Invoice Settings

Configure invoice options and templates in HiDesc

Invoice Settings – Professional Billing Configuration

The Invoice Settings section is used to configure all invoice-related parameters, including design, numbering, tax treatment, and layout. These settings ensure consistency, compliance, and professional appearance in all invoice generation.

Access Path

Access Path

Settings > Invoice Settings

Interface Overview

Invoice Settings Interface

Preview
Invoice Settings Interface

Invoice Settings configuration panel showing design options, tax settings, and live preview

1. Required Fields Configuration

Invoice Field Management

Enable or disable fields that are required to be shown on the invoice. When toggled ON, the respective fields are shown in the final invoice totals section.

Shipping Charge

Toggle to include/exclude shipping charges field in the invoice

Adjustment

Toggle to allow adjustment entries (rounding differences or manual adjustments)

2. Design & Branding Options

Customize Invoice Appearance

a. Template Selection

Basic Template

Clean, simple layout for standard invoicing

Modern Template

Contemporary design with enhanced styling

b. Organization Branding

Organization Logo

Upload and preview your company logo

Organization Name

Displayed prominently in the invoice header

Invoice Format & Numbering

c. Invoice & Estimate Format

Invoice Prefix

Appears before invoice number

INV

Estimate Prefix

Used in estimate/quotation numbers

EST

Number of Digits

Invoice number zero-padding

4

Current Invoice Number

Start or update sequence

1

📝 Example Output

With above settings: INV0001, EST0001

d. Tax Settings Configuration

Tax Configuration

Tax Settings

Default Tax

Inclusive / Exclusive tax calculation

Tax Type

VAT, GST, etc. (required for calculation)

Tax Group

Dropdown to select applicable tax group/rates

Company Information

Company Tax Number

Optional field for government compliance or B2B invoicing

🧠 Important Note

Tax Type & Tax Group must be configured before invoice creation to apply the correct tax logic.

3. Currency & 4. Customization Style

💲 Currency Settings

Default Currency

Set the default currency for invoice pricing and totals

USD INR EUR GBP

🎨 Customization Style

Font Color

Black, Blue, Green, Red

Background

Light gray, blue shades (affects invoice block styling)

5. Format & Layout Settings

Paper Type

Select paper size for invoice printing

A4 Letter Legal

Margin

Set margin spacing on edges (e.g., 1 unit)

1 unit spacing

6. Preview Panel (Live Example)

Live Invoice Preview

The right-hand side of the interface shows a dynamic Live Invoice Preview that displays organization name, logo, and reflects all selected template, styling, and structure changes in real-time.

Organization Name

INVOICE

#INV0001

Bill To:

Client Name

Client Address

Date:

2024-01-15

Description
Qty
Price
Amount
Service Item 1
1
$100.00
$100.00
Subtotal $100.00
Tax $10.00
Shipping Charges $5.00
Adjustments -$2.00
Final Total $113.00

🔄 Dynamic Preview

The totals section dynamically shows: Subtotal, Tax, Shipping Charges (if enabled), Adjustments (if enabled), Round Off, and Final Total based on your configuration.

Use Case Flow

Setup Process

1

Go to Invoice Settings

Navigate to the invoice configuration section

2

Choose Template & Branding

Select template, set prefixes, and configure numbering

3

Configure Required Fields

Enable/disable shipping charges and adjustments

4

Select Tax Settings

Choose Tax Type and Tax Group for calculations

5

Set Custom Styling

Configure visual styling and format options

6

Validate with Preview

Use the live preview to validate your setup

7

Save & Generate

Save settings and start generating professional invoices

🎯 Outcome

Start generating professional invoices with consistent formatting, proper tax calculations, and your organization's branding.

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