Add New Material Type

Use this activity to add a new material type on the Material Types Screen.

Activity Steps

1. Open the Material Types Screen.
2. Click Add Material Type.

   The Add Material Type form displays.

3. Complete the following fields as required:
   • Name – Enter the material type name. Mandatory.
   • Alternative Name – Enter the alternative name used in the external source system if required.
   • Abbreviation – Enter the abbreviation if required. For example, a material type named High Grade may have the abbreviation HG.
   • Group – Select from list of groups defined on the Material Type Group Management Screen. Mandatory.
   • Colour – Select the colour to represent the material type in charts across Reconcilor. Use the colour picker or enter a Hex, RGBA or HSLA colour code. Click the arrow icons to toggle between the colour code options.

     Note: You can also manage colour assignments for material types on the Colour Configuration Screen. See Colours.

   • Order Number – Enter the display order number. This controls the order in dropdown filters and the order charts use when the x-axis or stacking is by material type. Mandatory.
   • Designation – Select from Ore and Waste. Mandatory.

     Note: If the material type falls in both categories, please notify your Datamine consultant or Datamine Support and select the option that encompasses the most material.

   • Status – Select from Active and Inactive. Mandatory.
4. Click Save.