Order Entry Main Screen

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Every order has this main setup dialog where you enter general information. Selecting the appropriate button on the main dialog takes you to other dialogs to enter additional order information.

 TIP - Using TAB or the arrow keys is often faster than using the mouse in order entry. See Keyboard Commands for more information.

Completing an Order

When you finish entering an order, check it out rapidly by viewing the Statistics screen. If you have missed something, it should be apparent by checking the order totals and other information.

Once you are satisfied that the order is entered properly, exit the order entry screen and then print the order from the create/edit orders dialog. It is a good idea to look over the order listing and confirm that it is right. If not, change the order and print it again. Now that the order is checked and ready to go, store a copy of the order in an order book as a reference for you and other traffic users. Keeping a book of orders is a handy resource for everyone. If you change an order, re-print the order and store it as well as the original.

The order is automatically placed into the queue for scheduling unless approval is required or there is a Credit Policy problem. If approval is necessary, scheduling will only take place after the order has been approved by station personnel.

Editing Existing Orders

• When editing an order, you cannot change the Order Type or any of the other order items that are based on the order type. For example, if the order was not created as a Package Order Type, the Package Billing button will be disabled.
• To edit an existing order, go to the dialogs where you want to make changes, Save your records and exit the order. The changes will be placed into the scheduling queue just like a new order unless prior approval is required.
• When a spot pattern is changed, VT removes all spots from existing logs and the bump list except for spots on official logs. The spot pattern is then re-scheduled with new spots. The old spots are not recycled. This means that the original spot ID numbers are deleted and a new group is created.
• If you cancel a spot pattern, VT will remove all spots past the cancellation date except for spots on official logs. These spots remain in the system and may be manually removed if desired.
• If you delete a spot pattern or the entire order, VT will warn you that spots are about to be removed if present. This includes spots from official logs. If you choose to continue, all spots will be removed.