How to Let Buyers Set Their Own Quantity or Dimension
Learn how to let buyers set their own quantity or dimension for a line item on their quote, so they can adjust their budget without an on-site measurement.
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Overview
You can allow a client to set their own quantity or dimension for a line item on their quote. This lets buyers play with their quote and budget by adjusting the quantity or dimension of that item themselves, which can save you a trip to do an on-site measurement.
Before You Begin
- Identify the line item you want the buyer to be able to adjust.
- Click the cube icon on the line item you want the client to be able to set.
- Click into the line item.
- Go to Sales, then Optionality and Upgrades.
- Click the toggle for Allow the Buyer to Set Quantity.
- Save your changes.
Once saved, the buyer will be able to input the dimension or quantity, whatever applies, for that line item directly on their quote.
Tips & Best Practices
- Save a Site Visit: Letting the buyer set their own quantity or dimension can save you the time of doing an on-site measurement.
Why This Matters
- Gives buyers the flexibility to adjust quantity or dimension on a line item themselves, so they can explore how changes affect their quote and budget.
Summary
Enabling the Allow the Buyer to Set Quantity toggle in a line item's Sales, Optionality and Upgrades section lets the client input their own quantity or dimension directly on their quote.
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