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Payment methods can be used with or without the invoicing module. If used with the invoicing module you can specify alternate invoice footer text for the projects.  To edit an existing method simply click on the name of the method.  To add a new method click the 'Enter New Method' button. The Payment Methods are located under the admin menu.
''Location in standard build:'' '''''Administration > [[Drop-Down Lists]] > Payment Methods'''''
 
  
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On the edit screen you can specify;
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* Name of the method (used with or without the invoicing module)
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* Default alternate footer text added to the invoice for this method
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* Override an individual project to use a different footer for this method.
  
''Also:'' '''''Accounts > Set Up > General Accounts Set Up > Payment Methods'''''
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'''Payment Method Name''' - Description of method (Cash, Direct Debit, Standing Order etc.).
  
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'''Active?''' - When set to 'Yes' this method can be used.
  
The list of Payment Methods is used for the Payment Method field on org/people Details screens.
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'''Payment Method Default Text''' - This is the footer text that will be displayed on the bottom of an invoice (replaces the [[Invoice Layouts]] footer text).
  
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'''Alternate Messages for Projects''' - Per project you can specify to override the above Payment Method Default Text.
  
==Setting up Payment Methods==
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To submit the changes click the 'Save Details' button.
 
 
Click on the menu item to see the Payment Methods set up on the system, if there are any. Click on "Enter New Method" to create one (or click an existing one to edit it).
 

Latest revision as of 14:29, 3 September 2024

Payment methods can be used with or without the invoicing module. If used with the invoicing module you can specify alternate invoice footer text for the projects. To edit an existing method simply click on the name of the method. To add a new method click the 'Enter New Method' button. The Payment Methods are located under the admin menu.

"a screenshot of the payment methods list."

On the edit screen you can specify;

  • Name of the method (used with or without the invoicing module)
  • Default alternate footer text added to the invoice for this method
  • Override an individual project to use a different footer for this method.

"a screenshot of the payment method entry page."

Payment Method Name - Description of method (Cash, Direct Debit, Standing Order etc.).

Active? - When set to 'Yes' this method can be used.

Payment Method Default Text - This is the footer text that will be displayed on the bottom of an invoice (replaces the Invoice Layouts footer text).

Alternate Messages for Projects - Per project you can specify to override the above Payment Method Default Text.

To submit the changes click the 'Save Details' button.