Converting Estimates to Invoices

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Once an Estimate has been accepted, it can be converted to an  Invoice.  This process should be done prior to working on the  service unit, because it enables the operator to print a detailed  Technician's Worksheet.

 

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To begin the process, select the General tab on the  Workorder Development menu.  Once the information window is displayed, select the Convert button.  The system will first display any parts listed on  the workorder.  To transfer parts, highlight the desired item, and  press the Enter key, or double click the left mouse button.  The status, which is displayed on the left column of the list, will change from E to I.  All items marked I will be added to the invoice.  When all parts have been marked, select the OK button, and the work will  be processed.  At this time, all parts will be physically removed  from inventory stock, and the totals adjusted.

 

The system will then display labor.  Using the same highlight plus  Enter / Double Click process, marking each labor description to be converted.  Selecting  the OK button key will begin the processing.

 

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EMS-0038Note the S ( Status ) field after the entry has been clicked !

 

When parts and labor are specified on the estimate, they would  normally be converted.  In some cases, an exact labor description  will be put on the workorder, with an Estimate price that includes  parts, although they were not specified.  When the conversion takes  place, however, the system will use the actual labor price that was  saved when the entry was placed on the workorder originally.

 

When diagnostic statements are used on an estimate, they should probably not be converted.

 

So you forgot to convert some items !

If you go through the process of conversion and skip some items, or  accidently press the OK button before marking the items to be  transferred, you can still move the other entries.  Simply return to the Header screen, and select the Convert button again.  Only those items not already transferred will be displayed.  Process them just like you did the items on the first round.  You can do this routine repeatedly if you are moving items from Estimate to Invoice status in stages ( ie. a restoration project ).