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Creating a Request

Purpose: To create a Request.
 
Prerequisites:
  • Novo initial software settings
    • The Request Manager is licensed
    • Enable Requests is checked in Admin->Setup->Core/General->Settingsl->Other
  • Module Configuration
Method 1 -
Notes: The following steps assume that Admin->Setup->Settings: Helpdesk Enable Required Contacts is *not* enabled.
 
  1. In the Manage Requests window, click on the Add a Request button.
  2. The Edit Request window will open with no Contact associated.
  3. Complete the Problem/Issue field and any other required fields.
To associate a contact with this Request
  1. Click the Add Contact icon toward the upper right of the Request.  This will open an Auto Complete text field.
  2. Start Typing your Contact's name, when there is a match a drop-down will appear with suggestions.

  3. Click the correct option
  4. Your contact has now been associated to the Request
Method 2 -
Note:
The following steps assume that Admin->Setup->Settings->Helpdesk Enable Required Contacts *is* enabled. 
  1. Click Accounts
  2. Expand the Account that contains the Contact for whom you want to create a Request by clicking on the (+) to the left of the Account record. 
  3. Then click on the Add a Request Icon to the left of the contact's name. 
  4. To see all Requests for an individual, click on the View Request History icon  to the left of the Contact name.
  5. To see all Requests for an Account, click on the View Request History icon    to the left of the Account name.
  6. Or, if you have Flat Contacts enabled, simply find the Contact.  You can search for Accounts or Contacts; or, use the Alpha and Type filters to shorten the list.