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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
The following article outlines how to search for a customer when you don't know their code.
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The following article outlines how to search for a customer record.
  
 
== More Information ==
 
== More Information ==
From any customer code field in Platinum you can press {{KeyPress|C-F1}} to launch a search window. All you then need to do is type in part of the name you wish to search on for (e.g. {{DataValue|Bloggs}} for Mr Joe '''Bloggs''') in the search on box.
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From any customer code field in Platinum you can press {{KeyPress|C-F1}} to launch a search window.  
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* Enter part of their name to search on (e.g. {{DataValue|Bloggs}} for Mr Joe '''Bloggs''') in the {{DataPrompt|Search on}} field.
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* Press {{KeyPress|Enter}} or click {{button|Search}}.
  
 
You will then be shown a list of customers with '''Bloggs''' in the name.
 
You will then be shown a list of customers with '''Bloggs''' in the name.
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{{Tip|text=If only one possible match is found the system will automatically select it. If this is not the correct customer, press {{KeyPress|C-F1}} again, enter their surname and click {{Button|Add}} to start creating a new record.}}
  
 
=== Adding a new customer ===
 
=== Adding a new customer ===
If the customer you are searching for is not in the list click {{button|Add}} and follow [[this]] article to create a customer record.
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If the customer you are searching for is not in the list click {{button|Add}} and follow [[Creating a new customer or supplier]].
 
 
See [[Do I have to remember all these customer and supplier codes?|Finding customers]].
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[What's the difference between search and filter?]]
 
* [[What's the difference between search and filter?]]
 
* [[Search exclusions]]
 
* [[Search exclusions]]
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* [[Do I have to remember all these customer and supplier codes?]]
 
* [[Creating a new customer or supplier]]
 
* [[Creating a new customer or supplier]]
 
* [[How do I view customer or supplier transaction history?]]
 
* [[How do I view customer or supplier transaction history?]]

Revision as of 11:49, 17 May 2021

Summary

The following article outlines how to search for a customer record.

More Information

From any customer code field in Platinum you can press <Ctrl+F1> to launch a search window.

  • Enter part of their name to search on (e.g. 'Bloggs' for Mr Joe Bloggs) in the "Search on" field.
  • Press <Enter> or click [Search].

You will then be shown a list of customers with Bloggs in the name.

If only one possible match is found the system will automatically select it. If this is not the correct customer, press <Ctrl+F1> again, enter their surname and click [Add] to start creating a new record.

Adding a new customer

If the customer you are searching for is not in the list click [Add] and follow Creating a new customer or supplier.

See also


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