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Create a Custom Base<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There will be times when you want to select a more limited set of object and sub-object codes for your own custom base. A custom base must be specified in the sponsor instructions.<\/p>\n

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  1. Open the worksheet that needs the custom base, and open its settings panel.<\/li>\n
  2. Select the Enable Custom F&A Settings, after you have entered an Activity Location and SPA Category.<\/li>\n
  3. Open the Base Type field menu and select “Custom…”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"custom<\/p>\n

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    • A dialog will display with all of the object codes you can add to the custom base.<\/li>\n
    • Use the caret (>) to expand an object code section to choose individual sub-object codes.<\/li>\n
    • Use the check boxes to select an entire object code. It will display a check mark.\n
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      • When you have selected only some of the sub-object codes, the check box will display a dash (-). The image below shows an example of choices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \"example<\/p>\n

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        1. Select Save & Close at the bottom of the dialog to save your changes or Cancel to leave the dialog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          To edit your selections, use the Edit Object Codes Subject to F&A link. The number in parentheses following the link indicates the number of sub-object codes that are currently included in your custom base.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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