Purchases Tab Stays on Posted Invoices
Jen
I find it often the need to look back at purchases on a posted/closed invoice. Would be helpful if the purchases tab stays in place even after the workorder is closed, to avoid having to go through many other screens to get this info. Also helpful to know when parts were ordered/received when it comes to resolving discrepancies.
Nelson Beverly
Absolutely agree with this, Jen. Having the Purchases tab available on posted/closed invoices would save time and reduce unnecessary navigation—especially when reviewing parts orders or resolving discrepancies. It's a small change that would make a big impact on efficiency.
This request also aligns with the ongoing conversation around adding the History tab to invoices, just like it exists on work orders and estimates. Here are a few related feature requests already posted that show the growing demand for this kind of tab consistency:
🔹 Original Request (1/31/2023)
https://ptr.canny.io/ptr/p/history-tab-on-estimates-and-invoices-like-on-work-orders
🔹 Related Request (11/21/2024)
https://ptr.canny.io/ptr/p/history-tab-on-invoices
🔹 Related Request (1/13/2025)
https://ptr.canny.io/ptr/p/feature-request-ability-to-easily-access-vehicle-history-through-a-closed-work-o
🔹 Recent Request (3/6/2025)
https://ptr.canny.io/ptr/p/seach-vehicle-history
Both the History and Purchases tabs are useful tools on work orders—and keeping them visible and accessible on invoices would provide a more seamless and user-friendly experience across Protractor. Hope to see these features consolidated and prioritized for development soon!