Nominal Search Example

The following example demonstrates how to create a search to find all of your sales nominal codes that do not have a zero value.

Note: There is not a negative value displayed in your nominal codes, they are either a debit or a credit.

1. From the Nominal Ledger window, click Search.

The Search window appears showing either a new search screen or if you have previously created a search request, the last request you created.

2. If a search is already shown, to clear this information to create a new request, click Discard.

3. From the New drop down list, choose the Where option.

4. From the Field drop down list, select Account Code.

5. From the Condition drop down list, select Is Between.

6. In the Value box, enter the nominal codes for your sales. In the case of the default standard business accounts enter 4000,4999.

Note: When using the Between condition the two values should be separated by a comma.

7. To add a second condition to your request, press the TAB key to move onto the next line.

A second line appears.

8. From the New drop down list, select And.

9. From the Field drop down list, select the Balance.

10. From the Condition drop down list, select Is Greater Than.

11. In the Value box, enter 0.00.

12. When you have finished setting up your search request, you can save it by clicking Save As.

13. To apply the search request, click Apply.

14. To return to the module window to view your search results, click Close.