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That workaround is only half the job though, if it doesn't show in the Invoice List then its useless :/ I've been asking for them to fix this for 2 years now....

Sorry to revive and old thread, but I have this same problem and its the one thing keeping me from purchasing Express Invoice. What's the point of having a customer order number on the invoice if it doesn't show up in the Invoice List? I see one can now also create custom fields, which is great except they don't show up on the Invoice List either! Older versions used to have both Customer PO and Order number fields on the invoice template and I used the Order Number field for this, as that at least shows up on the Invoice List. Then after v3.65 they decided to remove that from the invoice template, which forced me to use other software. I *need* to see a reference field on the Invoice List as its the only way to differentiate between multiple invoices for the same client... I've even mailed the support address asking for this. Either put the manual Order No back on the invoice, or make the Invoice List adaptable as to which columns to display.. I've heard nothing back from them, so I just pop in every time there's a new version to have a look.... Other than that I really like the software, but its useless without displaying what I need to see... Hopefully someone from NCH reads this and passes it on to the people who write the software....

I've taken your advice and and sent the suggestion. Let's hope they see sense in it. Opening a statement every time is also double work. In the "Open Invoices List" window you can quickly see all outstanding payments for each customer, and I just need to see the PO number there to distinguish between a clients invoices. Will keep fingers crossed.

Hi, thanks for the reply. I understand the order number system and what you say about Order Numbers being unique identifiers to Orders. That wasn't always the case though, as in earlier versions one could manually put in and order number when processing an invoice. I don't want to use the order system as its double work and not necessary in my scenario. All i need is to put in my customer's order number on the invoice, and then have that display when viewing Invoice List. I've been playing with the latest version, and the CUstomer Order Number field is currently useless as after an invoice is processed, there's no way to see the Customer Order Number again, nor any way to search for it. FOr example, if a client quotes me his order number, I have no way of going back to see if I've invoiced it or not, If the Order Number field is now reserved for the Orders system (which makes sense I guess), would it not be possible to add the Customer Order Number to the Invoice List as well?

Hi I posted this back in May but didn't receive a reply. I'm posting it again now, as I see NCH people are responding to questions! Here we go... An open question to NCH developers. I have tried mailing support twice regarding this but haven't had the courtesy of a reply (I did receive a reply since originally posting this, but all he said was "oh i see its been removed") In older versions of Express Invoice, one was able to input both Order No and Customer PO No when creating an invoice. Since a few versions ago, the Order No has unfortunately been removed from the Invoice and cannot be input. More unfortunately, when viewing "Open Invoices List" there is only a column for "Order No" (which can't be put into invoice) and no column for "Customer PO No" which can be input onto invoice. This makes no sense at all.. I HAVE to use client PO number on invoice but then can't see them when viewing invoices list, which I need to do as its the only way to diffrentiate between invoices! (I have few clients, but many invoices for each). So I'm forced to use old version where I can put in client's order number under "Order No" field, which at least displays on Invoice List - but not ideal as version is buggy with other things. Could we pease have "Order No" back on invoice for input, or have "Customer PO No" appear on Invoice List - I don't care which field I use for this, but it has to appear on invoice for input AND appear on invoice list, else its useless. Hopefully someone at NCH sees this and makes comments... tks...

An open question to NCH developers. I have tried mailing support twice regarding this but haven't had the courtesy of a reply. In older versions of Express Invoice, one was able to input both Order No and Customer PO No when creating an invoice. Since a few versions ago, the Order No has unfortunately been removed from the Invoice and cannot be input. More unfortunately, then viewing "Open Invoices List" there is only a column for "Order No" (which can't be put into invoice) and no column for "Customer PO No" which can be input onto invoice. This makes no sense at all.. I HAVE to use client PO number on invoice but then can't see them when viewing invoices list, which I need to do as its the only way to diffrentiate between invoices! (I have few clients, but many invoices for each). So I'm forced to use old version where I can put in client's order number under "Order No" field, which at least displays on Invoice List - but not ideal as version is buggy with other things. Could we pease have "Order No" back on invoice for input, or have "Customer PO No" appear on Invoice List - I don't care which field I use for this, but it has to appear on invoice for input AND appear on invoice list, else its useless. Hopefully someone at NCH sees this and makes comments, as email to them goes unanswered. tks...