# Centers
Centers represent warehouses, stores, or billing locations. They drive inventory, default bill center on transactions, and appear on printed documents when configured.
Overview & List View
Go to Settings → Others → Centers from the left menu.
List columns
| **Column** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Id | Center ID. |
| Name | Center name. |
| Branch | Branch when multi-branch is enabled. |
| Description | Notes. |
| Status | Active or Suspended. |
Quick filter tabs
| **Tab** | **Shows** |
|---------|-----------|
| Active | Active centers (default). |
| Suspended | Suspended centers. |
Advanced filters
| **Filter** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Name | Contains or equals. |
| Branch | Filter by branch. |
| Status | Active or Suspended. |
| Created Date | Date range. |
List actions
| **Action** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| New | Create a center. |
| View / Edit | Open center detail or edit form. |
| Suspend / Activate | Disable or re-enable the center. |
| Delete | Remove unused centers (multi-select). |
Quick Start
1. Create centers
Go to Settings → Others → Centers, click New, enter name and address details.
2. Set default on Transaction Preference
On Transaction Preference → Bill Center, set Default Bill Center.
3. Use on transactions
Select center on sale/purchase/inventory documents; inventory centers may differ from billing centers on the same form when both are enabled.
Fields
Typical center form fields:
| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Name * | Center name on bills and reports. |
| Branch | Parent branch when multi-branch is on. |
| Center type | Billing, inventory, or combined usage per company setup. |
| Address | Lines, country, state, district, area, pin — used on print when enabled. |
| Description | Internal notes. |
| Status | Active centers appear in dropdowns. |
Actions
Standard list actions above. Suspending a center hides it from new transactions but keeps history.
FAQ
Single bill center only?
When enabled on Transaction Preference, users cannot change center on each bill — all use the default.
Centers vs Branches?
Branches are legal or organisational units; centers are operational locations, often under a branch.
Can I delete a center with stock?
Deletion is blocked when inventory balances or open documents reference the center. Transfer stock out before deleting.
What is default center on user settings?
Each user's default inventory and billing center is set on User Settings — used when Single bill center only is enabled on Transaction Preference.
Can one branch have multiple centers?
Yes. Create centers under the same branch for warehouses, vans, and shops — assign the branch on each center record.
Does suspending a center affect history?
Suspended centers are hidden from new transactions. Existing stock and historical documents retain the center reference.