Invoice Crowd allows you to customize project fields to align with your business needs. With built-in fields and the ability to add custom fields, you can tailor projects to include all necessary information, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
Available Customization Options
1. Built-In Project Fields
Default fields include:
- Project Name: A unique identifier for the project.
- Description: Add context or details about the project.
- Billing Method: Specify the billing structure (e.g., fixed cost, hourly).
- Currency Settings: Define the currency for project transactions.
- Budget Information: Set cost and time budgets for the project.
- Custom Field Data: Leverage predefined or custom fields for additional data.
- Cost Tracking: Monitor project expenses and profitability.
2. Custom Fields System
You can create and manage fields specific to your business:
- Custom Text Fields: For general information or notes.
- Numeric Fields: For budgets, rates, or other numerical data.
- Date Fields: To track deadlines, milestones, or key dates.
- Dropdown Menus: To standardize options for specific fields.
- Checkboxes: For yes/no or multiple-choice selections.
How to Add Custom Fields
1. Create Custom Fields
- Navigate to Project Settings.
- Select the Custom Fields tab.
- Click on Add New Field to begin customization.
- Configure the following:
- Field Title: The name of the field.
- Field Type: Choose from text, numeric, date, dropdown, or checkbox.
- Default Value: (Optional) Set a predefined value for the field.
- Required/Optional: Define whether the field is mandatory for project creation.
2. Field Placement
Control how and where fields are displayed:
- Field Position: Choose where the field appears (top, bottom, or specific sections).
- Business Profile Association: Link fields to specific business profiles for relevance.
- Customer Visibility: Decide if the field is visible to customers.
- Display Order: Arrange fields in the desired sequence for clarity.
Managing Custom Fields
1. Field Settings
- Set Visibility: Control whether fields are internal or customer-facing.
- Define Validation Rules: Ensure data integrity by setting format or range constraints.
- Configure Defaults: Predefine values to save time during project creation.
- Set Permissions: Limit who can view or edit specific fields.
2. Data Organization
- Group Related Fields: Combine fields into logical categories for easy navigation.
- Set Display Order: Arrange fields in an intuitive order for better usability.
- Manage Dependencies: Link fields to display conditionally based on other inputs.
- Control Access: Restrict editing or viewing rights based on user roles.