Manage custom units
Use this spreadsheet to add custom units. You cannot add a custom unit within the temperature unit category.
Spreadsheet tabs
- DataEntry – this tab is where you add custom units
- System units – a read-only tab of all system units in the application.
Key points
- Custom factors added here appear in the factors list.
- Each fact can have multiple versions.
- The most recent version is used in the application, but older versions help track emissions changes over time.
- To create a factor or version, fill in all required columns.
- Each factor version must include at least one gast type.
Spreadsheet columns
|
Column |
Rules |
|
| Unit ID | Read-only field | |
| Unit Name |
Enter the name of the new unit. |
|
| Unit Code | Enter a unique code. | |
| Unit Symbol | Enter a unique unit symbol. | |
| Unit Category and Primary Unit | Select from the drop-down. The category unit will automatically populate. | |
| Conversion to Primary Unit for the selected category | This is the multiplier | |
| Delete unit | Select DELETE from the drop-down to remove a unit. |