How to create unique sequential alternate part #’s for inventory items
You can create a series of incremental unique alternate part numbers, starting with X00001 and incrementing by 1 (X00002, X00003, and so on) when you manually add an inventory item or create inventory items using the Data Viewer inventory upload feature. All alternate IDs will start with X and increment by one each time. […]
How to view supplier warehouse SOH
You can access stock on hand information your designated warehouse | distribution center in Paladin when ordering (PO module) or for an individual item (PO, Inventory and Invoice/Quote modules). This feature is available for these EDI suppliers: Ace, True Value, Do It Best, Orgill This article contains these two procedures: How to sort your purchase […]
How to set up an additional fee for an inventory item
To automatically collect an additional set fee when you sell an item, such as recycle fee or a battery core charge deposit, follow these steps: If you haven’t already done so, turn on the core charge feature: On the File menu, click setup and then go to the Invoice (Store) Select the Use Alternate Core […]
EDI: Smith Drug: How to send and receive files
How to send a purchase order Open Paladin Point of Sale. On the top ribbon, click the PO module. In the Supplier list, select Smith Drug. Create a purchase order. On the bottom ribbon, click Confirm PO or press F8. On the bottom ribbon, click Buy or press F1. In the PO Number window, in the PO Number box, enter the purchase order number, and […]
How to reconcile the Inventory Valuation Summary Report with your General Ledger Summary
Both the Inventory Valuation Summary Report (in the Reports module) and the General Ledger (GL) Summary (manually created in the Paladin Data Viewer) can be used to calculate day-to-day changes in your store’s inventory value. If you notice a discrepancy between these calculations, this article will provide you with some reasons for why this can […]
User’s Guide: Serialization: Managing products with serial numbers
What is product serialization? Product serialization is the process of assigning unique IDs or “serial numbers” to individual items in a product line. Serial numbers are typically used for high-value products, such as power equipment, chainsaws, power tools, and appliances. Common uses for serial numbers Serial numbers are useful for many reasons, including: Managing warranty […]
Ace Hardware Features & Updates
Chief Experience Officer Charles Owen walks you through the highlights of our latest release, in addition to updates on our integration with Deputy, Ace gift cards, and many other upcoming enhancements.
How to set up the type 2 UPC barcode feature for items sold by weight
Open Paladin Point of Sale. On the File menu, click Setup. Click the Company In the Type 2 UPC pane, select the Enable Type-2 UPC Note: Your scale must support type 2 UPC barcodes. Click Save, and close the Paladin Configuration window. Determine the part number for each product that will be sold by weight […]
How to prevent invoice-wide discounts from applying to Net items
In the Invoice/Quote module, percentage discounts can be manually applied to invoice items when you click Discount Item on the bottom ribbon or press F4. To prevent these manual discounts on items that have the Net checkbox selected, follow these steps: On the File menu, click Setup. In the Paladin Configuration window, click the Company tab. In the Inventory pane, select the Exclude Net items from Invoice-wide […]
How to set a reference margin on a non-inventory item so the Profit Analyst will calculate the profit
The Profit Analyst uses the reference margin on non-inventory (dump SKU) items to calculate the profit for these items. Click the Inventory module. Search for and display the non-inventory item. Click the Pricing tab. In the ItemCost pane, in the Avg Cost box, enter 0.00. In the Pricing pane, in row 1, set the Ref value to the reference margin value. Do not include the percentage […]
How to view item inventory costs and prices by MBF, MSF, or ton
You can view item costs in thousand board feet (MBF), thousand square feet and tons in your inventory and on purchase orders by setting the Cost By: value on the inventory item. When you use this feature, you have the additional option to show prices in these units on invoices and quotes. This is especially […]
EDI: SynTech FuelMaster: How to send and receive files
The Syntech FuelMaster invoice file must be accessible from the Paladin Point of Sale terminal where you perform EDI processing, and you must know the file location. As each invoice is processed, status messages will appear. When the EDI processing is completed, you can view the progress notes and associated reports. Click the Inventory module or press […]
How to create a SynTech FuelMaster inventory item
To manage Syntech FuelMaster quantities in Paladin Point of Sale, first select an existing department for Syntech FuelMaster items or create a new one. Then, create an inventory item for each Syntech FuelMaster inventory item, assign it to this department, and then set the part number or alternate part number to match the Syntech FuelMaster […]
How to create a sale sign in the Inventory module
Note: To view samples of sign styles and sign sizes, go to the LTSR catalog. On the top ribbon, click the Inventory module. Enter or scan the barcode of the part number for the sale sign that you want. Click the General tab. In the Item Information pane, click Print Sign. In the Sale Sign Export window, enter the Start Date and the End Date for […]
EDI: How to process an EDI supplier shipment with the RF Inbound Receiving feature
Note: set up this feature, refer to this KBA: EDI: How to set up RF Inbound Receiving for EDI suppliers With the Inbound Receiving feature, you scan newly-received items from EDI suppliers and enter the received quantities on your RF unit. Then, in Paladin Point of Sale, you can quickly reconcile the physically-received quantities with the […]
