How to Add Units in GPOS
This tutorial will guide you through the step-by-step process of adding new Units of Measurement in GPOS for your products.
🛠️ Why You Need to Add Units
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To manage product measurements accurately (e.g., kg, gm, liter, ml, piece)
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To ensure correct stock calculation and reporting
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To support multi-unit items with automatic conversion (e.g., 1 carton = 12 pieces)
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To maintain consistency in pricing and billing
📋 Steps to Add Units in GPOS
✅ Step 1: Go to the Units Management Screen
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Log in to your GPOS dashboard.
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From the side menu, navigate to “Inventory”.
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Click on “Units”.
✅ Step 2: Click “Add New Unit”
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On the Units page, click the “Add New” button.
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A form will appear to enter the unit details.
✅ Step 3: Fill in the Unit Details
Fill in the following fields:
| Field | Description |
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| Unit ID | A unique ID for the unit (auto-generated or manual). |
| Name | Full name of the unit (e.g., Kilogram, Liter, Piece). |
| Short Name | Short form for the unit (e.g., kg, L, pcs). |
| Base Unit | Select the base unit this unit is linked to (for conversions). |
| Multiplier Details | Enter the conversion factor (e.g., 1 carton = 12 pieces → multiplier = 12). |
✅ Step 4: Save the Unit
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After entering all details, click “Save”.
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The new unit will be added to your GPOS database and available for product creation.
🔐 Important Notes
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You must create the Base Unit first if it doesn’t exist.
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Multipliers are required only for related units (e.g., Box → Piece).
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Unit names should be unique to avoid confusion.
🎯 Tips
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Use clear short names for faster billing (e.g., pcs instead of piece).
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Set proper multipliers to ensure correct stock tracking.
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Review your units regularly to keep the list organized.
By following these steps, you can easily add and manage units in GPOS — ensuring accurate product measurements, smooth inventory control, and correct billing.