Sales Orders List
The Sales Orders List shows every order created in TamilAccounting. From here you can filter and review orders, check how much of each has been delivered, and drive the next step — delivery, prepayment, work order, print or email — without opening each record.
Where to find it
Go to Sales > Orders.
Filters Section
Filters help you find specific orders quickly.
| Filter | What it does |
|---|---|
| Reference | Search by order reference number. |
| Date Range | Show orders between a From and To date. |
| Location | Filter by the delivery location selected on the order. |
| Items | Filter by an item appearing on the order lines. |
| Salesman | Show orders handled by a particular salesperson. |
| Customer | Filter to one customer, or choose All Customers for everything. |
| Status | Filter by order status — see the table below. |
| Branch | Filter by branch. Only visible when Setup > Preferences > Use Branches Only is enabled. |
| Department | Filter by department. Only visible when Setup > Preferences > Use Branches and Department is enabled. |
New Order
Next to the filters is the New Order button, which opens the Direct Sales Order entry form.
Order Table
The table shows results for the filters you applied.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Reference | The order reference. Click it to open the Sales Order View. |
| Customer | The customer name. Click it to open the customer detail page. |
| Branch | The branch the order was created under. |
| Cust Order Refer | The customer reference entered when the order was created. |
| Order Date | The date the order was created. |
| Required By | The required delivery date defined on the order. |
| Delivery To | The delivery address or customer location. |
| Order Total | The total value of the order. |
Order Status
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Open | A normal order created on Cash Only or pay-later terms, not yet delivered. |
| Delivered | Every line has been delivered in full. |
| Partially Delivered | Some quantity has gone out; a balance remains on the order. |
| Prepaid | The prepayment on the order has been completed. |
| Paid | The total amount of the order has been paid. |
| Draft | Saved but not finalised. Affects nothing until placed. |
Share Link Option
Clicking Share Link opens a pop-up where you can share via Email, share via WhatsApp, or copy the order link.
More Options (Action Menu)
Each order has a More dropdown.
| Action | What it does |
|---|---|
| Edit | Modify the order details. |
| Delete | Remove the order. Appropriate when there is a major mistake. |
| Delivery | Raise a delivery from the order. See Order to Delivery. |
| Print the order. | |
| Send the order by email. | |
| PrePayment | Record the prepayment. Appears only for prepaid orders. |
| Pre payment order | Raise the order against a prepayment. Appears only for prepaid orders. |
| Work Order | Create a work order. Appears only when the order contains a manufacturable item. |
Related pages
- Direct Sales Order — create an order
- Sales Order View — read one order in detail
- Order to Delivery — the next step
- Quotations List — the step before
- Sales Deliveries List — track what has shipped