# Cove: Creating and Managing Purchase Orders

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Source: https://support.cove.is/hc/en-us/articles/34283737265812-Creating-and-Managing-Purchase-Orders

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## Captured source text (untrusted evidence)

> Once your Purchase Order module is set up, you can open and manage purchase orders. In this article we will discuss:
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> creating purchase orders
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> managing purchase orders
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> Note: if you do not see the Purchase Order module in your dashboard, reach out to your Customer Success Manager.
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> Create Purchase Orders
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> Navigate to the All Purchase Orders page in the Purchase Order module.
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> Click +New Purchase Order button in the upper right corner and fill out the form:
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> Vendor: Select the appropriate vendor from the dropdown menu.
> Note: You will first need to set up vendors in your dashboard. Click here to set up vendors.
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> Building: Select the campus building from the dropdown, if appropriate.
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> Paid Status: Paid or Not Paid
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> Not To Exceed: Add the amount that the vendor is not to exceed for this Purchase Order.
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> Dollar Amount: The final amount paid for this Purchase Order.
> Note: This is designed to be added after the invoice is processed or the transaction is completed on the vendor side.
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> Purchase Order Items / Description: The details and materials to be included in the Purchase Order (eg: 2x- Material A, 1x- Material B)
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> Click Save.
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> Manage Purchase Orders
> Editing Purchase Orders
> To edit a Purchase Order, click on the pencil icon next to the P.O. ID. From here you can:
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> edit details of the Purchase Order
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> add notes or attachments
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> change the Status: Open or Closed
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> change the Paid Status: Paid or Not Paid
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> Adding a Finalized Dollar Amount
> From the detailed Purchase Order page:
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> Click the Edit Details button in the upper right corner
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> Add the finalized dollar amount.
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> Click Save.
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> Exporting and Printing Purchase Orders
> From the detailed Purchase Order page:
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> Click the Print Overview button in the upper right corner
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> The PDF window will appear.
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> Save as a PDF or send the PO to your local printer.

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