Diet Classifications
Executive Summary
Diet Classifications is a setup list of the dietary categories (for example Diabetic or Low Sodium) used by the meal programs. Each classification has a short code, a description, and an Order Sheet Column number that decides which column of the meal order sheet the classification is reported in. Administrators add, edit and delete classifications here. The list is maintained inside the integration only; nothing on this screen is sent to AlayaCare.
Key Features
- Add, edit and delete diet classifications
- Each classification is assigned a unique order sheet column between 1 and 20
- A classification cannot be deleted while a tag is using it
- Filter by code or description
- Export the list to Excel
Typical Workflow
- Click Add.
- Enter a Code and Description, choose an Order Sheet Column not used by another classification, and click Save.
- To change a classification, click the edit icon (or right-click a row and choose Edit). The code cannot be changed on an existing classification.
- To remove one, click the delete icon (or right-click and choose Delete) and confirm.
Available Permissions
The following permissions are available to be assigned to AlayaCare Roles:
| Attribute | What It Controls |
|---|---|
| View | Open the page |
Main Grid
Lists every diet classification (14 rows per page).
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Code | Classification code. |
| Description | Description of the classification. |
| Order Sheet Column | Column of the meal order sheet the classification is reported in. |
| Manage Records | Edit and delete icons for the row. |
Main Grid Filters
| Filter | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Filter Code | Shows only classifications whose code contains the text entered (not case-sensitive). |
| Filter Description | Shows only classifications whose description contains the text entered (not case-sensitive). |
Click Apply Filter to refresh the list. Use Clear Filter to reset filters.
Actions
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Add | Opens the Diet Classification dialog to create a classification (also available by right-clicking the grid and choosing Add). |
| Export | Exports the classifications currently shown (after filters) to Excel with the columns Code, Description and OrderSheet Column. A warning is shown when there is nothing to export. |
| Edit (row icon, or right-click a row) | Opens the Diet Classification dialog for that row. |
| Delete (row icon, or right-click a row) | Deletes the classification after you confirm "Are you sure you want to delete this diet classification?". If a tag uses it, a warning names the tag and the delete is blocked. |
| Apply Filter / Clear Filter | Apply or reset the filters. |
Dialog Components
Diet Classification
Opens from Add or Edit. Click Save to store your changes or Cancel to close without saving.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Code | Classification code. Can be entered only when adding; required. |
| Description | Description of the classification. Required. |
| Order Sheet Column | Number from 1 to 20. Each classification must have its own column; a warning "Order Sheet Column already in use" is shown if another classification already uses the number. |
Dependencies
The following tables must be configured for lookups on this view to work:
| Table | Description |
|---|---|
| Tags | Checked before a delete so that a classification used by a tag cannot be removed. |