wdement

I have a shopping list set up in listpro with the cost of an item and number of units to buy. When it totals my list, it doesn't take into account the number of units. I would like to make it like handyshopper where, for example, I could mark that I need 4 loaves of bread that cost $1 each and have it add $4 to my total instead of $1. Is this possible?

Thanks!!!

Ilium Software

Originally Posted by wdement

I have a shopping list set up in listpro with the cost of an item and number of units to buy. When it totals my list, it doesn't take into account the number of units. I would like to make it like handyshopper where, for example, I could mark that I need 4 loaves of bread that cost $1 each and have it add $4 to my total instead of $1. Is this possible? Thanks!!!

You should be able to set this up. Here's what you need:

First, your "Cost" and "Units" columns both need to be Number columns. There's a default Units column, but it is intended to be Units as in 'pounds/ounces/gallons/bushels', not 'number of units'. If you've been using the category column called Units, you'll need to make a new Number column to replace it.

You'll also need a Total column, which needs to be a Number column as well.

Then, to set up the calculation, go into the Properties for your list and "Modify" your Total column, and choose to have it calculated with "A * B", where A and B are your "Cost" and "Units" column.

Now, whenever you enter in the quantity and price for an item, it will get totaled up. You can then go into the "Display Totals" screen in ListPro, and get the total price for everything on your shopping list.

If something goes wrong, just send us an email!


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wdement

Thanks so much! I'll give it a try :)