The default amount is the dollar amount that displays in the Distribution Amount field on the Enter Payments screen.

Amount box in the Enter Payments view
Entering a default distribution amount
1. Open Connect Cash Receipting > Organization > Categories.
2. Use the Look Up bar to enter the category code. Press Enter.
3. Click to select the Distribution tab.
4. Click to select a distribution code from the Distributions list.
5. Click to select the field titled Default Amount.
6. Enter the default distribution amount.
7. Click Save (CTRL+S).
The distribution displays the default amount in the Amount field on the Enter Payments form.