Your Application consists of 2 main parts, Back End (Management Console) and Front End (Page which could be embedded to your website). Front End applications have different buttons, fields, and functionality. Here we will explain what every button does.
Dashboard: your main page, usually this page should be first, which client will see.
Quotes: List of all submitted quotes.
Projects: List off all orders made.
Instant Quote: Page where you can upload or drag and drop your CAD files to get an instant quote.
Catalogue: "Online warehouse" of CAD files, which can be used and printed, reordered, etc.
Sign In: This button gives you ability to log in or create an account.
Basket: Your "Shopping Cart", where you can see all parts added to the basket, pricing, etc.
Request a quote: Field which gives you ability to send manual request, usually with some special needs.
Instant Quote: Same as #4.
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Dashboard, Request a Quote:
The main two functions of Dashboard are: being Home page and give your client ability to submit manual requests. Such manual request is called "Request a Quote" and can be used to send a message, attach files and add notes to them. Usually, this function is needed to submit a very specific request.
Quotes:
This part of the Front End application gives your client ability to check quotes that they submitted through "Request a Quote". As soon as Quote was reviewed by somebody through Management Console (back end) and quote was sent back - it will be displayed under the "Quotes" page. Here client can "checkout" - accept and pay or reject it. Moreover, some additional info can be seen here as well, such as ID, Time Remaining, Gross Price, etc.
Projects:
This part of the Front End application gives your client ability to check orders that they made. Moreover, this part contains a communication widget (letter icon) where you can send and receive messages. It is useful if you need to add some comments or updates for your order. Also, it gives you ability to reorder parts, which might be useful for some parts, which are printeв frequently.
Instant Quote:
One of the most important parts of your Front End application is "Instant Quote" module. It gives your client ability to upload theirs CAD files, one or few, select Printing Technology, Material, Color, Post Processing Services, and many other options. Such fields/options can be configured at your Management Console.
Based on selected options system will calculate the price for 1 part and will give client ability to add an order to basket, and checkout after or send a request to manually review this part and receive pricing.
Catalogue:
Very unique feature - catalogue. It is "online warehouse" of 3D models, which can be accessed from front and added to your basket. It is useful for small and big business companies. Especially if such orders, with the same parameters, are often printed. With this feature, your client can search for 3d models and that order them. (you can add models from your Management Console).
Shopping Cart / Basket:
Shopping Cart - place where client can see parts added to the Cart, check price, etc. Also here client can inset billing and shipping address, select payment options, and add some additional info.
Sign In:
Place where clients can register or log in to existing accounts.
