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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…
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…
Sales Order
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Sales Order
Sales Order Module Options The following options apply specifically to Sales Orders. No Change Order Discount Modifier: Once a proposal is converted to a sales order the modifiers are not adjustable. This restriction applies to change orders as well.…
Sales Order Reports
Reports Module » Sales Order Reports
Winston Delivers The Sales Order reports provide details about various aspects of the sales order process in iPoint and are used to evaluate billing and review delivery of parts, among other things. Available Reports: Summary – this report provides a quick look…
Sales Order Designer
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order Designer
Sales Order Designer button The Designer button in the top right corner of the Sales Order opens the list of parts and labor sold to your customer. This is the same list created on the Proposal with one significant difference. The parts are locked and can’t be…
Sales Order Status
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Sales Order Status
Pop Up List: Sales Order Status Sales Orders have three separate statuses, used to help navigate a job through various portions of a company’s workflow. The Sales Order Status is particularly designed for the sales and project manager portion of the workflow.…
Sales Order Snapshot
Reports Module » Sales Order Reports » Sales Order Snapshot
sales Order Snap Shot report The Sales Order Snap Shot report provides a quick financial overview of the sales orders generated in the system in a quick, simple to read view. Here you’ll find: Customer – the name of the ( Bill To ) customer Ref#…
Sales Order Billing Status
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Sales Order Billing Status
Pop Up List: Sales Order Billing Status Sales Orders have three separate statuses, used to help navigate a job through various portions of a company’s workflow. The Billing Status is particularly designed for the accounting portion of the workflow. The billing…
Sales Order Commissions (Legacy)
Reports Module » Commission Reports » Sales Order Commissions (Legacy)
The Sales Order Commission Report displays commissions calculated under the old, legacy version of commissions. These commissions were decommissioned in version 9.0416, but we leave these instructions here as some companies continue to utilize them. Note: By default,…
Sales Order Product Manager Status
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Sales Order Product Manager Status
Pop Up List: Sales Order Product Manager Status Sales Orders have three separate statuses, used to help navigate a job through various portions of a company’s workflow. The Product Manager Status is particularly designed for the inventory portion of the…
How do you add or remove sales order types?
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order FAQ » How do you add or remove sales order types?
The Sales Order Type field on the Sales Order Info (tab) is a self-populating list, accumulating types that are entered by various users. To add a new Sales Order Type, manually type a new “type” in the Sales Order Type field. Once entered, it will be…
How can I track retention on sales order jobs?
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order FAQ » How can I track retention on sales order jobs?
Retainage (often called retention) is a percentage of the amount certified as due to the contractor on an interim invoice and is deducted from the amount due and retained by the client. Primarily used for commercial contractors, the purpose of retainage is to…
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 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…
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…
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…
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?
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…
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…
Sales Orders
CRM Module » Contact Details » Sales Orders
Sales Orders Section The Sales Orders section presents a list of all sales orders for this customer. At the top of the list is a filter field. Use this field to quickly find a specific sales order, searching Sales Order Name or Salesperson. For each sales order…
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?
Sales Orders Module
Sales Orders Module
Sales Order List The Sales Order is the hub of all activity for new sales in iPoint. From a sales order you can order and request products, schedule technicians, create change orders, and send invoices to your customers. The sales order list is where you will find…
Mobile: Sales Orders
Mobile Access » iPoint Mobile » Mobile: CRM » Mobile: Sales Orders
Mobile: Sales Orders The Sales Order list shows all active sales orders for the customer. At the top of the window are three icons: Back Arrow takes you back to the customer details screen. Magnifying Glass searches for a specific sales order using a wildcard…
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…
SO Options
Sales Orders Module » SO Options
Sales Order Options The Options button provides a variety of actions you can perform for this particular sales order. Standard In some rare instances, you may want to have the Sales Order reflected in QuickBooks as an estimate. This option is rarely used as…
Work Order Details
Work Orders Module » Work Order Details
Work Order The Work Order Details screen is where the actual work takes place. From here, we will change statuses, enter technicians’ time, track added parts, and track notes and images for the job. The mobile version of iPoint on an iOS device functions the…
Work Order Status
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Work Order Status
Work Order Status Pop Up List Work Order Status is used to track the various stages of a work order as scheduled, worked on, and completed. Setup Navigate to Settings > Pop Up Lists and pick Tags from the dropdown menu. To add a status, type the status name in…
Work Order Type
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Work Order Type
Pop Up Lists: Work Order Type The Work Order Type allows users to track different kinds of work orders. You might want to sort by service calls versus sales jobs, for example. Or maybe you would like to track the difference between In-Warranty and Out-of-Warranty…
Change Order Status
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Change Order Status
Pop Up List: Change Order Status The Change Order Status helps users understand what is happening with a specific Change Order on a Sales Order. Set Up Enter the list of the stages a change order goes through in your organization. For example, Not Started, In…
Purchase Order Reports
Reports Module » Purchase Order Reports
Purchase Order reports are used to help analyze purchasing trends throughout iPoint. Available Reports: Line Report – shows a list of individual line items on purchase orders. Summary Report – shows a list of purchase orders. Back Order Report…
Purchase Order Details
Purchase Orders Module » Purchase Order Details
Purchase Order Details Screen The PO Details Screen is packed full of information that will tell you all about your Purchase Order. Here, you can add products, specify order details, send to the vendor, change statuses, make notes, and more. Let’s start from the…
Create Work Order
Projects Module » Project Details » Create Work Order
Create Work Order window At the top of the Project Details and Tasks/Parts windows, you will see a Create Work Order button, which will open the Create Work Order window. This window looks very similar to the Tasks/Parts window in that it displays all the tasks…
Back Order Report
Reports Module » Purchase Order Reports » Back Order Report
With the logistics challenges of 2020-2021, we have had several requests for a detailed back order report. While we do not yet have a pre-built backorder report, you can create one on your own if you have Export permissions. Open the Inventory Module Click the…
Module Icon Order
Dashboard » Module Icon Order
Edit Module Icons You can display the icons on the dashboard in one of three ways. First, they are defined by iPoint as described on the Dashboard page. Second, the icons can be reorganized by a system administrator to override the iPoint defined order. This is…
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…
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…
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…
Customer Job Sales Status
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Customer Job Sales Status
Pop Up List: Customer Job Sales Status The Customer Job Sales Status (or Lead Status) is a setting that can be used to help track a customer through the sales process of a job. Track your leads through the various communication and sales stages of your company. Set…
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…
Customer Work Order Notification
Settings Module » Module Settings » Work Orders settings » Notifications » Customer Work Order Notification
Customer Work Order Notification Customer Work Order Notifications automate the process of sending your customers reminders about the work you have scheduled for them in iPoint. Based on your settings, you will be able to send the customer an email with their…
Inventory Re-Order List
Inventory Module » Inventory Re-Order List
Inventory Dashboard: Re-Order The Inventory Re-Order dashboard displays any items that have fallen below their inventory minimums. If an item has been archived, it will not appear on this list, even if the min/max levels have not been removed from the…
iPointTech Work Order Details
Mobile Access » iPointTech App » iPointTech Work Orders » iPointTech Work Order Details
iPointTech Work Order Tapping on a Work Order on the Dashboard or in the Work Order List will open the details of the work order. The Home icon at the top of the screen is your shortcut back to the iPointTech dashboard. If the home icon is red, that means you are…
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 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…
SO Reports
Sales Orders Module » SO Reports
Sales Order Reports The Reports tab houses a variety of customer-facing reports and some Job Costing reports designed for management use. Standard Options Nearly every report described on this page has an Options button where you can sort and filter the report to…
Can I link sales orders together?
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order FAQ » Can I link sales orders together?
Yes, you can! . A great example of when you might use linked sales orders is when you’re working with a builder. Say the builder does a base package, and a particular homeowner has requested upgrades to the base package. Two sales orders are created so that…
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…
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:…
Work Order Custom 1 & 2
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Work Order Custom 1 & 2
Pop Up List Work Order Custom You may have information you want to track for your Work Order, but there isn’t a predefined field to capture the details you want. These two Custom Fields provide the ability to track any additional information you want on a Work…
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,…
Work Orders on the Calendar
Calendar Module (Schedule Pro 2017) » Work Orders on the Calendar
Any work order created in iPoint appears on the calendar as colored boxes. In addition, each work order has details inside the colored box showing: Time – the starting time of the event Details – he name of the work order as defined in Settings > Module…
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…
How do you take payments?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » QB FAQs » Accounting Process FAQs » How do you take payments?
There are several ways to take a payment from your client! Add a payment to an invoice – find out how to here What if I took a payment in QB on an invoice I had sync’d there? Can I pull that payment back to iPoint? Yes! Credit Card Processing…
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,…
WO Options
Work Orders Module » WO Options
Just like every other module in iPoint, the Options button on the work order provides additional things you can do with the Work Order. Let’s take a look at each of the available choices. Standard tab Persistent – Checking this box makes the…
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…
Work Orders Module
Work Orders Module
Work Order List Work Orders are the documents that Technicians use to track their time on jobs, get instructions on what parts are used, and schedule tasks. Work Orders are also the vehicle used to track a technician’s time worked. In this section of the…
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 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…
How do you handle defective inventory?
RMA Module » RMA FAQ » How do you handle defective inventory?
There are a couple of options on how to use iPoint to handle defective items. . If the vendor is replacing the inventory. Create an RMA Warehouse in Settings > Module Settings > Items > Inventory Locations Transfer defective or damaged product into the RMA…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How do iPoint transactions impact Quickbooks financials?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » QB FAQs » How do iPoint transactions impact Quickbooks financials?
For the most part, every transaction you sync from iPoint to QuickBooks deals with either inventory or accounts receivable. Obviously, if you are taking payments from customers, you can also directly affect the cash accounts. Transactional entries are typically…
How do you change an Inventory Type?
Items Module » Items FAQ » How do you change an Inventory Type?
How can you change an items inventory type? While it is simple in iPoint to change an inventory type (you simply change the dropdown item) it is not so easy when it comes to QuickBooks. QuickBooks will not let you change the inventory type of an item after it has been…
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…
Work Orders
CRM Module » Contact Details » Work Orders
Work Orders Section In the Work Orders section, you can view a list of work orders created for this customer. At the top of the list, you’ll find a couple of helpful tools. Do Not Send Work Order Notifications – When a new work order is…
How do I simplify the delivery invoice process?
Sales Orders Module » Sales Order FAQ » How do I simplify the delivery invoice process?
Create All Delivery Invoices Create, sync, and apply RFP credits to delivery invoices in no time. No need to do each step for each individual Sales Order – you can check this off your list in just a few steps. 1. Create All Delivery Invoices From the Sales…
How do I Edit my Contract/Custom Template
Proposals Module » Proposals FAQ » How do I Edit my Contract/Custom Template
How do I edit my contract? There are a few ways to edit your proposal contract. Is this for a current proposal or just future proposals? Do you want one contract or multiple? In order to not get lost in the options, follow this handy guide! How Do I Edit My Contract…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
How do I make Inventory Counts in QB match iPoint?
Inventory Module » Inventory FAQ » How do I make Inventory Counts in QB match iPoint?
Making Inventory Counts in QB match iPoint Update QuickBooks Stock Levels Inventory is reduced in QuickBooks every time you push a Delivery or Standard invoice. Similarly, when you push a Purchase Order Item Receipt, the inventory quantities in QuickBooks are…
How do you handle an over payment on an invoice?
Accounting Module » Accounting FAQ » Miscellaneous Accounting FAQs » How do you handle an over payment on an invoice?
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…
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…
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…
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…