BalanceAAP > System Tools > Aggregate Census Codes
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Create Aggregate Census Codes
An aggregate Census Code, which is comprised of two or more census codes, can be created, using the balanceAAP > System Tools > Availability /Aggregate Census Codes. The system comes loaded with system defaults.
Create an Aggregate Census Code
Add an Aggregate Code
Click the [Add] button. Enter the Aggregate Code (name), using a combination of up to three letters and numbers, such as “MPR.” Then type in a Description. Click [Save] to add the Aggregate Code to the Aggregate Census Codes list.In the Aggregate Code detail, make selections for Census Codes to include by checking the boxes for one or more and clicking the [Save] button, which is located in the lower toolbar.
Distribute Weight fields will appear for each included Census Code to in the right-hand column. Enter values in the fields. Click the [Save]. button.
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Distribute Weight Evenly — Click the Distribute Weights link in the table header. This setting is recommended when the Aggregate Code contains numerous Census Codes.
Edit an Aggregate Code
Quick Tool Tip: Click the column headers on the Aggregate Census Codes and Census Codes tables to sort the lists.
Click the [Edit] icon for the record. Once selections are changed, Distribute Weights fields will again display for modification.
Click [Save] when the entries are complete.