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[Operations](https://help.secturafab.com/tools-and-configurations?hsLang=en#operations) # How to Edit Operation Calculators Edit operation calculators for consistent pricing and accurate timing.    After viewing the step-by-step guide, you'll be able to: - Edit cost calculations of operations. - Describe the difference between base units and cost units. - Use the calculator types of operations.   Before we get started: 1\. Learn how [to set up operations.](https://help.secturafab.com/set-up-operations?hsLang=en) 2\. Learn how to manage [material and operation costs.](https://help.secturafab.com/manage-material-and-operation-costs?hsLang=en)     ### Navigate To An Existing Operation Calculator   1\. Select the Settings gear. Then, choose “Operations” from the Production options. ![](https://help.secturafab.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/17834957354011.png)   2\. To edit the operation details, choose a single line item and select “Edit."   ![](https://help.secturafab.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/17834940648347.png)   3.  Edit the operation details as needed. Select "Save."   ![](https://help.secturafab.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19457499419675.png)   Adjustable components include: - Name — Enter the name of the operation. - Code — Define the operation code. - Description — Enter a description of the operation. - Label — Enter a label (five-character limit). It appears on the quotes and is used for preferred routing. - Tag — Leave this field empty. Currently, tags are not in use. - External Reference — Supply the external reference ID from your business system. - Enabled — Check to enable the operation. - Primary Operation — Check for primary operation. - Required by Quote — Check for primary operations only.    4. To edit operation calculators select "View" from the available commands.   ![](https://help.secturafab.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19457483718299.png)     5\. After navigating to the operation calculators screen use commands to quickly edit the calculators.    ![](https://help.secturafab.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/17834957362331.png)   Command options include:  - Refresh — Reload the operation calculators. - Add — Add a new operation calculator. - View — View an existing operation calculator. - Edit — Edit a selected operation calculator. - Delete — Delete a selected operation calculator. - Copy — Copy an existing selected operation calculator. - Set Order — Define the order of operations. - Reorder — Drag and drop the order of the operation calculators.   6\. Select the hyperlinked operation name to review operation calculator details such as entered by, and date entered.    ![](https://help.secturafab.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/18025230690075.png)   7\. Select "Edit."   ![](https://help.secturafab.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19457499435419.png)   8\. Edit operation calculator options like:     ![](https://help.secturafab.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/17834911740059.png)   - Product Type — Select the type of product this operation applies to. - Operation Type — Assign an operation as a primary, secondary or setup calculator. - Calculator Type — This is a glossary of calculator types with definitions of use. - Conversion — This option refers to a base unit to mathematically apply to the cost unit (time/duration/length/weight). - Cost Category — Set the value at which the conversion is multiplied to yield a price estimate. - Field Description — This refers to how the calculator is named on a quote. - Equipment — Define selectable equipment that uses this calculator. - Rules — Apply additional cost components for the operation such as heavy parts, finishing or cleaning of a part. - Input Type — Set this field to default. - Base Units — Determine the base units of measure for the operation calculator. They match the cost units of the cost category. - Default Value — This is a standard value based on the conversation with no further inputs. - Cost Units — Determine the cost units of measure for the operation calculator. They match the cost units of the cost category. - Minimum Value — Set the minimum value needed to be applied per operation calculator. - Minimum Price — Set the minimum price to be applied per operation calculator.   9\. 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