You can add subcontract line items to a
purchase order automatically from a load. This makes creating subcontract orders, for
example, for subfabrication, surface treatment, and freight much easier and removes the need
for duplication.
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In the Loads dialog, select a load.
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Click Load
Properties.
The Load
Properties dialog opens.
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Click Add to Purchase
Order.
The Select Purchase Order dialog opens.
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Select a purchase order and
click OK.
You can also create a new
purchase order.
The Add to Subcontract Purchase Order
Options dialog opens.

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Define the properties.
One Summary
Line: When selected, adds a single line displayed on the
purchase order that represents the entire load
Description: Type any additional information. It will be populated on the purchase
order line.
One line for each
assembly: When selected, imports a multiline entry on the
purchase order that includes complete assembly information from the load
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Click OK.
The subcontract items are
included in the selected purchase order.
For information on receiving
subcontract items, see Receive subcontract items.