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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…
Customer Site Address Names
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Customer Site Address Names
Pop Up List: Customer Site Address Names The Customer Site Address Name functions similarly to the Customer Bill To Address Name and is used on the customer record in the CRM to differentiate between various job site addresses. For example, the customer might have a…
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 Reports
Proposals Module » Proposal Reports
Proposal Reports The Proposal Reports tab houses three primary sections. Client Reports These are the documents you will send to your customer to show them what goods and services they will be purchasing from you. Client Proposal – customize the entire…
Proposal Time
Proposals Module » Proposal Time
Proposal Time Tab The Time tab shows time entered on the proposal during the creation of the proposal. Some companies choose to track the time employees spend building customer proposals. This is where you will see that time. Time List Total Design Time –…
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…
Proposal Options
Proposals Module » Proposal Options
Click the Options button at the top of Proposal Details to open the Options popover window. Archive Proposal – check this box to archive a proposal (or uncheck it to unarchive the proposal). There are four tabs in the Options popover window. Each is…
Proposal Groups
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Proposal Groups
Pop Up List: Proposal Groups Proposal Groups are used to add details to customers’ proposals regarding specific subsets of equipment. Each equipment group can have a unique graphic header along with a narrative to help explain the work to be accomplished. For…
Client Proposal
Proposals Module » Proposal Reports » Client Proposal
Client Proposal The Client Proposal report is the document you will present to your customer with all the products and labor you put together in the Designer. The proposal has many options to help you customize the details you want your customers to see. When the…
Proposal Status
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Proposal Status
Pop Up List: Proposal Status Proposals have a status field that helps users understand what part of the sales process the job is in. These status are customizable and help when sorting and filtering proposals and generating notifications to team members. The proposal…
Proposal Reports
Reports Module » Proposal Reports
Proposal Reports The Proposal reports pertain specifically to proposals. I know that is hard to believe, based on the reports’ names. There are two available reports: Proposal Summary – provides highlights of the proposals in your system Mix Analysis…
Proposal Settings Options
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Proposal Settings Options
Proposal Options The following options apply specifically to Proposals: Column 1 Prevent Window Refresh on Add: When a part is added to a proposal, iPoint connects to the server and adds the information before presenting the newly added part to the…
Proposal Email Settings
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Proposal Email Settings
When you are ready to send a proposal to your customer for their feedback and approval, iPoint makes it easy to send a PDF of your proposal directly to your customer with a single button click. And to simplify things even further, you can pre-write your email templates…
Proposal Lost Reasons
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Proposal Lost Reasons
Pop Up List: Proposal Lost When a user marks a proposal as lost or declined, they will be prompted to specify why the deal was lost. On the pop-up window, they will be able to select a reason, as specified here, as well as enter a more detailed description. Set…
Proposal Snap Shot
Reports Module » Proposal Reports » Proposal Snap Shot
Proposal Snap Shot report The Proposal Snap Shot report provides a quick financial overview of the proposals generated in the system in a quick, simple to read view. This report also includes proposals that have been converted to sales orders. Here you’ll…
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…
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…
Proposal / Designer Speed Boost
Welcome » Change-Log » 2020 Q1 » Proposal / Designer Speed Boost
New Speed Boost Features *This beta feature was integrated into the full version of iPoint and is now turned on by default. As a result, this page is here for reference only. We have rewritten the way iPoint ads items to the designer in both Proposals and Sales…
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…
Use Tax
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Accounting » Accounting Options » Use Tax
Explanation Use tax is one of the most complicated and PITA policies many states have implemented. Use tax is a tax that applies to contractors and contractor – retailers. Instead of charging sales tax to the customer, you must pay the sales tax based on your…
Multi-Site Inventory
Settings Module » Module Settings » Items settings » Multi-Site Inventory
If your store has multiple locations, you need to turn on the Multi-Site Inventory functionality in iPoint. With Multi-Site Inventory, you can: track inventory in multiple Sites independently of one another. assign users to work only on a specific Site. quickly…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Customer Job Lead Source
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists » Customer Job Lead Source
Pop Up List: Customer Job Lead Source The Customer Job Lead Source helps you mark where customer leads came from. Maybe you sent a mass-market email campaign. Or the customer could have called you because of an advertisement you run in a local builders magazine.…
Proposals Module
Proposals Module
A Proposal is a list of goods and services that we suggest a customer buy. This document is easily modified as the conversation with the customer’s modifications due to scope shift, price adjustments, and product changes. This manual section describes the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Pop Up Lists
Settings Module » Pop Up Lists
Pop Up Lists are used throughout the iPoint software to customize functionality. Many of these options help you align the iPoint software with your company’s business practices. Pop Up List Builder To modify a Pop-Up List, choose the list from the top of 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Low on Disk Space – Purging!
Welcome » Support & Training » Troubleshooting » Low on Disk Space – Purging!
The “Low Disk Space” error occurs when your computer has less than 8GB of free hard drive space. This error can typically be solved quickly by permanently deleting your trash or emptying your download folder. If those options don’t work, you might…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Custom Templates
Settings Module » Custom Templates
Proposal Cover Page Custom Templates are the backbone of your printed proposals and sales orders. Think of a template as the skeleton that holds the details of your proposal. The meat of the proposal is the information you provide on the proposal itself. You might…
General
Settings Module » Users » General
User Settings The General (tab) adds granular user functionality and affects how the user appears in various modules. Job Roles System Administrator Checking this box will enable a user to access the Settings Module. If you leave this box cleared, they…
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…
E-Signature Portal
Web Portal » E-Signature Portal
Email Signature Portal The Email Signature Portal Link is the last stop before sending a proposal or change order to a customer for their approval and signature. Access to this portal is available: Proposal > Docs / Assignments (tab) > E-Signature Options…
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…
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.…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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:…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Contact Details
CRM Module » Contact Details
Contact Details Since CRM is the hub of the iPoint process, there are many details stored on an individual contact’s record. This page will provide specific information about each section on the Contact Details screen. Contact Overview In the top left…
Profit Analysis
Proposals Module » Proposal Reports » Profit Analysis
Profit Analysis Report The Profit Analysis report shows a detailed breakdown of the profit on the job, broken out by several metrics. On the report, you can see: Parts Base – the sum of the Unit Price for all items on this proposal Discount – any…
Merge Fields
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Merge Fields
Throughout settings, you will find a list of Merge Fields that you can use to personalize various system-generated documents. Primarily used in customer proposal areas, merge fields take information from a customer record and input them into documents. These merge…
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…
SO Info
Sales Orders Module » SO Info
Sales Order: Info tab You can access a sales order from the Sales Order module by clicking on a Sales Order name in the list. Alternatively, you can open a sales order from the CRM module by opening a Customer record and selecting a record from the Sales Order…
Mobile: Deals
Mobile Access » iPoint Mobile » Mobile: CRM » Mobile: Deals
Mobile: Deals Deals are the mechanism iPoint uses to track prospective work. Some people may call this a lead. Others might call it a pipeline. The list of Deals indicates what a customer might spend to do a job. Each of the customer’s deals is displayed in…
Profit and Loss
Proposals Module » Proposal Reports » Profit and Loss
Profit & Loss report The Profit & Loss report is available by clicking the Profit & Loss button in the Proposal Reports section. Open the Profit and Loss Report Available in three flavors, the default report shows the Cost, Price, and Margin broken down by parts…
Default Cover Page
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Default Cover Page
Default Proposal Cover Page The cover page for your proposal can be customized to include pre-built text that will auto-generate on each proposal. *Default Cover Page is a legacy feature and most users will find the customization available on the Custom Templates…
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…
Scope
Proposals Module » Proposal Reports » Scope
Open the Scope Report The Scope button opens the Scope report, which is a plain English description of the job that was and is entered on the Proposal > Setup > Scope tab. Note: The name of the Scope button, tab, and report can be customized by a system…
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…
Product List
Proposals Module » Proposal Reports » Product List
Product List Report The Product List Report shows all of the products on the proposal in a printable format. One of the main advantages of this report is that it totals up how much of each item is on the proposal. So, for example, if you sort by manufacturer, you can…
Payment Schedules
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Payment Schedules
Proposal Payment Schedules Payment Schedules are the way you communicate to your customer what percentage of a job needs to be paid at various stages in the life of a sales order. When creating a proposal or sales order, a user can choose from a dropdown list of…
Footer
Proposals Module » Proposal Designer » Footer
Proposal Footer At the bottom of the Designer window in the Footer are a number of additional summary details for the proposal. Numbers (tab) provides a financial summary of the job. Engineering (tab) summarizes the engineering details from every item on the…
Profit By Product
Proposals Module » Proposal Reports » Profit By Product
Profit By Product Report The Profit By Product Report breaks down your profit for each item in the proposal. On the report, you can see: Model: The item name, part number, and description of the item Qty: How many you sold Cost: The cost per item Price: The…
Options: Reports
Proposals Module » Proposal Reports » Client Proposal » Options: Reports
Proposal Options: Export At the bottom of the Report Options are the ways you can generate the report you’ve worked so hard creating and customizing. Export The export tab is where you define how you want the report to be generated. 1. Export the…
Retail By Product
Proposals Module » Proposal Reports » Retail By Product
Retail By Product Report The Retail By Product Report is similar to the Profit by Product Report, though instead of showing your profits, it shows the retail prices. On the report, you can see: Model: The item name, part number Description: A description of the…
Mobile: Proposals
Mobile Access » iPoint Mobile » Mobile: CRM » Mobile: Proposals
Mobile: Proposals The Proposal list shows all active proposals 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 proposal using a wildcard search. Enter…
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…
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…
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#…
Glossary of Terms
Welcome » Glossary of Terms
As you navigate the iPoint User Manual, you will see us use some of the following terms. Credit Memo: A document that details items, parts, and charges refunded to the customer. A credit memo can be applied to an invoice or refund a customer payment in…
Main Image
Settings Module » Custom Templates » Cover Page (tab) » Main Image
Cover Page: Main Image Clicking the Main Image tab shows only the graphics portion of the cover page. There are three options in the Image Selection drop-down. Half on Top – positions the graphic or picture on the top half of the cover page Half on Bottom…
Default Contract
Settings Module » Module Settings » Proposals settings » Default Contract
Default Contract The contract for your proposal can be customized to include pre-built text that will auto-generate on each proposal. Legacy Feature: The Default Contract is a legacy feature and most users will find the customization available on the Contracts to…