How do I set a workshop job status automatically when I order parts?

Summary

The following article explains how you can set a workshop job status automatically when you backorder parts.

More Information

When you are in a workshop job and need to backorder parts for it, you can have Platinum automatically set a status for it so you can easily see from the diary screen, the status of any jobs.

Configuration

Go to " Workshop Maintenance Options Parameters General Job Parameters (1)".

• Cursor down to the "Items Pending Status" and enter in your code for 'Parts Ordered' or press <Ctrl-F1> to search for it.
• If a status doesn't exist then create one.
• Once entered, click <Exit> to come out of the parameters.

In Use

• Now you have set the parameter, whenever you backorder parts in the workshop, the status will automatically change.

See Also

• How do I Order Parts for a Workshop Job?
• How do I Add/Edit a Job Status?
• How do I Set a Job Status Automatically when I Book Out Parts?

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Keywords AND Misspellings

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