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Retention
Sales Orders Module » Billing » Retention
Retention is a percentage of a billed job that is withheld from payment on invoices generally until the job is complete or meets specific milestones. Mostly used in commercial construction projects, retention is generally a contractual obligation. In order for…
Retention setup
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Accounting » Accounting Options » Retention setup
Retention is a billing tool used by General Contractors (GC) to ensure that their Sub-Contractors finish the work they have billed for and is typically used in commercial or government projects. When a subcontractor invoices the GC for work completed, the GC will…
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?
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…
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…
Accounting
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Accounting
Proposal Accounting Options The Accounting tab of the Proposal Module Settings defines how your company will generate invoices. While many setting options define how iPoint functions, the accounting settings also define how information is passed to QuickBooks and…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Serial Number Field is an Open Text Field
Projects Module » Projects FAQ » The Serial Number Field is an Open Text Field
The Serial Number field is an open text field where you can enter a serial number, MAC address, or even general notes. If you want to enter a MAC address, enter “MAC: MA-CA-DD-RE-SS-01” (or “MAC: MA:CA:DD:RE:SS:02”, depending on the format…
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…
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…
Can I merge duplicate Customers?
CRM Module » CRM FAQ » Can I merge duplicate Customers?
I’ve got two customer records for one individual. How do I merge the two customers into one? As you search through your customers, are you seeing multiples? “Hey! Aren’t Rob Marks and Robert Marks the same person? Wait a minute… did someone add…
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 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…
Can work orders be un-linked?
Work Orders Module » Work Orders FAQ » Can work orders be un-linked?
Un-link WO If you got a Work Order that wants to “break free” from linked up Work Orders, you can now unlink them. Simply open up the Work Order details > go to Options > Advanced (tab) > Unlink Work Order. This will un-link that Work Order from any…
Best Practice: CRM
CRM Module » Best Practice: CRM
This page lists Best Practices that iPoint recommends when using the software. . . . . . 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…
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…
Technicians are not showing up in dropdown lists
Work Orders Module » Work Orders FAQ » Technicians are not showing up in dropdown lists
Calendar Group for Tech Selection When trying to assign a technician on a work order, no names are populating in the drop-down option or the wrong names are populating. This drop-down field is populated by the calendar group selected in Options on the work order.…
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…
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…
FileMaker Updates
Welcome » Support & Training » FileMaker Updates
Wondering if you should update your FileMaker? Always check back here for all the latest and greatest information and links! When it comes to updates, we’ve noticed a few different… let’s say “personality types.” Has the need to update…
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…
PDF cannot be created on disk
Welcome » Support & Training » Troubleshooting » PDF cannot be created on disk
Error: PDF Cannot be Created on Disk This error is typically displayed when trying to create a PDF proposal. This error means that something went wrong when saving the PDF to your computer. Here are the common troubleshooting options for this error. . Windows…
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…
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…
RFP Liability
Sales Orders Module » Billing » RFP Liability
This page defines the RFP-Liability billing process. Click here if you are using RFP- AR billing. Click here if you are using standard line item & summary billing. Sales Order: Billing RFP Liability Billing tab The main body of the billing tab shows you the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Support & Training
Welcome » Support & Training
Help us help you! FAQ: Q: What’s the difference between training and support? A: Great question! There is a blurry line that divides them, but the basics are: Something is broken – call or email us! Support Ugh, you’re frustrated and can’t do…
Year End Inventory
Inventory Module » Year End Inventory
It is your favorite time of year, time to complete year-end inventory! It doesn’t matter if you are using a physical calendar year or a fiscal calendar year, iPoint will help you make sure inventory counts are accurate in both iPoint and QuickBooks! Let’s take…
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…
Physical Inventory
Inventory Module » Inventory Reports » Physical Inventory
*Please note that the Physical Inventory is meant just to count available stock. It is not meant to count any allocated stock. !If you are new to iPoint and this is your FIRST inventory – be sure you are ready to live in iPoint. That means once you commit the…
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…
QB Sync List
Items Module » Options » QB Sync List
QuickBooks Sync List The QuickBooks Sync List is where updates to items in Quickbooks are managed. To access this list, open Items > Options (button) > Views (tab) >QB Sync List Header Your first option is the sort drop-down where you can sort the list of items…
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…
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…
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…
AIA Progressive Billing
Sales Orders Module » Billing » AIA Progressive Billing
The American Institute of Architects has defined methods and processes used to bill for projects progressively. In short, the (sub)contractor identifies all charges in a project that are to be billed for the current period. The (sub)contractor submits these charges…
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…
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…
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:…
2019 Q3 & Q4
Welcome » Change-Log » 2019 Q3 & 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. Many of the features have been written about in our…