Distribution Types

Some line types allow for some kind of automatic calculation of the periods given either the total amount or amounts on another line.

To make this possible, two distribution types are available: allocation and surcharge. The following sections describe what the distribution type is for, how it is used, and which line types are they applicable.

Distribution keys (allocation or surcharge keys) can be created for each of the distribution types. By doing this, it is much easier for users of budgets to have amounts distributed. On the relevant lines, the key can simply be selected, and the allocation or calculation is done according to the specification of the key. Another advantage is that when a specification of a key is changed, all lines that use this key are updated as well. For instance, if a key specifies how vacation pay should be calculated and the rules are changed, then the key can simply be updated to comply with the new rules and all lines calculating vacation pay are automatically updated as well.