Description of default invoice parameters

• Invoice parameters can be found in: Backoffice -> Settings -> Parameters -> Invoicing

-. billingHistory

• Depending on the billing sytem you are using, value shows path to invoice location.

1. billingProductsFields

• Users are able to edit their billing product fields
• Where to find: edit button per product at Backoffice -> Invoicing -> Products

2. billingProductGridColumns

• Displayed columns of Billing Grid as are found at Backoffice -> Invoicing -> Products

3. invoiceData

At this moment invoiceData is filled with following sub parameters:

• invoiceDate : Date of your invoice.
  See : Invoice Data, default template #1.
• nextInvoiceNbr : the next invoice number
  The next invoice number could be automatically included at printed invoices, see Invoice print templates, default template #2 and Invoice Data, default template #2.
• action
  Per invoice you are able to choose concept or permanent, see Invoice Data, default template #3.
• newStatus : new shipment status after 'permanent'
  You are able to add a new status after permanent, see Invoice Data, default template #4.

4. invoiceHeader

• Header of the invoice output.
  If you like to test this put:
  
  • parameter invoiceOutputType on value XML
  • and add your email address in parameter invoiceOutputEmailAddress.

5. invoiceLine

• Line of the invoice output.
  If you like to test this put:
  
  • parameter invoiceOutputType on value XML
  • and add your email address in parameter invoiceOutputEmailAddress.
• Feel free to add any field you like to invoiceLine value.
• If you are looking for a specific field name, check our default field names or contact us by Bug Tracking.

6. invoiceOutputEmailAddress

There are several methods of sending invoice output:

• email address
  When you add an email address, the output is sent to this particular email address.
• ftp
  The output can also be sent to an FTP address. If you want to know more about FTP-options, ask your supplier or sent us a message by bug tracking.
• download
  When you choose "download", the invoiceOutputType can be stored on your local computer from which you can open it in another application (browser, spreadsheet, editor, etc).

7. invoiceOutputType

• print
  output on the screen
• PDF
  When "PDF" is chosen, the output is generated as a PDF, select a method how to sent it through parameter invoiceOutputEmailAddress
  • The PDF-invoice is based on a HTML template.
  • This HTML template can be installed inside your FTP-environment, giving you the opportunity to maintain or edit this template according your wishes. If this option is desired, send Cargo Office programmers a request by using your Report Sytem.
• XML
  When "XML" is chosen, the output is generated as XML.
• (special)
  This option is used for special custom made output programs, contact your supplier for available options or contact us by bug tracking if you like a custom made parser.

8. ttinfolistcolumns

• Shows all columns which are displayed in To be invoiced.

9. VAT

• VAT percentage as shown at the invoice template.
  VAT percentage is automatically summed inside the default invoice template.
• Digits as well as letters are possible values. Letters are used when 'reverse charge' or in dutch 'btw verlegd' is applicable.
• Note1: tax law is subject of change. Always check the correct rules and regulations concerning if and how much VAT needs to be charged.
• Note2: in most European countries, a reference to the Tax Legislation does not need to be mentioned on the invoice any more, but an indication of 'reverse charge' remains obligatory. Again; be sure to consult legislation in your own country and the country your customer is situated in.

10. _invoiceDataForm_nl

• Form field name translation into Dutch language