Understanding the order details view

Read the order detail screen and understand its links to suppliers, components, and projects.

Why the Order Details view matters

After creating an order, most of your ongoing interactions happen inside the Order Details view. This page brings together everything you need to monitor, update, and verify an order—items, dates, status, attachments, supplier info, and its activity timeline.

Think of this view as your “single source of truth” for tracking the life of an order from creation to completion.

This guide walks you through what appears on the Order Details page, how to interpret each section, and how to use it effectively for procurement, operations, and project tracking.

How to access an order’s details

You can reach the Order Details page through:

Global search

Type part of the supplier name, order number, or item name. Click the correct order from the results.

Orders module

  1. Click Orders in the sidebar
  2. Use filtering or the list view to locate the order
  3. Click the order to open its detail page

Once loaded, the Order Details page shows the core summary at the top followed by structured sections.

What you see at the top

The header area gives quick, high-level information:

Order Number

Displayed prominently (e.g., ORD-00145). This is the unique identifier for referencing the order in discussions, emails, or supplier communications.

Title (Optional)

If the order includes a custom title, it appears here. Otherwise, the order number becomes the primary identifier.

Status

A visible badge indicating:

  • Created
  • In Progress
  • Delivered
  • Cancelled

You can update this status by clicking Edit.

Action Buttons

You will typically see:

  • Edit – Modify order details
  • Upload Attachment (if enabled)
  • Additional menu options (varies by configuration)

These actions apply to the order as a whole.

Supplier section

The supplier block shows:

  • Supplier name
  • Supplier address
  • Primary contacts (if any)
  • Quick navigation to the supplier profile

This section helps you verify you’re working with the correct supplier, especially when orders involve similarly named vendors.

Tip Click the supplier name to quickly view its complete profile—including contacts, documents, and historical orders.

Order items section

Below the supplier information is the full list of order items, displayed in a clean table. Each row usually includes:

  • Part Number (if provided)
  • Component name
  • Quantity
  • Supplier reference (if item-specific supplier support exists)

This section is crucial for verifying what was ordered.

How to use this section effectively

  • Check quantities before marking the order as delivered
  • Verify that the components listed match the intended BOM
  • Confirm that no items were added or removed unexpectedly
  • Use it as a quick reference during discussions with suppliers

If errors are found, click Edit to update items.

Dates section

Orders include a structured set of dates that help with planning and tracking.

Ordered Date

The date the order was placed. Useful for lead-time analysis and auditing.

Expected Delivery Date

Shows when the items should arrive based on your planning or supplier commitments.

Delivered Date

Indicates when items actually arrived. Only filled once the order is received.

Note Keeping dates up to date helps project managers and operations teams stay aligned.

Attachments section

If your Laminar setup supports order attachments, this section shows all files linked to the order.

Typical examples:

  • Quotes or proforma invoices
  • Delivery notes
  • Correspondence files
  • Supporting documents

Each file appears with:

  • A filename
  • A file type icon
  • Options to download or remove (depending on permission)

You can upload additional documents at any time using Edit or the Upload button.

Tip Attach final delivery notes when marking an order as delivered for better auditing.

Notes or description section

If the order includes a description or internal note, it appears in its own section.

This area may contain:

  • Special instructions
  • Internal clarifications
  • Purpose of the order
  • Project-related notes

Descriptions help future viewers understand context without scrolling through the timeline.

Project and Product links

If the order is associated with a Project or Product, these appear in their own blocks.

Click them to jump directly to:

  • The project dashboard
  • The product details view

These links help quickly understand why the order exists and which initiatives it supports.

Activity timeline

One of the most valuable sections on the Order Details page is the timeline. It records every important event associated with the order.

A typical timeline includes entries like:

  • Order created
  • Items added or updated
  • Status changes
  • Date updates
  • Attachments added or removed
  • Any other significant system events

Why the timeline is important

  • Provides a clear audit trail
  • Helps resolve disputes or misunderstandings
  • Tracks who performed each action
  • Shows the chronological flow of changes
  • Supports internal compliance and documentation requirements

When reviewing older orders, the timeline becomes especially useful for understanding what happened and when.

Editing the order

To make any updates:

  1. Click Edit at the top of the page

  2. Modify fields such as:

    • Items
    • Status
    • Dates
    • Attachments
    • Supplier
    • Description

  3. Save your changes

Edits apply immediately and appear in the timeline.

Note Editing does not break historical data—order numbers, suppliers, and components retain continuity.

When to review the Order Details view

You will use this screen frequently when:

  • Preparing to follow up with suppliers
  • Verifying deliveries
  • Updating expected delivery dates
  • Uploading supporting documents
  • Reviewing procurement during a project
  • Checking links to products or projects
  • Conducting audits or retrospective reviews
  • Ensuring data accuracy for future planning

The detail view is designed so all needed information is grouped logically and easy to reference.

Best practices

  • Review the items section after creating or editing the order
  • Keep dates up to date for accurate planning
  • Upload relevant documents as soon as they’re available
  • Use the timeline to verify real-world progress
  • Update status promptly to help colleagues stay aligned
  • Keep supplier information clean and consistent

These steps help maintain clarity and transparency across teams.

Common issues and solutions

“The items don’t match what was received.”

Edit the order or update the delivered date only after confirming with the supplier.

“I don’t see attachments.”

Your organisation may not have order attachments enabled.

“Status shows incorrectly.”

Click Edit and update the status manually.

“The wrong supplier appears.”

Edit the order and correct the supplier selection. (Ensure your permissions allow this change.)

“Timeline isn’t updating.”

Refresh the page; timelines populate automatically after edits.

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