Order parts through Covs/PROlink

Automotive IntegrationsUpdated 20 Sep 20262 min read

Once the Covs integration is set up, you can select parts in the PROlink platform, bring them back onto a job and order them. This article walks through the process.

1. Make sure the Covs integration is set up. (If not, please follow this guide): https://workshopsoftware.com/knowledge-base/automotive-integrations/integrate-with-covs-prolink 2. Select an open job that you are needing to add parts to and scroll down to the products section. 3. Press on the 'PROlink' icon: Workshop Software order parts through covs/prolink showing ' prolink ' icon 4. Press 'yes' when promoted to save the invoice: Workshop Software order parts through covs/prolink showing ' yes ' when promoted to save the invoice 5. Once you are in the PROlink/covs parts platform, choose the parts you are wanting to purchase/bring over for the invoice: PROlink parts platform with parts listed, the add buttons circled and the return to Workshop Software button circled   6. Once you are done selecting all the parts, press 'Return Parts to WS' Workshop Software screen showing once you are done selecting all the parts, press 'return parts to ws ' 7. Once you are back in workshop Software, you will see the parts have been added to the invoice/job. 8. To order parts, press on the star next to where you would usually print/email the invoices: Invoice Actions menu open with Add to Order circled 9. It will prompt you to 'add items to order' once this is pressed you can either create a new purchase order or add to an existing one (if there are no open orders, it will add one for you): Stock order screen with the green Items Added to Order banner circled above the ordered parts 10. Once you are wanting to process the order, go up into the 'star' again and press 'send order': Order Actions menu open with Send Order circled 11. Press 'yes' when asked if you would like to save and send this order: Workshop Software order parts through covs/prolink showing ' yes ' when asked if you would like to save and send this order 12. You will then be taken back into PROlink, where you can send the parts off to order: Covs PROLink page with the Order Checkout link circled 13. Once this is done, your parts are on their way!  

Good to Know

  • Make sure you click Save after making your changes. If you navigate away before saving, your changes will be lost.
  • If you experience any issues during setup, contact the Workshop Software support team for assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this change affect existing invoices that already include this product?

No. Existing invoices and job cards retain the product details as they were at the time the invoice was created. This change only applies when the product is used on future invoices.

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