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Module Customization for POCOs

    Module customization enables you to set defaults and set up workflow routing, where applicable, for the POCOs business processes. There are two types of defaults:

    • Client level defaults are set in MaintenanceData MaintenanceModule Customization.
    • Project level defaults are set by selecting the Customize button within the Module.

    Available customization choices at the Project level are similar to the Client level, with a few exceptions.

    Client and Project Tabs

    General

    Establish the numbering format for your POCOs.

    Attributes

    Establish defaults for POCO attributes as described in the following table.

    Only users with Change or better permission to the Module Customization module can change the Masking and Labeling settings.

    AttributeDescription
    Approval LockLocks the document such that it cannot be edited by users unless they have Approve or Administrator permission to the current module.

    Award Date

    Defines a default value for the date on which the POCO was awarded.

    Example: Current Date - 1

    Bid is per Plans/Specs

    Defines whether this checkbox is to be selected or deselected by default, indicating whether the Bid is in compliance with the plans and/or specifications.

    Category

    Defines a default value for the category of the POCO.

    Example: Approved

    Contact (Company) The contact at the company to which the POCO is addressed.

    Cost Status

    Defines a default value for the Cost Status of the POCO.

    Example: Pending Approval

    You cannot remove a Cost Status while it is assigned as a default value.

    Delivery Requirements

    Defines a default vale for the time and location of the delivery.

    Description

    Defines a default text for the description of the POCO.

    Display Cost Item Actual AmountsSelect the Default Value checkbox to display the Actual amount of the cost item. This amount is read only, and displays in the Edit view and on the Items tab. Note: This field defaults to “Hide”.

    Display Full Text in Log Fields

    Displays the full text of the Description on the log.

    If you select this attribute, 255 character text fields will display the full text, with text wrapping as required. If you do not select this attribute, 255 character text fields will display only the first 47 characters, followed by ellipses (...). and the full text will display as a tool tip when the mouse hovers over the field.

    Document Template

    Defines a default template for the POCO.

    Drafted Date

    Defines a default date to indicate the date on which a draft of the POCO was created.

    Example: Current Date - 2

    Escalation Included Indicates that material price escalation is covered by the POCO commitment.

    Executed Date

    Defines a default date to indicate on which the POCO was executed.

    Expected Date

    Defines a default date to indicate when the POCO is expected to be approved and returned.

    Expiration Date

    Defines a default date to indicate when the POCO is set to expire.

    F.O.B. Point

    Defines a default "location" of where the product/materials are located.

    Example: Factory

    FOB means Freight on Board

    Invoice Requirements

    Defines a default value for the instructions related to submitting an invoice for the items purchased on this POCO.

    Invoice to Address 1

    Defines a default street name as part of the billing address.

    Invoice to Address 2

    Defines an additional address item as part of the billing address.

    Invoice to City

    Defines a default for the City as part of the billing address.

    Invoice to ZIP

    Defines a default for the Zip Code as part of the billing address.

    Invoice to State

    Defines a default for the State as part of the billing address.

    Locked

    Defines whether this checkbox is to be selected or deselected by default, indicating whether or not the POCO is to be locked for Approval, such that it cannot be edited by users unless they have Approve or Administrator permission to the current module.

    No.Establishes the numbering system for the POCO.

    Notes

    Defines a default text for the Notes section displayed on the POCO.

    Notes (after line items)

    Defines a default test for notes that are to display before the POCO line items.

    Notes (before line items)

    Defines a default test for notes that are to display after the POCO line items.

    Other Charges Budget Code

    Defines a default budget code for the Other Charges applied to the POCO.

    Example:

    Other Charges Description

    Defines a default description for the Other Charges that are to be applied to the POCO.

    Other Charges Total

    Defines a default total dollar amount for the Other Charges to be applied to the POCO.

    POCO For

    Defines what the POCO is for.

    Example: Equipment

    POCO No. This number combines the parent document (PO) number and the document (Changer Order) number. Format: Parent Doc No - Doc No)
    Previous Delivery DateThe previous date on which the POCO was delivered.

    Primary Budget Code

    Defines a default value for the Primary Budget Code associated with the POCO.

    Requisition By

    Defines a default contact for the individual who is requesting that the POCO be processed, often in conjunction with submitting the POCO to a purchasing department.

    Requisition Date

    Defines a default date to indicate the date on which the requisition was made.

    Returned Date

    Defines a default value for the date on which the POCO was returned.

    Example: Current Date - 1

    Revised Delivery DateThe revised date of delivery of the PO.

    Sales Tax Included

    Defines whether this checkbox is to be selected or deselected by default, indicating whether the POCO includes Sales Tax.

    Schedule Change (days)The number of days changed on the schedule.

    Send Via

    Defines a default value for the delivery method of the POCO.

    Example: Courier

    Send Wizard SubjectDefines the default value of the Send Wizard Subject when sending a single document. This attribute can be set at the client level or at the project level.

    Module-specific tokens are provided for data such as the document number, subject, status, etc. For example, to have the Send Wizard subject for an RFI default to the RFI number, status and project like this:

    RFI 00052 is Pending for Project 08-1325 - Medical Center Expansion

    You would enter the following:

    [DocTypeAbbv] [DocNo] is [RFIStatus] for Project [ProjectNum] - [Project Name]

    The Custom Send Wizard Subject will not be used when sending from a multi edit page where you have selected more than one document. When sending multiple documents, the current Constructware default value will be used.

    Sent Date

    Defines a default value for the date on which the POCO was sent.

    Ship To Address 1

    Defines a default street name as part of the shipping address.

    Ship To Address 2

    Defines an additional address item as part of the shipping address.

    Ship To City

    Defines a default City name as part of the shipping address.

    Ship To State

    Defines a default State name as part of the shipping address.

    Ship To Zip

    Defines a default Zip Code as part of the shipping address.

    Signed By

    Defines a default contact to indicate who signed for the POCO.

    State

    Defines a default for the state of the POCO.

    Example: Active.

    Status Notes

    Defines a default text for the Status Notes of the POCO.

    Tax Budget Code

    Defines a default budget code for the tax applied to the POCO.

    Tax Rate

    Defines a default tax rate to be applied to the POCO.

    Terms of Payment

    Defines a default value for the terms to which this POCO must be paid.

    Example: 30 days net

    Unloading Included

    Defines whether this checkbox is to be selected or deselected by default, indicating whether the POCO includes Sales Tax whether unloading is included in the amount of the POCO.

    View Options

    Establish whether to display Standard Options (such as, Comments, Distribution and Linked Documents) as well as Header Options (such as, Fax and Phone numbers) on the printed POCO. Also, you can establish to display the Name, Title and Date of the To and From contacts underneath the Signature line. In addition, if your company is using custom fields, you can set the View Options to View All or Hide All custom fields.

    Routing

    Establish routes for the approval process of the POCO. See Defining a Route and Routing Documents for more information.

    Masking

    Allows you to hide or make certain attributes read only.

    Labels

    Allows you to re-label a standard Constructware attribute to meet your business terminology.

    Additional Project Level Tabs

    • Data Exchange