Suppliers Edit View

Overview

Suppliers are the people or organisations that provide goods or services to your organisation. They are also sometimes referred to as Creditors.

Organisations can have an unlimited number of supplier records.

Edit View refers to the interface from which new supplier records are created, or existing records are edited.

Navigation

Main Menu > Suppliers > Suppliers

Buttons Explained

Button Description
ArrowsNavigates between supplier records.
NewOpens an interface to create a new supplier record.
DeleteDeletes the record.
SaveSaves any changes.
Menu > View ChangelogDisplays a list of changes.
CloseCloses the Edit Supplier popup.

Header Explained

Field Description
CompanyEnter the supplier's trade name.
ActiveCheckbox. If checked the supplier is active.
CategoryA dropdown list of Supplier Categories to select one.
VAT No.Enter the supplier's VAT Registration number.
TelephoneEnter the supplier's phone number.
Postal AddressEnter the supplier's postal address.
Street AddressEnter the supplier's street address.

Contacts (tab) Explained

Info

The Contacts tab only displays information. The details can be edited by double-clicking an entry.

Tab Description
Add Contact (button)Opens a popup form with three tabs (Detail, User Fields, Notes) to create a new contact.
Field Chooser (*)Lets you add or remove columns.
IDThe system-generated number for the contact.
NameThe full name of the contact.
PositionThe contact's position.
TelThe contact's phone number.
MobileThe contact's mobile phone number.
EmailThe contact's email address number.
Menu (...)A submenu that can also be accessed by right-clicking an entry, with the following options:
  • Edit
  • Delete

Accounting (tab) Explained

Field Description
ContactA dropdown list of contact people added on the Contacts tab to select the person to contact for accounts.
Reg. No.The organisation's registration number or individual's identity number.
Account No.An account number which can also be generated by clicking the three ellipses on the right.
Vendor No.Enter a vendor number.
Credit TermsA dropdown list of Credit Terms to select one.
Credit limitThe credit limit received from the supplier.
VAT TypeA dropdown list of VAT Types to select one.
VAT No.Enter the supplier's VAT Registration number.
CurrencyA dropdown list of all the allowed currencies to select one.
BankEnter the name of the supplier's bank.
Branch NoEnter the bank's branch number.
Account NoEnter the supplier's bank account number.
SWIFT CodeEnter the bank's SWIFT code.
Supplier Payments Discount (%)Enter any settlement or override discount (e.g. 2% if paid on 30 days).
Warning (Displays in Supplier Transactions)
  • Enter a warning that appears on supplier transactions.
  • This warning is for staff who capture or fulfil the orders and not meant for the supplier.

Attachments (tab) Explained

Info

The Attachments tab only displays information. The details can be edited by double-clicking an entry.

Tab Description
Add Attachment (button)Opens a popup from which a URL can be inserted, or a file can be chosen to add as an attachment.
Field Chooser (*)Lets you add or remove columns.
StatusDisplays the status of the attachment which can be Pending, Active or Expired.
DescriptionThe attachment's description.
TypeThe type of attachment. The available types are:
  • Agreement
  • Artwork
  • Contract
  • Finance
  • Image (.jpg, .png)
  • Notice
  • Other
  • Quotation
  • Specification
  • Signature
ExpiresThe expiry date selected for the attachment.
IssuedThe issued date selected for the attachment.
ReminderThe reminder date selected for the attachment.
DateThe date on which the attachment was created.
UserThe user who created the attachment.
Menu (...)A submenu that can also be accessed by right-clicking an entry with the following options:
  • Edit
  • Delete

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