Assigning Transactions to Groups and Tags
Assigning transactions to groups and tags is how you build profitability views. Once assigned, those transactions are included when you run a profitability report for that group or tag.
How to Assign During Transaction Creation
- Open the Add Transaction form.
- Fill out the transaction details (type, vendor, category, amount, etc.).
- Scroll to the Profitability Assignment section below the main form fields.
- In the Groups dropdown, select one or more groups. These are your existing animal/operational groups and will show as “Group Name (Static)” or “Group Name (Smart).”
- In the Tags dropdown, select one or more tags.
- Click Save.
How to Assign on an Existing Transaction
- Open the Ledger.
- Find the transaction and click the three-dot menu (⋮) → Edit.
- Scroll to the profitability assignment section.
- Add or remove groups and tags as needed.
- Click Save.
Creating a New Tag Inline
If you need a new tag that doesn't exist yet:
- In the transaction form, click the Add Tag button next to the Tags dropdown.
- Enter the tag name.
- Save the new tag.
- The tag is now available to select in the dropdown.
Multiple Assignments
- You can assign multiple groups to one transaction. This means the transaction will appear in the profitability report for each of those groups.
- You can assign multiple tags to one transaction. The hint in the form reminds you: “Use multiple tags when one transaction needs to roll up into several views.”
- A transaction can have both groups and tags assigned simultaneously.
Viewing Assignments
When editing a transaction that already has assignments, the current groups and tags are shown as selected in their respective dropdowns. An Assignment Summary section may also display them as clickable chips.
Tips
- Assign as you go. It's easier to assign groups and tags when entering the transaction than going back later.
- Be consistent. If you're tracking feed costs for a specific group, make sure every feed transaction for that group gets assigned.
- Use tags for one-off tracking. Tags work well for temporary or event-based tracking like “Spring Roundup 2026” or “Drought Expenses.”