The Linked Job tab displays any quotes or other jobs that are linked to the currently open job. A quote is also linked to a job if it has been created from the job.
A job is linked to another job by entering the linked job number into the Ex.Job# field in the header.
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If this field shows Ex.Quote#, go to Tools > Options > Job and untick Show Quote# instead of Ex Job#.
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The fields in this tab are explained below.
Field |
Explanation |
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Ref# |
Displays the linked job number. If the job was created from a quote, the link line in the quote will actually display the current job number.
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Status |
Displays the status of the job – not the quote status. |
Date Due/Req. |
The date the job is due or required by. |
Item |
The Item on the job. |
Customer |
The customer on the job. |
Linked Job |
The linked job number. If this is the linked quote line, the current Job# is displayed. |
Linked Quote |
Quote number if this job was created from a quote.
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Right clicking in the Linked Job field displays some additional options, including:
Field |
Explanation |
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View Job |
If this job has a linked job, view the job from here. |
View Quote# |
If this job has a linked quote, view the quote from here. |
Link Job to Quote |
A job can be linked to a quote. Once this option is selected, another screen will appear, which is where to enter the related quote number.
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Link Job to Job |
A job can be linked to a job. Once this option is selected, another screen will appear, which is where to enter the related job number.
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The fields below these are all self explanatory.
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