

Figures

Figure 1: Template and Pdf

File:Measurement Unit Converters (feature).JPG

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