The next type of table for variable pricing is the Grid. We will use another bindery option as an example for the Grid. If we look at the Score option we see that the Request Repetitions option is checked. When Score is selected from the Bindery Options list, the user is prompted for the number of score lines per sheet or envelope. For this example we are going to assume that the scoring attachment or scoring device can score up to 4 lines at a time. Therefore with one setup we can score 4 lines on a page.
(This is just an example and is only used to illustrate a hypothetical use for the Grid option)
When we select the Grid option, a basic empty grid will display. The difference between the grid and the flat table is that the grid can contain several columns and the columns can be user defined for different meanings. In our example we will define the columns to mean quantity of sheets to be scored and one column for each of the possible 4 scoring positions.
The first thing we need to do is define what "Quantity" means in the first column. From the drop down list of possible means we will choose "Total Finished". Then we will choose "Repetitions" from the next drop down to define what the other columns mean.
Next we click the "Set Column Heading Amounts" to define the break points for "Repetitions".
Using the Bindery Grid Column Names tool we can change the column heading from 100 to 1 and 1000 to 2. Then we can add column headings 3 and 4. When we are through the Bindery Factor Grid will look like the form below.
Next we need to populate the columns in the grid with quantities and factors. This is the most difficult part of the setup process. Since the Formula Class used is 1. The number of times the stock will be scored (the Repetitions) is already included in the Quantity, so all we need to do is determine a discount for quantity of stock and number of scores.