Hello,

We use MAS version 4.4. We manufacture some items that have more than the allowed nine bill option categories. As a result, our engineers are experimenting with combining multiple options in a single bill option category. For instance, if customers can order a product with or without A, and with or without B, we might combine these into a single option category on the BOM as follows:

11 = A and B

10 = A but not B

01 = B but not A

00 = Neither A nor B

even though A and B are unrelated.

This system has potential, but a problem we've run into is that the BillOptionDesc field is not long enough to explain fully what each selection means. I considered creating a UDF that would allow a longer option description, and having a table that lists the corresponding UDF values for given bill numbers, options, categories, etc.. However, one place where this UDF would need to be displayed is on the Option Selection screen in BOM Inquiry. But when I try to modify this screen, Customizer says "Fields cannot be added to this grid."

Anyone have ideas how to solve this issue, either through the UDF workaround or other ways?

Thanks for any help.

Meg