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  1. Select Microsoft Dynamics GP > Tools > Setup > Job Cost > Cost Code Setup > Cost Elements.
  2. You can change the names of the default and user-defined cost element descriptions. 

    NoteIf you plan to modify any Job Cost reports using Report Writer, you must use the default name in the Internal Name column.
  3. To print the Cost Element Setup List report, select File > Print or select the printer button.
  4. Select Save.

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  1. Select Microsoft Dynamics GP > Tools > Setup > Job Cost > Cost Code Setup > Cost Code Format.
  2. In the Number of Segments field, enter the number of segments for your cost codes. This is determined by how you plan to break down your jobs. You can enter up to four segments and can enter a maximum of five alphanumeric characters for each segment. Do not leave blank characters in segments. 

    NoteYou

     You must enter at least one segment consisting of at least one character. You can use additional steps, details, and components. We do not recommend or support changing the format after you post costs.

  3. Select Save.
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If you need to use large segment lengths in your company, you may need to change your Microsoft Dynamics GP user preferences to allow scrolling arrows in your cost code fields. To change preferences, select Microsoft Dynamics GP > Tools > Setup > User Preferences. In the User Preferences window, mark the Horizontal Scroll Arrows checkbox.

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  1. Select Microsoft Dynamics GP > Tools > Setup > Job Cost > Cost Code Setup > Profit Types.
  2. Select Save

    note

    You must open and save the Profit Type Setup window, even though you cannot change the defaults.

  3. To print the Profit Type Setup List report, reopen the Profit Type Setup window, and select File > Print or select the printer button.

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