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Job Costing Screens Defined

Tabs and Screens Further Explained

Quote Screen
  • Extras Tab

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1Job NumberClicking 'Assign JN' at this stage will generate a Job Number for the quote, which will automatically carry over once the quote is approved and converted into a actual job.
2Completion DateThis is the date that you are expected to be able to complete this Job
3Asset Item
4Customer Status
5AssemblyAssembly” refers to an internal process where components or materials are prepared, combined, or staged before installation or delivery. It’s not billed separately to the customer but contributes to your overall job cost.
6Charge Up (SC)Charge Up (SC)” means the customer is billed for actual time and materials used, including any extras beyond the initial scope. Charge Up allows you to invoice for additional costs incurred during the job.
7Prepaid (Cost to Company)"Prepaid” refers to the quoted amount for the job, the fixed charge agreed to by the customer. You can’t invoice beyond this amount, so any extra time, materials, or costs that exceed the quote become your internal expense, or ‘Cost to Company (CTC)
8Assign JNClicking 'Assign JN' at this stage will generate a Job Number for the quote, which will automatically carry over once the quote is approved and converted into a actual job.
9Long DescriptionHere you can write a description of the job being done.
10Print Custom Fields
11Manage Qty on Job
12Exclude from Reports
13Quote Total Description
14Sales LeadIf this quote originated from a tracked Sales Lead, the associated Sales Lead number will be displayed here. Updating the Probability percentage will automatically sync the change with the corresponding Sales Lead.
15Sales Lead Follow up Date  Updating the Follow up the system will automatically sync the change with the corresponding Sales Lead follow up date.
16Quote Estimate
17ProbabilityIf this quote originated from a tracked Sales Lead, the associated Sales Lead number will be displayed here. Updating the Probability percentage will automatically sync the change with the corresponding Sales Lead.
18PagingIf your line items span multiple pages and require navigation using the page up/down arrows, clicking the Paging Box will disable paging, allowing you to scroll through all items in a continuous view.
19Dimension
20Show/Hide

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  • Shipping Tab

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1Shipping Method
2Shipping Date
3Send Email
4Shipping Location 
5Internal Delivery 
6Delivery Company
7Tracking Number
8Frozen
9PagingIf your line items span multiple pages and require navigation using the page up/down arrows, clicking the Paging Box will disable paging, allowing you to scroll through all items in a continuous view.
10Dimension
11Show/Hide

  • Action Tab

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1Stock Type
2Update Value
3Rounding
4Rounding
5Mark-Up %
6Set Mark-Up %
7Remove Lines
8Zero Sell, Price
9Incl. Cost on Reports
10Attach Specs to Email
11Set to Supplier Costs
12Update Labour Cost
13Set to System cost
14Set Sell Price
15PagingIf your line items span multiple pages and require navigation using the page up/down arrows, clicking the Paging Box will disable paging, allowing you to scroll through all items in a continuous view.
16Dimension
17Show/Hide
  • Docs Tab

This tab provides instant access to upload documents in any format (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.) or retrieve relevant files previously attached to this quote.

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Adding an Item to a quote
  • Additional options on a Quote Item

This screen also allows you to capture key information for each job or task line.

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    1Stock Item

    Select your stock item from the drop-down menu

    2Description

    At this stage you can change the Description if needed

    3Qty

    Add the Quantity you require of this item

    4Manage Qty on Job


    5Warehouse

    Select the Warehouse you wish to sell this item form

    6Selling Ex GST

    Price per item does not include the 15% Goods and Services Tax. You add GST on top of the listed amount.

    7Selling Inc GST

    Price per item includes the 15% Goods and Services Tax. The GST is already built into the total amount shown.

    8Sub Total Selling

    Total price of total quantity of item that does not include the 15% Goods and Services Tax. You add GST on top of the listed amount.

    9VAT (GST) Value

    Total GST only on total quantity of items

    10Selling Total

    Total price of total quantity of item includes the 15% Goods and Services Tax. The GST is already built into the total amount shown.

    11Line Reference


    12Sequence No.

    You can change the Sequence in the quote for this item 

    13UOM Type

    These are custom configuration settings applied during setup, tailored specifically to your product formats (e.g., Per Roll, Per Unit, Pack).

    14UOM

    These are custom configuration settings applied during setup, tailored specifically to your product formats (e.g., 1000 per roll, 6 per pack).

    15Line Discount

    You can apply a discount to this item

    16VAT (GST)Type

    If this item is GST exempt or a Non-GST item it can be changed here

    17Mark up %

    At this stage you can increase your profit %

    18Cost Per Unit

    This is the total cost to produce or buy one item. It helps you set prices and track profitability.

    19Profit Cost/UnitThis is how much profit you make on each item sold after subtracting its cost.
    20Total CostThis s the full amount spent to produce or purchase a set of items or complete a job.
    21Zero Cost on Job

    These ticks will be automatically on or off based on the setup if the item. When the item is promoted to a Job, its initial cost is cleared and recalculated progressively as the job is built—ensuring you have an accurate final cost at completion.

    22Zero Cost on Invoice

    As with the Cost on job, these ticks will be automatically on or off based on the setup if the item. When the item is promoted to a Job, its initial cost is cleared and recalculated progressively as the job is built—ensuring you have an accurate final cost at completion.

    23Show on Print


    24Flag for Report


    25Division

    Select a division within of a company that focuses on one area of work. 

    26Region

    Select a region the job will fall under, it can include multiple cities or towns and often has its own local government or identity.

    27Days from StartUse this field to schedule when this item should begin—set as a number of days from the job’s start date.
    28Weight Per UnitThis is determined at setup
    29Sales RepYou are able to allocate someone who promotes and sells a company’s products or services to customers. They often handle quotes, follow-ups, and customer relationships, helping drive revenue and build trust.
    30ProjectYou can Link a quote to a specific project
    31Employee AssignedRefers to the specific person responsible for completing a task or project. It helps track accountability, scheduling, and communication.
    32Lead TimeThis is the amount of time between starting a process and completing it. It usually refers to how long it takes from placing an order to receiving the goods or service.
    33Order DateThis is the day a customer places an order for goods or services.
    34Reminder Date This is the day you plan to check in after sending the quote.
    35Required DateThis is the day the customer wants the goods or service delivered
    36SupplierThis is the company that provides goods or services to another business
    37Drop Ship

    Ticking this box enables you to generate a Purchase Order on the fly—complete with all relevant details, so you don’t need to build one from scratch when drop-shipping an item.

    38RFQ (Request for Quote)

    Ticking this box allows you to generate a Request for Quote on the fly—pre-filled with all relevant details, so you don’t need to start from scratch when requesting updated pricing for an item.

    39PO Qty

    Enter the quantity here for which you want to generate a Purchase Order or Request for Quote.

    40Item Cost

    This shows the actual cost of the item

    41Item Code

    This is the suppliers item code

    42Supplier Discount

    Shows if you received a discount on this item when purchased form supplier

    43Last Updated

    This is the date the cost was last updated for this item

    44Latest Cost

     Similar to Item cost, this shows the actual cost of the item at that date

    45Internal NoteHere you can include private comment or detail added to a job, quote, or project that’s meant for your team, not the customer.

    Approve Quote to Job Screen
    • Job Details Tab

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    1Quote NumberThis is the Quote number linked
    2CustomerCustomers Name
    3DescriptionThis will be specific to the Job as an easy identifier in a list
    4Long DescriptionHere you can be more specific to the job
    5Quote DateThis is the date of the Quote 
    6Branch You can select a specific branch that this is linked to if you had these set up at the start
    7Order NumberCustomer Order Number
    8Team You can select a team if these have been setup
    9EmployeeRefers to the specific person responsible for completing a task or project. It helps track accountability, scheduling, and communication.
    10DepartmentAdd a department if this has been setup for your company 
    11Function 
    12Est Start DateDate estimated for Job to start
    13Group Activity 
    14Completion DateDate Estimated for Job to be completed
    15Delivery Date
    Date that the item is expected to be delivered to your customer
    16Create PO Drop ShipThis is to allow you to create a PO from the Job once its started.
    17Allow to Exceed Quote ValueTicking this box allows actual job costs to exceed the quoted value. This is helpful when unexpected expenses arise during production or service delivery, and you want the system to continue tracking costs without treating the quote as a strict limit. If left unticked, a new quote must be created to include any additional costs.
    18Allow to Exceed Budget QtyTicking this box allows the actual quantity used in the job to exceed the budgeted amount. This is useful when additional units are required during production or service delivery. If left unticked, you’ll need to produce a new quote to add more units.
    19Activate Report DatesThis will allow you to be able to report on this job
    20Use Build Task Defaults

    When you create a build task default, you can specify alternative warehouses or item sources. Once a quote is converted into a job, the system will apply the defaults set in your build template. This ensures that materials are drawn from the designated warehouse rather than the main warehouse, allowing for more precise inventory control—especially when working with a master warehouse setup.

    21Charge Up (SC)Charge Up (SC) means the customer is billed for actual time and materials used, including any extras beyond the initial scope. Charge Up allows you to invoice for additional costs incurred during the job.
    22Prepaid (CTC)

    Prepaid refers to the quoted amount for the job, the fixed charge agreed to by the customer. You can’t invoice beyond this amount, so any extra time, materials, or costs that exceed the quote become your internal expense, or ‘Cost to Company (CTC)

    23WarehouseAll stock will come from the Warehouse selected here 
    24Job LinkYou may find that you already have a job for this customer, and this is a sub job, to can select this job form the drop-down menu link to two or more jobs.
    25AssemblyAssembly” refers to an internal process where components or materials are prepared, combined, or staged before installation or delivery. It’s not billed separately to the customer but contributes to your overall job cost.
    26Lock EmployeeYou can lock the employee assigned to this job so it cannot be changed without your knowledge.