System Parameters

Overview

FreeBalance applications are designed to support configuration rather than code customization as the main approach to support unique country needs. Parameters are part of the configuration capabilities of the FreeBalance Accountability Platform.

 

Objectives and Benefits

Parameters provide the ability to define specific values that impact in one or several modules of the Platform. These values are used for calculations, validations, processes, and display purposes. For example: Default Language is a global parameter that allows you to define the default language for a specific system installation.

Some Parameters are required for a proper Platform operation therefore is necessary to define them before to start using the Platform or a specific Module. Parameters definition is divided by module or scope, for example: Global, Base Entities, Procurement, Human Resources, Assets, Budgeting, etc.