Contacts Edit View

QuickEasy BOS allows users to create an address book of all their StaffCustomersSuppliers, and other contacts. This address book is named Contacts. 

There are several List Views which display a list of Contacts with key information. Edit View allows users to add or edit the information (if they have the required authority).

When you access contacts from a context menu (right-click) it is opened with limited functionality. 

Navigation: Main Menu > Setup > Contacts

This interface is used to create contacts.


Buttons Explained

Contacts Edit Interface
ButtonDescription
Navigational Arrows Navigates to the next or previous entry.
RecentA dropdown list of recently viewed records for quick access to those records.
The button is supressed if there are no recent items.
EditAllows Users to edit the entry.
NewCreates a new Person or Entity.
Select Person for an employee.
Select Entity if the contact will be a Customer or Supplier.
SaveSaves any changes.
ActionsRefresh Lookups: Updates the lookup lists.
Delete Contact: Allows users to delete the current Contact.
MenuView/Edit Notes & Attachments
View/Edit Image Profile (Person contacts only)
Settings
 – User Access
Edit Statuses (Customers)
Edit Statuses (Suppliers)
Edit Attributes
Edit Billing Methods
– Edit Accounting (VAT TypesCurrenciesCredit TermsAccounts
Edit Groups
Edit Positions
– Edit Address Lookup Lists
Layout

Header Explained: Persons

Contacts Persons Header
FieldDescription
NameFields to enter the contact’s Title and Legal Name.
ForenamesThe First Name of the person.
SurnameThe person’s Surname
Known AsA field to enter the contact’s Trade or Nickname.
ID No.A field to enter a government-issued number that identifies the person (e.g. Identity or Social Security Number).
GroupsThe Groups selected for the contact.
TelA field to enter the contact’s Telephone Number.
For the call or message features to work on the mobile app, the number must be in the international format (e.g. +00 82 123 1234).
MobileA field to enter the contact’s Mobile Number.
For the call or message features to work on the mobile app, the number must be in the international format (e.g. +00 82 123 1234).
Messaging NumberA field to enter the contact’s Messaging Number (e.g. WhatsApp or Line). The name of the default app is a General Setting.
For the call or message features to work on the mobile app, the number must be in the international format (e.g. +00 82 123 1234).
EmailA field to enter the contact’s Email Address.
WebsiteA field to enter the contact’s Website URL.
Postal AddressThe contact’s Postal Address filled in from the Addresses (tab).
Physical AddressThe contact’s Physical Address filled in from the Addresses (tab).

Header Explained: Entities

Contacts Entities Header
FieldDescription
NameFields to enter the contact’s Title and Legal Name.
Known AsA field to enter the contact’s Trade or Nickname.
Reg No.A field to enter the organisation’s Registration Number.
GroupsA lookup list to add custom-created Group Names to the contact.
TelA field to enter the contact’s Telephone Number.
For the call or message features to work on the mobile app, the number must be in the international format (e.g. +00 82 123 1234).
MobileA field to enter the contact’s Mobile Number.
For the call or message features to work on the mobile app, the number must be in the international format (e.g. +00 82 123 1234). 
Messaging NumberA field to enter the contact’s Messaging Number (e.g. WhatsApp or Line). The name of the default app is a General Setting.
For the call or message features to work on the mobile app, the number must be in the international format (e.g. +00 82 123 1234).
EmailA field to enter the contact’s Email Address.
WebsiteA field to enter the contact’s Website URL.
Postal AddressThe contact’s Postal Address filled in from the Addresses (tab).
Street AddressThe contact’s Street Address filled in from the Addresses (tab).

Tab Explained: Attributes

Contacts Attributes Tab
FieldDescription
Group (button) next to AddAllows users to add a Group/Attribute from a predefined list.
Once added, the group is listed on the left.
Clicking the group displays the fields on the right for users to fill in the relevant details.
Some groups can be added multiple times (e.g. the Language group can be added for each language the person speaks). 

Groups for Persons

Staff: Designates the contact as a rep, or resource for projects and timekeeping.
Bank: Fields to fill in the person’s bank details.
Next of Kin: Fields to fill in the person’s emergency contact details.
Language: Fields to fill in the person’s language and proficiency.
Employment: Fields to fill in past and current employment details.
Credentials: Fields to fill in educational qualifications, skills, or professional memberships.
Job Application: Fields to fill in details of job applicants (e.g. notice period, availability).
Reference: Fields to fill in references.
Medical: Fields to fill in medical details.
Payroll: Fields to fill in details for payroll forms (e.g. tax number, start date, pay rate). 

Groups for Entities

Customers: Adds the contact to the list of Customers and provides fields for settings and information (e.g. credit terms, contacts).
Suppliers: Adds the contact to the list of Suppliers and provides fields for settings and information (e.g. credit terms, contacts).
Currency and VAT: The currency and VAT Settings for the customer and/or supplier.
Bank: Adds fields for Bank Details that will apply to customers and/or suppliers.
Attributes (button) next to AddAllows users to add Custom Attributes that were previously created into an Attributes Group.
Attachment (button)Creates an attachment with the name of the selected Attributes group.
Groups Section
Field Chooser (*)Allows users to add or remove columns.
IDThe system-generated number for the group.
Order IDThe system-generated number for the group’s order.
DescriptionThe group’s description.
Date CreatedThe date on which the group was added.
Date UpdatedThe date on which the group’s entries were updated.
Updated ByThe user who updated the group.
WidgetA submenu, which can also be accessed by right clicking the entry, with the following functions:
– Move Up Ctrl+U
– Move Down Ctrl+D
– Delete Group Ctrl+Del
Group Entries
Field Chooser (*)Allows users to add or remove columns.
IDhe system-generated number for the entry.
DescriptionThe entry’s description.
ValueThe information for the entry.
WidgetA submenu, which can also be accessed by right clicking the entry, with the following function:
– Delete Attribute Ctrl+Del

Tab Explained: Addresses

FieldDescription
Click here to add a new rowOpens a line for users to type another Address. Multiple addresses are supported.
Field Chooser (*)Allows users to add or remove columns.
IDThe system-generated number for the entry.
Contact IDThe system-generated number for the Contact Person.
DescriptionThe description of the address (e.g. Office, Home).
Line1The first line of the address (e.g. Unit Number and Building Name).
Line2The second line of the address (e.g. Street Name and Number).
CityA field to enter the city in which the contact is located.
State/ProvinceA field to enter the state or province in which the contact is located.
CountryA field to enter the country in which the contact is located.
CodeThe contact’s Postal or Zip Code.
GPSThe contact’s GPS coordinates.
CreatedThe date on which the entry was created.
UpdatedThe date on which the entry was updated.
DefaultA dropdown list for users to select whether the address is a Physical or Postal Address.
WidgetA submenu, which can also be accessed by right clicking the entry, with the following functions:

Edit Address Lookup Lists: Allows users to create or edit lookup lists for the following fields:
– Addresses – Description
– Addresses – City
– Addresses – State/Province
– Addresses – Country
– Addresses – Code

Delete: Deletes the entry. Default addresses cannot be deleted.

Tab Explained: Entities

  • This tab is only visible if the contact is a person and if that person was added as an employee to an Entity.
  • Column headings in blue (in QuickEasy BOS), indicate the fields are editable.
FieldDescription
Entity (button)Allows users to add an Entity.
Field Chooser (*)Allows users to add or remove columns.
IDThe system-generated number for the entry.
NameA field to type the entity’s Name.
Known AsA field to type the entity’s Trade Name.
EmailA field to type the entity’s Email Address.
PositionA dropdown list of Positions for users to select one.
LocationA dropdown list of Locations for users to select one.
The location is the Description field on Addresses (tab) of the selected entity.
CreatedThe date on which the entry was created.
UpdatedThe date on which the entry was updated.
WidgetA submenu to:
– Open Contact: Open’s the linked entity’s contact form.
Delete Link to Entity: Removes the entity from the list but does not delete the entity as a contact.

Tab Explained: Employees

  • This tab is only visible if the contact is an Entity.
  • Column headings in blue (in QuickEasy BOS), indicate the fields are editable.
ButtonDescription
Employee (button) > Select ContactA new line is opened.
A dropdown list of existing contacts is presented in Name field from which a contact can be selected.
Once added, the fields with blue captions may be edited.
Employee (button) > Add ContactAllows users to add an employee by filling in a form.
Field Chooser (*)Allows users to add or remove columns.
IDThe system-generated number for the entry.
TitleThe person’s title (e.g. Mr, Ms).
NameThe full name of the employee
Known AsThe nickname by which the employee is known.
TelThe employee’s telephone number.
MobileThe employee’s mobile phone number.
Messaging numberA field to enter the employee’s Messaging Number (e.g. WhatsApp or Line). The name of the default app is a General Setting.
EmailThe employee’s email address.
PositionThe employee’s position / Option to select a Position from the dropdown list of positions.
LocationThe employee’s location / Option to select a Location from the dropdown list of locations. (The dropdown list contains the description columns on the addresses tab.)
CreatedThe date on which the entry was created.
UpdatedThe date on which the entry was updated.
WidgetA submenu that allows users to:

Open Contact:  Opens the employee contact’s record.
Edit Employee: Opens a form with the employee header information which can be edited.
Delete Link to Employee: Removes the employee from the list. Does not delete the employee from the list of contacts.

Tab Explained: Assets

Button Description
Asset (button)Provides a dropdown list as follows:
Select Assets: Provides a dropdown list of all the assets for users to select one. The list can be filtered by Type.
Add Asset > Vehicles: Allows users to create a new vehicle asset and adds it to the contact.
Add Asset > Equipment: Allows users to create a new equipment asset and adds it to the contact.
Field Chooser (*) Allows users to add or remove columns.
IDThe system-generated number for the entry.
StatusThe current Status of the entry.
TypeThe type of asset (e.g. Equipment, Vehicles).
CodeThe asset’s code.
DescriptionThe asset’s description.
CreatedThe date on which the entry was created.
UpdatedThe date on which the entry was updated.
Updated ByThe User who last updated the entry.
WidgetA submenu, which can also be accessed by right clicking the entry, with the following functions:

Edit: Opens the asset’s record for editing.
Remove Linked: Delinks the asset from the contact.

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