The idea
Meter dues (water, electricity) and usage dues (such as booking the hall) are not known in advance: they depend on consumption. So the system does not generate a fixed amount for them; each month it opens a "reading cycle".
Setting up the rule
- In Entitlements → Automatic generation add a recurring rule and pick a "by meter" or "by usage" type (the ⓘ next to the type explains each one).
- Instead of "Amount per flat" you get "Unit price": the price of a liter, cubic meter or kWh, or of one use.
- Only water meters show "Reading unit" (liter or cubic meter); electricity meters do not need it.
- Set the day of the month, the fund and the flats, and save.
On the generation day
- An entitlement marked "Awaiting readings" is created; each flat's previous reading is filled from its last reading of the same meter type, and the main meter too.
- The amounts stay at zero, so residents see nothing due yet.
- The building manager and board members are notified, and a notice appears at the top of the entitlements page.
Entering the readings
- Open the entitlement and select "Edit" (anyone allowed to edit entitlements).
- Enter each flat's current reading and the main meter's.
- Select "Update entitlement": the amounts are calculated (usage × unit price, with the loss shared), the cycle closes and the badge disappears.
Example: 2.5 per cubic meter, previous 30, current 38 → usage 8, amount 20.
In the app
Add the rule from the Automatic generation screen as in the panel: a meter or usage type asks for the "Unit price", and water meters for the "Reading unit". An entitlement waiting for its readings shows "Awaiting readings" in the list; enter the readings from its details.