Knowledge Base

There are basically three types of "Freetype Lines". The following will try to explain each type and its usage:

1. Regular Freetype Line

This type is when "F" is used at any place within the Sales Order to record general

information. It will print on the order/invoice/backorder. Whether or not it goes to

invoice history is determined by your selection in the SSI flags. Enter “.SSIP” at

the Menu. Select Table 3, answer accordingly to the flag “Post freetype lines to

history (0=N, 1=Y).

2. Purchase Order Freetype Line

This type was designed to accommodate the need for a larger customer purchase

order number. The purchase order field within the Sales Order Header only allows

for a 10 digit number which sometimes is not enough, therefore by putting a

"F"reetype line as the first line of the Sales Order and starting the information with

PO#, any numbers or characters following will be considered the substitute

purchase order number to the one in the header. It is this purchase order number

that you will see displayed within history inquiries. This freetype line will print on

the order/invoice and will be maintained on a backorder until the entire invoice has

been completely verified and posted through. It will only appear in history within

the purchase order number field and not as a line of the invoice. Although this was

designed for the purpose of the larger purchase order number, you may utilize it for

other information but you must still keep the rule of starting the line with PO# for it

to work.

This type was designed to ensure that valuable information be maintained with a

backorder. You must enter this line immediately after the sales order line

containing the item that is on backorder. The system will assume that the two lines

are connected. When the rest of the invoice is verified and posted for the day, the

remaining backordered items will still have their "connected" freetype lines with

them