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 weighted census codes, can be created, using the BALANCEaap > System Tools > Availability /Aggregate Census Codes.

Add an Aggregate Census Code

Click the [Add] button. Enter the Aggregate Code, using a combination of up to three letters and numbers, such as “MPR.” Then type in a description that will be used to identify what the code relates to such as “Marketing/Sales and Public Relations Manager.” Click Save when the entries are complete.

Once the code is saved, you will be prompted to select which current census codes you want to combine for this aggregate. Make your selections by checking off the boxes for each code you want to include, and click [Save].

Apply Weight to Codes

Distribute Weights You can evenly distribute the weights among all the census codes by clicking the Distribute Weights button.

After setting the appropriate weights for each census code in the aggregate, click [Save] again. Once you create the aggregate codes here, they are added to the External Availability / Census Coding tab list.

Note: The weight must add up to 100 percent, and you will see the weight highlighted in red if it is under or over that amount.

View or Edit an Aggregate Code

To view the combination or weighting for the aggregate codes, click [Edit] icon for the aggregate code. An edit window will appear, allowing you to view and make changes to the census codes included in the aggregate. Once you click Save you will then be able to view and edit the weights assigned. When an aggregate consists of census codes that do not add up to 100 percent, the code will be flagged red on the Manage Aggregates screen. The aggregate will still be available wherever census codes may be assigned, however the results will not be accurate until the aggregate code has been corrected.

Delete an Aggregate Code

To delete an aggregate code that you created click on the Delete icon. Since you cannot delete the standard aggregate census codes, you will only see a delete icon next to the codes you created.

Restore Aggregate to Default

For the default codes you have edited, you will have a [Revert] icon to restore the aggregate to the system default.