Setting up the Orders System

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1.The Controls option of the Orders Menu contains the various master lists that must be set up prior to entering an order.  The lists consist of the authorized purchasing agents, the payment terms, the sales tax districts, the standard text on each order type, and the shipping terms.  

 

2.The Properties option of the Orders Menu includes the interface with the Ledger system as well as the default printer assignments for purchase orders, stock requests and subcontracts. Format controls for printing the orders are also included in this option.  Again, this information must be set up prior to creating an order.

 

3. If you will be tracking inventory parts, then refer to the Inventory module for setting up inventory categories and inventory parts.  This step must be performed before creating orders that will be utilizing the Part Number field on the orders screen.  
       
4.After the various master lists and property settings have been established in the Orders module, the open orders may be created by following the instructions in the section titled Creating Orders. Buyout Items / Bill of Materials can be imported or manually entered into the job detail items and then linked to Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.  Be sure to read the topic Buyout Items if this feature applies to your company.