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Sales Orders: FAQs

Common questions about managing Sales Orders in Factory

Updated over a week ago

Q: Who can access the Sales Orders page?

A: Access is available to users with the following roles:

  • Administrator

  • Power User

  • Standard User

  • Standard User No Invoicing

  • Standard User No Pricing


Q: How can Archived Sales Orders or Cancelled/Archived Quotes be accessed?

A: Follow these steps:

  1. Click the filter icon

  2. Under the Where field, select Status

  3. Under the is field, select Archived

  4. Click Apply.


Q: Why are Views created by colleagues not visible on the Sales Orders page?

A: A maximum of 100 rows (combined Quotes and Sales Orders) can be displayed per page.


Q: How many Quotes or Sales Orders can be displayed on the Sales Orders page?

A: Maximum of 100 rows per page can be display that means 100 Quotes and Sales Orders.


Q: Why is the option to add a Custom Column not available?

A: Only users with Administrator access can add Custom Columns. Access level can be checked by selecting the avatar icon; the role will appear below the user name.


Q: Can a Quote or Sales Order be deleted?

A: Deletion is not supported. Quotes or Sales Orders can be archived or reused by changing the assigned Customer.


Q: Can the numbering order of Quotes or Sales Orders be changed?

A: Yes. To update the starting number, contact support at support@factory.app or message the team via the in-app Messenger.


Q: Will a duplicated Quote or Sales Order keep the same number?

A: No. A new, unique number will be automatically assigned to each duplicated Quote or Sales Order.


Q: Can additional fields or custom information be added to PDF documents (e.g. Quote, Proforma Invoice, Invoice, Partial Invoice, Work Order or Deliver Docket)?

A: Yes. Document layouts can be customised via Settings > Document templates. Administrator access is required.


Q: Why does the Preview/Print option not respond when selected?

A: This may be due to browser pop-up settings. To resolve:

  1. Click the browser's pop-up blocker icon

  2. Select Always allow pop-ups and redirects from [Factory URL]

  3. Click Done.

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