The list in the upper left of this dialog shows the currently defined cost periods. The default periods are Quarterly periods. At the bottom of the dialog, is the Cost Period Frequency selection list with the default 'Quarterly' selected. Click the down arrow button to see all of the period frequencies that SIMPROCESS offers: Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly, and Yearly. Notice that if you select a new period frequency, SIMPROCESS will create a new set of cost periods in the Cost Period List and assign each a default name (Month1, Month2, ..., or Week1, Week2, ...). Notice also that SIMPROCESS will automatically create and name enough cost periods to encompass the currently specified run length. (The simulation Start Time and End Time are set from the Simulate/Run Settings option on the menu.)
This dialog also allows you to set name of the currency used on the cost reports. This is a simple label used in the reports. SIMPROCESS provides no currency conversion facilities and assumes that all cost amounts are in the same currency (Dollars, Pounds, Deutsche Marks, Euros, etc.).
If you select a particular cost period and click View, SIMPROCESS will display the Cost Period Details dialog which shows the Start and End dates/times for the cost period and the name of the period. You can edit the name to one of your own choosing. This is useful in cases where you wish the cost periods to be called Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, for example, rather than Quarter1, Quarter2, etc. Click the OK button to alter the cost period name or the Cancel button to discard your changes.