Creating a Quote
Job Costing Module >Activity > Quotation
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Open or Create a Quote
- Navigate to the Quotes section.
- Click "Add" or open an existing one.
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Locate the Customer Field
- Look for a field labeled Customer, Account, or Contact.
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Save the Quote
- Click Save to lock in the selected customer.
Tips
- If the customer isn’t listed, you may need to create a new customer record first.
- Ensure you select the correct type (Account vs Contact) depending on your system’s setup.
Quote Detail Tab
| Quote | Automatically generated |
| Customer |
Choose the appropriate Account (company) or Contact (individual) from the list
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| Customer Name | Auto populates as customer is selected |
| Sales Rep | Select a sales rep for this customer |
| Quote Date | Usually todays date |
| Valid Until Date |
Select the date until which the quote is valid. |
| Delivery Date |
The date when the goods or services are expected to be delivered to the customer
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| Quote Status |
Automatically updates as the quote progresses through the approval process.
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| Description |
A free-text field used to clearly identify the quote.
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| Reference |
A customer-provided identifier used to track or link the quote.
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| Order Number |
A customer-provided number used to identify and track the order
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| Currency View |
Displays the system’s default currency, with the option to switch between currencies if multi-currency is enabled
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Exchange Rate
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The rate used to convert amounts from one currency to another.
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Comments
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A free-text field used to add notes or additional information about the quote.
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Address Tab
