Job Card: Additional Info |
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Job Card Additional Info.
Navigate to: Open any Job Card → click the Additional Info tab.
This tab captures extra job details, tracking information, payments, timelines, and customizable fields to support reporting, history, and workflow.
Job Card Additional Fields Explained |
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Type |
Type A dropdown showing the current status/progress of the job (e.g., "In Progress", "Awaiting Parts", "Ready for Collection"). •Update it as the job advances. •To customize the list of options: Click the green plus (+) icon next to the field → edit/add/remove status descriptions to match your workshop processes.
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Comeback of Job No. |
Comeback of Job No. — If this is a comeback/rework job, enter (or link) the original Job Card number that required redo or correction. Helps track recurring issues and warranty/rework costs.
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Counter Reading |
Counter Reading Records meter/usage readings (e.g., vehicle odometer km/miles, photocopier copy count, machine hours, etc.). •If Workshop Options > Last Service Reading is enabled, then the Counter Reading will be transferred to the equipment's Last Service Reading.
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Purchase Order |
Purchase Order Displays the PO number if one was auto-created from this job card (Jobcard Menu > Extra > Create Purchase Order). The Job Card number also appears on the linked Purchase Order for easy cross-referencing.
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Deposit Amount |
Deposit Amount Tracks any customer deposit paid toward the job. •To modify the deposit amount, click the lock icon next to the amount field (requires security permission – set in Security Setup). •Best practice: Use the "Receive Payment Module"; to record the payment. The checkbox will then automatically be checked and the amount added to the deposit field. •View all deposited jobs (with checkbox ticked) in the Job Card Lookup form.
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Time |
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Start Date Date Completed |
Start Date — Click the Now button when work begins (auto-fills current date/time). Date Completed — Click the Now button when the job is finished. → The system calculates duration and displays it in Job Card Lookup under the Time2Complete column for quick reporting.
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Custom Fields |
Custom Fields Five flexible fields for your specific needs: •3 Text fields (free-form entry) •2 Boolean fields (Yes/No checkboxes)
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