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Can an Item have multiple Labor Phases?
Items Module » Items FAQ » Can an Item have multiple Labor Phases?
Can an Item have multiple labor phases? Multiple Labor Phases on an Item In the American frontier, many occupations required you to be a jack of all trades and perhaps king among them was the pioneer doctor. Pioneer doctors were regularly tasked with being general…
Labor Phases
Settings Module » Labor Phases
Labor Phases provide several functions throughout the software. First, we’ll discuss their various uses. Then we’ll look at setting them up. Use Labor on Items: Each item can have an associated labor phase and time set up on the Item Master. Let’s…
Can I switch labor phases on a work order?
Work Orders Module » Work Orders FAQ » Can I switch labor phases on a work order?
Switch Labor Phase Phone When you Check-In for a Work Order, you first choose your Labor Phase such as travel, install, service, trim out, etc. But did you know you can switch to a different labor phase without checking out first then checking back in? This is…
Labor Time
Reports Module » Sales Order Reports » Labor Time
Sales Order Labor Time report The Sales Order Labor Time report provides a quick snapshot of the time sold versus the time used on sales orders. This report is a helpful tool for forecasting the technicians’ time needed to complete the sold work. Note: Click…
Labor Hours
Proposals Module » Proposal Reports » Labor Hours
Proposal Labor Hours report The Labor Hours report provides a breakdown of hours needed to complete the job. This calculation is based on the number of labor hours assigned to each item on the proposal and any additional standalone time added. Click the Labor…
How can I remove an item on a change order and keep the associated labor?
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order FAQ » How can I remove an item on a change order and keep the associated labor?
Items that have associated labor will get removed with that item on change orders. So how do you separate the two if you want to charge your customer for the labor but no longer want to charge for the item? And you don’t want the Change Order to read a new…
Item Details
Items Module » Item Details
Item Details An item’s details are the most critical part of the iPoint database because it encompasses information that affects sales, ordering, scheduling, billing, and inventory control. Navigation In addition to the standard navigation elements…
Item Type
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Item Type
Pop Up List: Item Type The Item Type is one of three filters used on the Item Master to help users quickly find products in the iPoint database. The three filters are Manufacturer, Category, and Type. For example, you might choose a category of Speaker and a type of…
Item Manufacturer
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Item Manufacturer
Pop Up List: Item Manufacturer The Item Manufacturer is one of three filters used on the Item Master to help users quickly find products in the iPoint database. The three filters are Manufacturer, Category, and Type. Set Up Place your cursor in the first empty…
Item Category
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Item Category
Pop Up List: Item Category Item Category is one of three filters used on the Item Master to help users quickly find products in the iPoint database. The three filters are Manufacturer, Category, and Type. For example, you might choose a category of Speaker and a type…
Item Receipts
Purchase Orders Module » PO Details Items List » Item Receipts
Item Receipt Screen The item receipts screen is where you can view all the item receipts that have been created when receiving items on a purchase order. Navigate to this screen by clicking on the Purchase Order module and then clicking on Item Receipts. The green…
Proposals FAQ
Proposals Module » Proposals FAQ
See links below for Frequently Asked Proposal Questions Walkthrough Mode Show Unit / MSRP / Labor Price Job Site Address Jump to added items in a proposal Grand Total Summary Edit my Contract / Custom Template
CRM FAQ
CRM Module » CRM FAQ
See links below for Frequently Asked CRM Questions Should I enter the job as a Customer or a Job? Can I merge dupllicate Customers?
Projects FAQ
Projects Module » Projects FAQ
See links below for Frequently Asked Project Questions Serial Number Prevailing Wage
Accounting FAQ
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ
Here are answers to Frequently Asked Accounting Questions broken down into subtopics. RFP FAQs QB FAQs Miscellaneous Accounting FAQs
Items FAQ
Items Module » Items FAQ
See links below for Frequently Asked Item Questions How do you change an Inventory Type? Custom Items Barcode Scanning for Items Alternate Vendors Multiple Labor Phases for Items
Inventory FAQ
Inventory Module » Inventory FAQ
See links below for Frequently Asked Inventory Questions How to push Inventory to QBO Match Inventory Counts between QB & iPoint Product Manager vs. Purchase Request ;Manager
Settings FAQ
Settings Module » Settings FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Settings . . GMail Issues?
RMA FAQ
RMA Module » RMA FAQ
Here are answers to Frequently Asked RMA Questions. . . How do you handle defective inventory?
Marketing FAQ
Marketing Module » Marketing FAQ
See links below for Frequently Asked Marketing Questions . What happens if I have duplicate email addresses?
Receiving a PO with Item Receipts
Purchase Orders Module » PO Details Items List » Receiving a PO with Item Receipts
Yay!! It’s delivery day! The UPS man has delivered your goodies, and it’s time to start checking in those orders. First, check the packing slip – oftentimes, you will see your PO printed right on it and a list of what was delivered. Now it is…
Line Item/Summary
Sales Orders Module » Billing » Line Item/Summary
This page defines the Line Item / Summary billing process. Click here if you are using RFP- Liability billing. Click here if you are using RFP- A/R billing. Sales Order: Billing Line Item/Summary Billing tab The main body of the billing tab shows you the payment…
Item Stock Summary
Reports Module » Sales Order Reports » Item Stock Summary
Product Manager Stock Report The Item Stock Summary Report, also know as the Product Manager Stock Report shows the status of products with regards to sales orders. The report can also be printed from a Sales Order on the Product Manager > Options > Labels & Reports…
Invoice Item Summary
Reports Module » Invoices Reports » Invoice Item Summary
Invoice Item Summary report The Invoice Item Summary report is a highly customizable report providing details on items that have been sold through your organization. Remember, a sale occurs when the item is placed on an invoice. So whether the sale was from a sales…
Item Detail Options
Items Module » Item Details » Item Detail Options
The Item Details options button provides three tabs: Standard Options New Item – press this button to create a new blank item that you can fill out details to make a new item. It’s like magic! Clone Item – this button makes a copy of the…
Item Additional Settings
Items Module » Item Details » Item Additional Settings
Item Details: Additional Settings The Additional Settings tab provides granular details about an item, in many cases overriding standard functionality in the software. This doesn’t print anywhere. It is simply used here as a note pad. Memo The memo field is…
Sales Order FAQ
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order FAQ
Sales Order Frequently Asked Questions How do you remove an item that has been delivered on a sales order? How do you add or remove sales order types? How can I track retention on sales orders? Can you show me how to simplify the delivery invoice process? How…
Purchase Orders FAQ
Purchase Orders Module » Purchase Orders FAQ
See links below for Frequently Asked Purchase Order Questions . Can I allocate stock to a job after it’s ordered? How do you push inventory receipts to QB using a different date than the PO?
Work Orders FAQ
Work Orders Module » Work Orders FAQ
Here are answers to Frequently Asked Work Order Questions. . How do you remove an item that has been delivered? How do I add tasks to my Work Order from a Project? How do I enter time manually on a work order? How do I replace items on a work order? Is it…
Mobile Access FAQ
Mobile Access » Mobile Access FAQ
Here are answers to Frequently Asked Mobile Access Questions. . . Can technicians share an iOS device?
iPoint Online Features FAQ
iPoint Online » iPoint Online Features FAQ
Unfortunately, there are some things in iPoint Online that don’t work. Some are things iPoint is actively working to improve/build. Some of these elements are FileMaker limitations that iPoint doesn’t have control over. Some are elements that iPoint may…
Adding Items to iPoint from the Library
iPoint Library » Adding Items to iPoint from the Library
Ready to add items? Let’s do it! Browse the iPoint Library Wildcard search if you know what you’re looking for. Utilize the drop down menu to narrow what fields you’re searching by (Vendor, Item, etc.). Toggle to show only those that are…
Add items to a PO
Purchase Orders Module » PO Details Items List » Add items to a PO
You can add items to a Purchase Order one of three ways: From a Sales Order From the Purchase Manager Directly on the Purchase Order To add a part, click in the empty Select an Item field. This will be the first line on a new PO or the last line on an…
Jump to Added Items in a Proposal
Proposals Module » Proposals FAQ » Jump to Added Items in a Proposal
Jump to added items in a proposal. When designing a large proposal, the designer page will refresh to the top of the page each time a new item is added. But, you can jump to the room you are adding to, so you can keep track of those items added as you go. This may…
How can I list Unit / MSRP / Labor Price on my Client Proposal
Proposals Module » Proposals FAQ » How can I list Unit / MSRP / Labor Price on my Client Proposal
How can I list a (Unit / MSRP / Labor) price on my client’s Proposal? The two columns of numbers on the client proposal can seem confusing. So, in this section, we’ll take a look at the numbers in the left-hand column: what the number choices are, where…
How do you remove an item that has been delivered on a sales order?
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order FAQ » How do you remove an item that has been delivered on a sales order?
First, you have to un-deliver the part. Open the Sales Order Click the Product tab Click the blue Product Manager button Click the Details button next to the item you want to return and remove On the This Item tab, click the red Return button above the location…
How do you remove an item that has been delivered on a Standard Invoice?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » Miscellaneous Accounting FAQs » How do you remove an item that has been delivered on a Standard Invoice?
Follow these steps: Open the invoice and find the delivered item you want to delete. Click the Delivered box that shows the quantity delivered. This opens a Transaction window. Click on the Delivered line that shows the quantity Select an inventory location to…
Using a Credit Memo to Balance Delivery Invoices
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Accounting » Deferred Revenue Settings » Using a Credit Memo to Balance Delivery Invoices
In a world where your clients pay timely, this options would never be needed. You would always have more money from your clients than the goods and services you’ve delivered to them. In this scenario, when you create the delivery invoice, there are funds to pay…
Is it possible to duplicate a work order?
Work Orders Module » Work Orders FAQ » Is it possible to duplicate a work order?
Duplicate a WO You may be able to duplicate a WO in less than half the time it takes currently! The secret? When duplicating a Work Order all you need to do is select a technician. There is no need to fill in the rest of the fields; they will automatically fill in…
Extras
Items Module » Item Details » Extras
Items: Extras The Extras tab is a Document repository where you can store PDFs or other documents related to this part. This is a great place to store cut sheets or owner manuals so you don’t have to go hunting for them. Add a document by dragging it to the…
Does iPoint have the ability to track a Warranty Fund?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » Miscellaneous Accounting FAQs » Does iPoint have the ability to track a Warranty Fund?
Some companies utilize a Warranty Fund to deposit funds (from overages or actual charges to customers). Then, as warranty work is completed, they draw on that fund to help pay for warranty work. Here is how you would track those transactions in iPoint. . Setup Start…
Can I switch from RFP A/R to RFP Liability?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » RFP FAQs » Can I switch from RFP A/R to RFP Liability?
Yes, you can! First, a little background. When we first developed the Request for Payment system, we built it using the Accounts Receivable model. As we started working with Community Members, we realized we could build an even better mousetrap and viola! RFP Liability…
Options
Items Module » Options
The Options button gives you the ability to search your list of parts for specific items using search criteria. Click here for a description of all the options available. The Options button will be orange if search criteria are applied. If the button is tan colored,…
How do you remove an item that has been delivered?
Work Orders Module » Work Orders FAQ » How do you remove an item that has been delivered?
Work Order Parts Options Open the Work Order Click the Tasks/Parts button in the top right corner of the screen Make sure the Parts List tab is active Click on the delivered part you want to remove – this moves the part details into the center section of…
Export to Excel
Items Module » Options » QB Sync List » Sync List Options » Export to Excel
Items List: Excel to Excel To simplify the manipulation of your item list, you can export your items into an Excel spreadsheet. This is useful for doing mass edits, entering manual inventory counts, and other database processes. Once edited in Excel, the data can be…
Syncing to QuickBooks
Syncing to QuickBooks
iPoint is a project management software that runs almost every aspect of your business. From sales and service to purchasing and invoicing to inventory and time tracking, iPoint does it all… almost! While we are experts at project management and job costing,…
Invoices (tab)
Settings Module » QuickBooks » Invoices (tab)
QuickBooks Invoices The invoices tab of the QuickBooks Controls Panel provides information about customer-based transactions. Sales Reps To sync sales information based on specific sales personnel, you must create a link between QuickBooks sales reps and the users…
Completing a Deal
CRM Module » Contact Details » Deals » Completing a Deal
Deal Carousel The Deal Carousel is the primary mechanism for dealing with iPoint pipeline deals. Starting the Deal Enter the Source, Estimated Value, and Expected Close date for the deal into the carousel. Create one or more proposals, just like you would for a…
Receiving a PO
Purchase Orders Module » PO Details Items List » Receiving a PO
Yay!! It’s delivery day! The UPS man has delivered your goodies, and it’s time to start checking in those orders. First, check the packing slip – oftentimes, you will see your PO printed right on it and a list of what was delivered. Now it is time…
RFP A/R
Sales Orders Module » Billing » RFP A/R
This page defines the RFP-Accounts Receivable billing process. Click here if you are using RFP- Liability billing. Click here if you are using standard line item & summary billing. Sales Order: Billing RFP A/R Billing tab The main body of the billing tab shows you…
How do I add tasks to my Work Order from a Project?
Work Orders Module » Work Orders FAQ » How do I add tasks to my Work Order from a Project?
If you have a task attached to a project, and want to insert it into a specific work order – Guess what? You totally can! New Task from Project in a Work Order To create a new task inside a Work Order that is already in the Project: Inside the Work Order simply…
Can I Allocate Stock to a Job After it’s Ordered?
Purchase Orders Module » Purchase Orders FAQ » Can I Allocate Stock to a Job After it’s Ordered?
Say you have a Purchase Order (PO) with some stock items on it that have not yet been received. But then you realize that you actually want to use those items for a job. You don’t have to wait until the item is received or remake the PO. You can allocate those stock…
How do you Create Custom Items?
Items Module » Items FAQ » How do you Create Custom Items?
How can you create and use a custom item? . If you do not want to add multiple items to your Item database (ie: shades), but want to add the item to a proposal/work order/project, then request and track that product through installation, you may want to create an item…
iPoint Data to QuickBooks
Syncing to QuickBooks » iPoint Data to QuickBooks
Data are the details that both software platforms share about Customers, Items, Vendors, and System Info. Think of data as the common language spoken between iPoint and QuickBooks. QuickBooks: Edit Customer window Customer Data The following chart shows the CRM…
iPoint Transactions to QuickBooks
Syncing to QuickBooks » iPoint Transactions to QuickBooks
This section of the manual is intended to explain how transactions affect QuickBooks when they are synced from iPoint. There are two primary transaction types to consider, the purchase and storing of inventory and the sale and cash receipts for goods and services…
The customer has paid for multiple RFP A/R Invoices in one payment. How do I enter that in iPoint?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » RFP FAQs » The customer has paid for multiple RFP A/R Invoices in one payment. How do I enter that in iPoint?
When a customer pays more than the invoice they received, there are a couple of different ways to enter this into iPoint depending on the accounting method your company has adopted. Standard and RFP-Liability invoices Open the Accounting module Select…
Invoicing From a Project
Accounting Module » Invoicing From a Project
There are multiple places to create invoices in iPoint: Sales Order – this is where you will conduct the majority of sales-related invoicing. With multiple invoicing methodologies, you should be able to create the perfect invoice for your sales transactions.…
Customer Bill To Address Names
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Customer Bill To Address Names
Pop Up List: Customer Bill To Address Names The Customer Bill To Address Name is used on the customer record in the CRM to differentiate between various addresses. For example, the customer might have a separate Billing address from the Job Site address. Or a…
Can I use a Job Site Address on a Proposal
Proposals Module » Proposals FAQ » Can I use a Job Site Address on a Proposal
Can I use a Job Site address on a proposal? Proposal Info When filling in the proposal address under the proposal info tab, the best practice is to select and enter in the Job Site address where the installation will take place. This way the job site address will…
Accounting Options
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Accounting » Accounting Options
We’re all in business to make money. And there is nothing more fun than counting the money you’ve made at the end of the day. But it is never really that simple, is it? Accounting is more than just zeros and ones. There are many ways to account for things…
How do you Push Inventory Receipts to QB Using a Different Date than the PO?
Purchase Orders Module » Purchase Orders FAQ » How do you Push Inventory Receipts to QB Using a Different Date than the PO?
If you create a purchase order on Sept 23 and sync it to QuickBooks, the QB PO is also dated Sept 23. But if you receive items on the purchase order on Sept 28, the synced item receipts still show up in QuickBooks as being received on Sept 23, the date of the Purchase…
Should I enter the job as a Customer or a Job?
CRM Module » CRM FAQ » Should I enter the job as a Customer or a Job?
In general, create one customer record for each customer. This record is the primary address, and any work done at that primary address will be entered here (proposals, sales orders, work orders, etc.) If the customer has a second home or location, say a vacation home…
Installing iPoint on a Computer
Welcome » OnBoarding » iPoint Setup » Installing iPoint on a Computer
Desktop Requirements The FileMaker Pro desktop application will run on a variety of computer operating systems, including: macOS 10.15 Catalina macOS Big Sur 11.0 macOS Monterey 12.0 macOS Ventura 13.0 Windows 10 Windows 11 Note: Microsoft Surface Pro X…
Items settings
Settings Module » Module Settings » Items settings
The Items tab consists of options for the Items and Inventory modules. Item Options Options Default No Discount – A check in this box will cause the No Disc. box to be checked on all newly created items. Marking an item as no discount means that users…
Product Manager
Sales Orders Module » Product » Product Manager
Product Manager The Product Manager is where all of the items sold on a sales order are requested for purchase, placed on purchase orders, allocated, or delivered. Many of these functions are processed throughout the iPoint software. But this is where all item…
Negative RFP or RFP Credit Memo: What is the best way to issue a refund when using RFP?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » RFP FAQs » Negative RFP or RFP Credit Memo: What is the best way to issue a refund when using RFP?
The job is done and paid! You got everything closed out, and now it’s time to move onto the next… But WAIT! Your customer wants to return that last wing-a-ding and get a refund for it. What is the best way to issue this refund inside iPoint when using RFP…
How do I push Inventory to QBO?
Inventory Module » Inventory FAQ » How do I push Inventory to QBO?
How do I push Inventory to QBO? iPoint does not support inventory in QuickBooks online. QuickBooks Online has multiple versions, and only the Plus version can track inventory. At this time, we are developing the iPoint Sync to work with the most common versions of…
How do I delete a sales order?
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order FAQ » How do I delete a sales order?
The first step in deleting a sales order is to revert it to a proposal. Once you have reverted the sales order to a proposal, then you can delete it. Complete the following steps to delete a sales order. . Step 1. Revert the sales order to a proposal Delete any…
Why should I wait for the payment to be received before pushing RFP Liability invoices to Quickbooks?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » RFP FAQs » Why should I wait for the payment to be received before pushing RFP Liability invoices to Quickbooks?
A Request for Payment is not an invoice! Wait! What!?!?!? The dictionary defines an invoice as “a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these; a bill.” An RFP does not define goods or services that the customer…
What happens when I sync stuff to Quickbooks?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » QB FAQs » What happens when I sync stuff to Quickbooks?
The iPoint software is, among other things, a project management tool, and as such, there is limited financial reporting that takes place in the program. The majority of the reports run in iPoint deal with Project Accounting, telling you about the financial health of…
What is the best module to invoice from?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » Miscellaneous Accounting FAQs » What is the best module to invoice from?
Invoicing > Best Practice > Dashboard We often get the question, “Where is the best place to invoice from?” The best practice for invoicing is to always invoice from the highest “level” in iPoint. Invoicing properly from the proper module…
Billing
Sales Orders Module » Billing
There are three primary methods for billing sales jobs in iPoint. Each of the options functions slightly differently and as a result, cause the Billing tab to appear and function differently. Before we get started on the processes, let’s understand the…
Purchase Request Manager
Inventory Module » Purchase Request Manager
Inventory Dashboard: PRM The Inventory Dashboard: Purchase Request Manager displays a list of parts that have been requested from various locations in iPoint. The requests could come from Sales Orders, Projects, Work Orders, or Invoices. You’ll see the:…
Overrides
Settings Module » Custom Templates » Overrides
The Over Rides tab gives you control over various template settings to customize even further. Contract Text Custom Template: Contract Text Override There are three places to place contracts for your customers. Module Settings > Proposals > Default Contract: A…
I have a big job for both a builder and their customer. How do I enter that into iPoint?
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order FAQ » I have a big job for both a builder and their customer. How do I enter that into iPoint?
Scenario: A builder has hired you to install the low voltage for a new home they are building. They have been working with the new homeowner to specify equipment and build options. The infrastructure on the proposal you’ve provided will be paid for by the…
How do I replace parts on a work order?
Work Orders Module » Work Orders FAQ » How do I replace parts on a work order?
Add a Replacement Part to the Work Order We’re here to help you take the guesswork out of some of the technology troubles you may encounter. In this edition of “Help! Robots are taking over the world,” we bring you the fol-low-ing: How to Replace Parts on a…
Can I use a double window envelope for my invoices?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » Miscellaneous Accounting FAQs » Can I use a double window envelope for my invoices?
Are you wasting money on return address labels or time on addressing envelopes by hand? Did you know you can set up your invoices to print so you can use them with double-window envelopes? To change the invoice settings to the double-window template, go…
How do you handle a returned/bounced check in iPoint?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » Miscellaneous Accounting FAQs » How do you handle a returned/bounced check in iPoint?
We do not currently have a returned check function in iPoint. But here is how you process a bounced check: . Use the returned check feature in Quick Books:…
How do I enter time manually on a work order?
Work Orders Module » Work Orders FAQ » How do I enter time manually on a work order?
Manual Entry on iOS From a work order, tap the time icon at the bottom right Tap the Manual Entry button Choose a user from the Resource dropdown list Choose Labor Phase from the Labor Phase dropdown list Type in any relevant notes in the Memo field…
New QuickBooks or Switching from QBO to QBD (or vice versa)
Settings Module » QuickBooks » Registration » New QuickBooks or Switching from QBO to QBD (or vice versa)
From time to time, you might find it necessary to connect iPoint to a different set of QuickBooks. For example: You have been using QuickBooks Online and have decided that the QuickBooks Desktop product might be a better fit for the way you do…
Deferred Revenue Settings
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Accounting » Deferred Revenue Settings
Proposal Accounting Options Deferred Revenue Accounting is a two-step invoicing method. A Request For Payment (RFP) is sent to the customer, asking them to provide payments. Payments are then captured as deposits and can be applied to delivery invoices. A…
How do you process finance charges deducted by a finance company?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » Miscellaneous Accounting FAQs » How do you process finance charges deducted by a finance company?
Accounting Finance Fees If you use a financing company that pays you directly for purchases made by your customer, chances are they will short-pay the invoice, withholding the finance charges. So how do you deal with that in iPoint? Finance charges are an expense,…
Tier 2 New Options and Features
iPoint Library » Tier 2 New Options and Features
These are some highly requested features and options that we know you’ll really like. Whether you’re purchasing for the first time or upgrading from Tier 1, you’ll need to purchase Tier 2 to access the options below. If you’re purchasing for…
Tracking Prevailing Wage
Projects Module » Projects FAQ » Tracking Prevailing Wage
In government contracting, a prevailing wage is defined as the hourly wage, usual benefits, and overtime paid to the majority of workers, laborers, and mechanics within a particular area. To track a prevailing wage in iPoint requires a bit of setup. In QuickBooks,…
What’s next? What can I expect as a new community member?
Welcome » What’s next? What can I expect as a new community member?
What to Expect as a new Community Member Wondering what’s next? We want you to know what steps we’ll be taking to get you started, acclimated and using iPoint. We will call you to see if you need help with installation and logging in Give you a brief…
Tier 2 is HERE!
iPoint Library » Tier 2 is HERE!
iPoint Library Tier 2 is ALL about SAVING TIME and making your life easier! . . . . . . . . UPC Barcodes How about instead of you or your warehouse person spending hours adding barcodes manually for each and every item in your database, we do it for you!?? This…
Product Manager Options
Sales Orders Module » Product » Product Manager » Product Manager Options
Clicking the Options button on the Product Manager presents a number of different options available to you. These options are spread out across four tabs and each tab is described in detail here. Product Options: Transactions Transactions The transaction tab is…
Wizard Settings
Welcome » OnBoarding » iPoint Setup » Wizard Settings
Wizard Settings In the Settings tab, you will get an overview of the settings available in iPoint. This tab is where you start customizing the software to function the way your company does. Required University Videos These videos show you how to adjust several…
What if the sales tax rate has been updated since the start of a Sales Order?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » Miscellaneous Accounting FAQs » What if the sales tax rate has been updated since the start of a Sales Order?
When a tax rate changes on a Sales Order, it will cause the RFP totals to change. If you have already received your final RFP payments, this will cause your RFP balance not to match the funds needed for your Delivery Invoices. . Adjust the Tax Rate on the Sales…
Proposals settings
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings
Modifier Defaults Proposal settings affect both Proposals and Sales Orders since a Sales Order is an approved Proposal. Modifier Defaults The first section is where default Modifiers are set. A default modifier will automatically be applied to any new proposal but…
2023 December
Welcome » Change-Log » 2023 December
December Update! Tier 2 iPoint Library Have you ever wanted to see how your estimated labor stacks up against others in the industry? Want to use barcode scanning to do your year end inventory without scanning in UPCs for every item? Now you can out with the Tier 2…
Accessories
Items Module » Item Details » Accessories
Items: Accessories The accessories tab is designed to help speed the addition of parts to proposals. You can add accessories (either items or labor) to a part so that when it is added to the proposal the accessories are automatically added as well. In some cases,…
Work Orders settings
Settings Module » Module Settings » Work Orders settings
The Work Orders tab is where you customize how the Work Orders work in iPoint. Module Settings: Work Orders Default Labor Item – Select the Labor Phase from the drop-down corresponding to your service work. These labor phases are defined in Settings > Labor…
Mobile: Check In/Check Out
Mobile Access » iPoint Mobile » Mobile: Work Orders » Mobile: Check In/Check Out
Mobile Time Entry The clock icon on the Quick Links bar is used to track the time worked on the work order. Besides tracking time, you can use work order time to bill customers for time and material jobs. You can also use it for syncing time to QuickBooks for…
Proposal Info
Proposals Module » Proposal Info
Proposal Info Tab The Proposal Info tab contains primary customer and job details. Customer Name The first section is the customer details describing the customer receiving the bill for the work being completed. Enter the Customer Name – there are a few…
Proposal Designer
Proposals Module » Proposal Designer
Proposal Designer The Designer is where the details of the items proposed to your customer are displayed. Here you can modify information on each item and view the profitability of the job. The designer is broken into three primary sections, and we’ll address…
Settings Module
Settings Module
Dashboard: Settings Module The settings module is where you can make customizations to how the iPoint software platform functions. Here you can set user access, customize iPoint to work the way you do in your business, and turn on various software features you may…
Report Settings
Settings Module » Custom Templates » Options (tab) » Report Settings
Custom Template Report Settings Every proposal has a number of user-defined options that can be set to show and hide specific information. Each logged-in user can set their own preferences and print their proposals the way they see fit. However, sometimes a company…
Project
Sales Orders Module » Project
Sales Order: Project tab The project tab of a sales order is where the labor portion of a job is tracked and is comprised of 4 sections. Project Name The first section links to the associated project. The blue Go to Project button will open the corresponding…
RFP vs Delivery Invoice Variance
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order FAQ » RFP vs Delivery Invoice Variance
At the end of a job, the RFP balance and the Delivery Invoice balance should match. However, there are times when the two balances do not match, and this is generally due to including actual time or parts directly onto delivery invoices rather than going through the…