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Import Tool
Items Module » Options » Import Tool
You have just signed up with a new vendor who has a new product line you need to pull into iPoint. Or maybe the new product year reveals a batch of new items you want to import. With the Import Tool, you can quickly pull in data directly into iPoint in a batch, rather…
First Things First…
Welcome » OnBoarding » First Things First…
There are several tasks you can be working on while you are waiting for your server to arrive. So take a look and feel free to call with any questions you have or visit our online scheduling tool to schedule a time for help! Company Logo and Template Examples If…
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…
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…
Media
CRM Module » Contact Details » Media
Media Section The Media section of the CRM is where you view a list of media files added to this customer’s record or any of the customer’s work orders or projects. In addition, the Media section is where iPoint automatically saves any photos taken by…
Portal Proposals
Settings Module » Integrations » Portal » Portal Proposals
So you are considering integrating with Portal or have finished the integration within your settings. However, what about all the Proposals you have stored in Portal you have worked so hard on? Good news! We can import your Proposals from Portal into iPoint! Note: In…
QB Step 4: Importing Data
Welcome » OnBoarding » iPoint Setup » Setup QuickBooks » QB Step 4: Importing Data
The final step to integrating QuickBooks into the iPoint process is to populate your customer, vendor, and Items lists. If you are setting up QuickBooks for the first time or are bringing these lists from another piece of software, you can skip this step. !iPoint can…
Vendors
Settings Module » QuickBooks » Vendors
Import Vendors from QuickBooks Vendors are imported from QuickBooks when you first start using iPoint. This is typically done once, but you may be directed to do this process again when working with an iPoint Support Specialist to repair certain sync issues. Importing…
Customers
Settings Module » QuickBooks » Customers
QuickBooks Customer Settings When first setting up iPoint, you have three options to bring in your customer information. You can manually type in all your customers (WOW! That seems like a lot of work!) You can export your customer information from your third-party…
Getting Started
iPoint Library » Getting Started
You’ve just subscribed to the iPoint Library!!! What are you going to do next? Settings First things first, you’ve got to set up the settings of the iPoint Library. Selecting what fields you sync determines what information will come over from the…
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…
Portal
Items Module » Portal
Portal is a third-party, online tool used to streamline order processing, among other things. iPoint has partnered with the good folks at Portal to make their vendor item database available for you to import into iPoint. And if you send your dealer agreements to…
STX Proposals (Beta)
Settings Module » Integrations » STX Proposals (Beta)
So you already use STX proposals? You’ve set up the integration within your settings to get connected. Good news! We can import your Proposals from STX into iPoint! How to view your STX Proposals within iPoint Select the Proposal Module within your iPoint…
Documents
CRM Module » Contact Details » Documents
Documents Section In the Documents section, you can view documents that have been added to this customer’s record, such as contracts, signed proposals, etc. View the Documents List At the top of the Documents window are three valuable tools. Use the…
Items (tab)
Settings Module » QuickBooks » Items (tab)
Settings - QuickBooks - Items You can import items in your iPoint database in several ways. Manually enter your items directly into the Items module Exporting your item list into a .csv file and sending it to iPoint Support to import Importing items using the…
iPoint Library Vs Portal
iPoint Library » iPoint Library Vs Portal
iPoint Library vs. Portal: Which Product Database is Right for You? iPoint Library and Portal are both product databases that can be used to find product information and receive pricing from all of their suppliers in one place. However, there are some key differences…
Gibberish Text . . .
Welcome » Support & Training » Troubleshooting » Gibberish Text . . .
Wingbat Text When the text in iPoint looks like gibberish or symbols – yikes! Did aliens take over my computer!? Not exactly… GREAT NEWS!!! This issue is resolved in FileMaker 19, so if you never want to see Gibberish Text again, remove FileMaker 18…
Server Configuration
Welcome » OnBoarding » Server Configuration
Now that you have your server, we will need to set up access to it, so our developers can install the iPoint software on your server. All we need at this step from you is a call to our 1-800-535-4101, and visit our sharing website, http://www.ipointsupport.com website…
Wizard Data
Welcome » OnBoarding » iPoint Setup » Wizard Data
Wizard Data The Data tab of the Wizard helps you understand the progress your team is making in grooming your data for use. While you don’t actually enter data here, this is where you learn all about data. So what data is needed for iPoint? There are three…
Contact List Options
CRM Module » Contact List Options
Contact List Options The Options button on the contact list opens a popover window to perform several actions and filter the displayed list of contacts. Note: If the Options button is blue, that indicates that filters have been applied to the displayed list of…
2023 October
Welcome » Change-Log » 2023 October
October Update! Beta Calendar This new calendar is awesome! Lots of viewing options so every user can fully customize how they see their day, week, month or even year. The Map view is great for scheduling service calls to reduce wasted travel time. Timeline Week…
Custom Fonts not working on PDFs
Welcome » Support & Training » Troubleshooting » Custom Fonts not working on PDFs
Make sure the font that was installed is NOT a variable weight font (meaning it contains bold, light, medium all in one font). Instead, install each version of the font separately. Also, make sure to install TrueType fonts on Windows machines (.ttf). Mac can use…
Gift Cards Lookup
Accounting Module » Gift Cards Lookup
Gift Cards A gift card, gift certificate, or gift voucher is a prepaid stored-value device used as an alternative to cash for purchases within your business. Most of the time a customer will buy the gift card and then gift it to another person. For that reason, the…
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,…
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…
2024 February
Welcome » Change-Log » 2024 February
February Update! iPoint Online Beta We know you’ve been waiting on this, and we are excited to announce that we are ready to open up beta testing of iPoint Online! iPoint Online is connecting to the same iPoint, just through a web browser instead of using…
Legacy Custom Pages
Settings Module » Custom Templates » Legacy Custom Pages
Custom Templates Custom Pages You may want to present information on your customers’ proposals that is not set up in iPoint. For example, you might want to describe your Extended Service Warranty. Maybe you’d like to include a security contract for…
Server Acquisition
Welcome » OnBoarding » Server Acquisition
There are several options when it comes to hosting your iPoint file. If you will be purchasing a new server, we have already done the hard part and found one for you at an affordable price! However, if you already have a server, you will need to ensure it meets or…
2021 Q1
Welcome » Change-Log » 2021 Q1
This page represents the features and updates made to iPoint since our last release. While this list isn’t comprehensive, it does list the majority of the changes and upgrades we’ve made to iPoint. These features are all current as of Version…
Docs/Asgmts/Data (tab)
Sales Orders Module » Docs/Asgmts/Data (tab)
Documents, Assignments, and Data This tab houses various data elements for the Sales Order and is broken into three sub-tabs: Docs/ Assignments, Custom Data List, and Cover Page Image. Documents The first tab holds any documents that have been created for the…
Installing iPoint on iOS Devices
Welcome » OnBoarding » iPoint Setup » Installing iPoint on iOS Devices
Mobile Device Requirements Remote access to iPoint is available using an Apple iPhone or iPad. The FileMaker Go application is only available for iOS devices. Devices need to be running on the latest iOS to access iPoint. Update: We are testing new WebDirect…
Portal
Settings Module » Integrations » Portal
Portal is a complete, web-based industry-specific product catalog that allows professional installers/dealers to find product information and make wholesale purchases from all of their suppliers in one place. iPoint utilizes Portal to simplify adding items your…
iPoint Library
iPoint Library
What Is The iPoint Library? The iPoint Library is a centralized database of over 100,000 items from over 90 vendors. Why Is That Cool? Once you are connected to the Library, you will get automatic price updates from your favorite vendors. Get those latest…
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…
Cache is damaged . . .
Welcome » Support & Training » Troubleshooting » Cache is damaged . . .
Settings Table may be Corrupt Warning You are minding your own business, working along in iPoint, and suddenly you get a pop-up error that says Cache is Damaged. You feel the panic beginning to settle in. “What am I supposed to do now!” you…
Documents (tab)
Settings Module » Document Builder » Documents (tab)
Document Builder - Documents The documents tab of the Document Builder is where multiple pages, created on the Pages, are combined to make one cohesive document. For example, a customer payment letter might combine a cover letter, payment terms, and payment…
Wizard Setup
Welcome » OnBoarding » iPoint Setup » Wizard Setup
The Setup tab is where you define your company. Required University Videos For a deeper explanation of each of these settings, we present some videos for you to watch. Once any member of your team has viewed a video, you’ll see the date the video was watched…
QB Step 2: Chart of Accounts
Welcome » OnBoarding » iPoint Setup » Setup QuickBooks » QB Step 2: Chart of Accounts
QuickBooks Chart of Accounts settings To confirm that the sync to QuickBooks is working we will get started by pulling in your chart of accounts. Go to Settings > QuickBooks > Chart of Accounts (tab) Make sure you either have QuickBooks open on your computer…
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…
Settings Module » Integrations » Google
The Google integration allows you to send iPoint calendar information directly to your Google calendar. This is ideal for folks who rely on GSuite applications to run their business. Google Integration Screen Click Step 1. : Sign In With Google A Google window…
OnBoarding
Welcome » OnBoarding
Welcome to the Community! Our staff truly looks forward to helping you transform your company! As you probably know already, iPoint values the importance of following a process and sticking with a system to optimize workflow. This guide is designed to help you…
Development Roadmap
Welcome » Development Roadmap
Have you ever wondered what our developers are up to next? Have a pending feature request you’re wondering about? Then, check back here to see what those developers are working on and what you may see coming down the road to your iPoint! Released Summer…
Company Info
Settings Module » Company Info
Company Information Settings The Company Information tab provides default settings for a number of different aspects of the iPoint software. Company Name: Enter the name of your company here. This field is utilized on numerous reports. Website: Enter the web…
2021 Q3
Welcome » Change-Log » 2021 Q3
This page represents the features and updates made to iPoint since our last release. While this list isn’t comprehensive, it does list the majority of the changes and upgrades we’ve made to iPoint. These features are all current as of Version…
Estimate Options
Accounting Module » Estimates List » Estimate » Estimate Options
Estimate Options Standard Archive – a check in this box removes the estimate from the standard list view. You can always see it later by choosing to show archived. View PDF of Estimate button – this button generates a PDF of the estimate and displays…
iPointTech Task Detail
Mobile Access » iPointTech App » iPointTech Work Orders » iPointTech Task List » iPointTech Task Detail
iPointTech Task Details From the Work Order Task List, tap or click on any individual task to open additional details about that task. Fields highlighted in gray are available for viewing only and are not editable. Available details include: Task Info Task…
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…
Sync List Options
Items Module » Options » QB Sync List » Sync List Options
Most of the real transactional processes on the QuickBooks Sync List are handled in the Options button. Each of the tabs is detailed below. QB Sync Options: QuickBooks QuickBooks tab Show Items Not Synced – this button will cause the list to display only…
Main Graphics
Settings Module » Custom Templates » Main Graphics
Custom Templates Main Graphics The main graphics tab affords you the opportunity to customize the visual look of the proposal itself. Graphics There are four graphical elements to every template. Header – this will appear at the top of every page Divider…
User Settings Module
User Settings Module
User Settings The User Settings module is where individual users update their information within iPoint. A system administrator can also adjust these details, and a few more, in Settings > Users. There are five primary settings the user can adjust for…
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…
Items Module
Items Module
Items List The Items module is where you will maintain the parts and services you sell to your customers. The Items module is probably the single most important module for data as it houses information for accounting, sales, ordering, engineering, and inventory…
Invoice Options
Accounting Module » Invoices List » Invoice Detail » Invoice Options
Invoice Options: Standard Standard Archive – a check in this box removes the invoice from the standard list view. You can always see it later by choosing to show archived. View PDF of Invoice button – this button generates a PDF of the invoice and…
2020 Q1
Welcome » Change-Log » 2020 Q1
This page represents the features and updates made to iPoint since our last release. While this list isn’t comprehensive, it does list the majority of the changes and upgrades we’ve made to iPoint. These features are all current as of Version…
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…
Time (tab)
Settings Module » QuickBooks » Time (tab)
QuickBooks Work Order Time Sync The QuickBooks Time tab is used when calculating payroll in QuickBooks Desktop using the time a technician enters onto Work Orders. Note: iPoint does not currently support syncing work order time to QuickBooks Online. *If you utilize…
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…
Docs / Assignments
Proposals Module » Docs / Assignments
Documents and Assignments There are three main areas of content on this tab. E-Signature Proposal This is where the customer’s signature is stored when a proposal is signed electronically on the iPoint Web Portal. Proposal Window – if the proposal has…
2020 Q4
Welcome » Change-Log » 2020 Q4
This page represents the features and updates made to iPoint since our last release. While this list isn’t comprehensive, it does list the majority of the changes and upgrades we’ve made to iPoint. These features are all current as of Version…
Assignments Module
Assignments Module
Assignments are iPoint’s internal “To-Do’s” for you and your co-workers to track tasks that need to be completed. You can create assignments from many different places within iPoint, such as a Work Order, a Sales Order, or a Project.…
POs settings
Settings Module » Module Settings » POs settings
Purchase Order Options These settings adjust how the Purchase Orders module functions. Default Text Purchase Order Title Override for PDF – You can manually change the title of the printed PO by entering it here. Note that changing formatting, like color or…
Product Details Popover
Proposals Module » Proposal Designer » Product Details Popover
Product Details While the list of items on the designer contain many details, you can view and edit even more information about a product by clicking the product name to open the Product Details popover menu. In the Product Details popover menu, you will see 8 tabs:…
Mobile: WO Details
Mobile Access » iPoint Mobile » Mobile: Work Orders » Mobile: WO Details
Mobile: Work Order Details The main page of the work order gives an overview of many of the details you need to complete work for your customers. Nearly every detail on the work order is editable, assuming you have been granted permission by your system…
CRM settings
Settings Module » Module Settings » CRM settings
The CRM settings tab is how you customize the CRM module for your company and is broken into four distinct sections. Contact Attributes Contact Methods These are the contact fields for your customers. You have eight fields you can customize by choosing a dropdown…
Setup (tab)
Proposals Module » Setup (tab)
The proposal Setup tab provides the skeleton of the proposal. These details are generally entered when the proposal is initially set up and drive how the proposal and subsequent sales order function. Custom Data List Custom Data List The Custom Data List gives you…
Pages
Settings Module » Document Builder » Pages
Document Builder - Pages To get started, iPoint has several prebuilt templates available for use. Using the iPoint Templates drop-down menu, select one of the following options: Show Only will display iPoint curated pages Don’t Show displays only the page…
Tips & Tricks
Welcome » Support & Training » Tips & Tricks
Tips & Tricks Learn all the tips, tricks, and general shout-outs in this section! . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. Estimate, Project, or Proposal? Which one should I create for my new job? Different jobs require different levels of complexity, and not all jobs need to…
RMA Module
RMA Module
RMAs List The RMA module is where you track a product that has been returned for repair or replacement. Sort Dropdown The RMA header contains familiar list navigation options if you’ve spent time in any other iPoint modules. Choosing an option displays the…
Video Site Map
Welcome » OnBoarding » Learning iPoint » Video Site Map
Throughout the manual, you will see this image. When you do, click on the image to be taken to a training video in the iPoint software that specifically relates to that topic. This list is a summary of all the training videos available in the software. Click the…
PO Details Items List
Purchase Orders Module » PO Details Items List
Purchase Order Items List Item List The main section of the Purchase order is the Items List. The list is where you will see the items on the purchase order. Next, we will go into the process of manually adding items to a PO on the next page. PO Line Filter –…
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…
Tasks/Parts Lists
Work Orders Module » Tasks/Parts Lists
Work Order Tasks/Parts The list of tasks to complete and parts to deliver on a given work order is available by clicking the Tasks/Parts button at the top right corner of the work order. This is a toggle button that turns to Work Order Details when you are viewing…
2019 Q2
Welcome » Change-Log » 2019 Q2
This page represents the features and updates made to iPoint since our last release. While this list isn’t comprehensive, it does list the majority of the changes and upgrades we’ve made to iPoint. Key New Feature Updated Feature Bug Squashed …
Invoices settings
Settings Module » Module Settings » Invoices settings
Settings - Invoices The Invoices tab is where you define how various invoicing processes work in iPoint. These settings are broken into three basic sections. You can click on an option to go to that topic on this page. Invoice Emails Invoice Options Recurring…
Project Details
Projects Module » Project Details
Project Details Projects are where you manage the labor portion of the work completed in iPoint. From here you will schedule work orders and assign tasks to your employees to ensure that jobs are completed. Projects are used for new sales (work coming from Sales…