In AllsystemsMax Pro, there are three types of line items you can add to your estimate or repair order:
Labor... Parts... and Sublet.
Each line item is identified primarily by an 'Item Number' of at most 55 characters, and secondarily by its 'Description', which can be as long and as detailed as you like. Labor can also have a 'Group', and parts can have both a 'Group' and a 'Location'. Group and location help you organize and find labor and parts if you have a very large number of listed items, but are not required. Ordinarily, doing a simple search, using the search box, is not only sufficient, but also fast and efficient.
You can include an unlimited number of labor, part and sublet line items. However, you cannot have a labor item called 'radiator' and a part called 'radiator'. Instead, use terminology for labor that makes it clear the item is a service, such as 'Radiator – R&R'. If you don't use groups, you can still organize labor items by including standard group heading such as 'Engine, Transmission, Electrical, Body, etc., for example: 'Engine – Crankshaft – R&R'. The built in packages, included with AllsystemsMax Pro, use both groups and group headings.
Sublet labor is an optional line item type, that has characteristics of both labor and parts. It's like a part because it is purchased from a vendor and requires a vendor name, but it is also often a service such as towing and machine shop work. Sublet labor can also be conveniently used for mandated charges such as State Inspections and Tire recovery fees. When both labor and parts are taxable but charges like these are not, set Sublet as non-taxable, and use it for no-tax items.
