Configuration: FOB

Use the Freight on Board screen to search for, edit, and add freight on board codes. Freight on Board codes added to the system appear as a valid FOB code option in the FOB field drop down list on the Shipping tab within the PO system.

To open the FOB screen, navigate to Configuration > General Ledger > Purchase Orders > FOB.

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Adding an FOB Code

  1. From anywhere in IntelliDealer , navigate to Configuration > General Ledger > Purchase Orders > FOB.

  2. Click Need to create a new FOB? Click here to add.

  3. Enter a three-digit alphanumeric Freight on Board (FOB) Code, the branch Location where it is valid, and its Description.

  4. Click the Save button to save the new FOB code and return to the FOB screen.
    - or -
    Click the Save & New button to save the new FOB code.
    The FOBscreen will refresh allowing you to add another FOB code without closing the screen.

Deactivation an FOB Code

  1. From any IntelliDealer screen, navigate to Configuration > General Ledger > Purchase Orders > FOB.

  2. Fill out the appropriate field and click Go >>.

  3. Click Code.

  4. Select the Active for System checkbox, removing the checkmark.

  5. Click on the Save button in order to deactivate the FOB code within the system.

Screen Description

The sorting options on the FOB screen are:

Sort by
Field Description
Code Sort the search results by freight on board code.
Location Sort the search results by branch location.
Description Sort the search results by freight on board code description.

The search fields appear the FOB screen are:

Field Description
Select Code Search for a Freight on Board code by entering a three character Freight on Board code.
Select Location Search for a Freight on Board code by entering a branch location.
Select Description Search for a Freight on Board code by entering an Freight on Board code description.
Include Inactive If selected, includes Inactive Freight on Board codes within the search results.

The fields on the FOB screen are:

Field Description
Code A three character code used to define the Freight On Board code throughout the system.
Location The branch location where the Freight on Board code is set up as a valid Freight on Board code.
Description A brief description of the Freight on Board code.

Data Source: PFWTAB

Security: 999 - Configuration

Revision: 2025.09