System Settings

Dealership-wide configuration: permissions, peripherals, taxation, and more.

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Settings & Controls

Core system settings that shape Blackpurl's behavior across modules.

Branding Management in BlackpurlSet up and manage multiple business entity brands in Blackpurl so that each location's logo, contact details, and disclaimers print on its own documentation.
Price Levels ExplainedUnderstand when to create custom price levels and how they give you greater control over what different customers are charged.
Unit Cost and Part Cost User PermissionsControl which users can view or edit unit costs and part costs in Blackpurl using Permission Group settings.
User Permissions in Blackpurl ReferenceA complete reference of every user permission in Blackpurl, what it controls, and links to related help articles.
AR Credit Payment MethodUse accounts receivable credits from your accounting package as payment in Blackpurl.
Blackpurl Homepage User PermissionControl which user groups can access the Blackpurl Homepage dashboard using the Homepage dashboard permission setting.
User Permission – Workshop DashboardControl which users can access the Workshop dashboard in Blackpurl using the Workshop dashboard permission setting.
User Permission — ReportsControl which users can access the Reports section in Blackpurl using the Reports user permission.
Approve Deals Permission ExplainedControls which users can change a unit deal's status to Approved on a Customer Order.
User Permission: Sales TaxesControls which users can assign a sales tax to a vendor or customer record in Blackpurl.
Modify Payment Method Surcharge PermissionControl which users can override an automatic payment method surcharge at your dealership.
Unit Product Types and Unit Data FieldsConfigure custom data fields for each unit product type and include them in unit records and reports.
Blackpurl System Settings OverviewA guide to what System Settings are, where to find them, and links to articles for each individual setting.
Update Your Business ProfileLearn how to access and update your Business Profile, including business details, address, and shipping address in Blackpurl.
Set Up Multiple Cash DrawersLearn how to create and configure multiple cash drawers in Blackpurl so each point-of-sale section can balance its own till independently.
Set Up Automatic Linked FeesLearn what automatic Linked Fees are and how to configure them to generate automatically on Customer Orders in Blackpurl.
Settings & Controls ReferenceA reference guide to every section in System Settings > Settings & Controls in Blackpurl, including what each setting does and links to detailed setup articles.
Set Up and Manage Price LevelsLearn how to create, edit, delete, and assign Price Levels in Blackpurl, including how to update Price Levels on Customer Records.
Set Up and Use Stamp Duty (Australia)Configure Stamp Duty rates for your Australian dealership and understand how they are automatically applied to Unit Deals.
Support, Upgrades & Add-onsAccess Blackpurl support resources, submit support tickets, and request upgrades or add-ons from the System Settings dashboard.
Service Job StatusesConfigure and use service job statuses in Blackpurl, including editing names, enabling Ready to Invoice enforcement, and setting the default technician clock-on status.
Set Up and Use Foreign Exchange in BlackpurlLearn how to enable Foreign Exchange in Blackpurl so you can order and receive parts and units from foreign vendors with automatic currency conversion.
Account Administration User Permissions ReferenceA reference guide to all user permissions in the Account Administration section of Blackpurl.
Unit Pricing and Factory Options SetupManage default unit pricing and factory options by Make, Model, and Sub-model in Blackpurl for use in unit ordering and customer order unit deals.
Text Message TemplatesSet up, customize, and use text message templates for sending SMS messages to customers from Blackpurl.
Set Up Shop Supplies on Customer OrdersLearn what Shop Supplies are and how to configure automatic Shop Supply charges on Customer Orders in Blackpurl.
Add and Manage Users in BlackpurlLearn how to add Licensed Users and Time Clocking Staff, amend existing users, and request additional user licences.
Set Up and Use Product Locations in BlackpurlLearn how to configure product locations for parts and units, assign locations to records, and run location-based reports.
Set Up Makes, Models, and Sub ModelsAdd, edit, or delete unit Makes, Models, and Sub Models in Blackpurl settings, or create them on the fly when adding units.
Set Up User PermissionsControl which areas of Blackpurl each staff group can access by creating User Permission Groups and assigning users to them.
Tags in BlackpurlUse tags to group and filter part records, unit records, and labour codes in reports.
Set Up and Use Two-Way Text Messaging (SMS) in BlackpurlLearn how to enable two-way SMS texting in Blackpurl, send texts from customer records and orders, manage replies, and create text templates.
Create and Edit FeesAdd new fees or edit existing fees in Blackpurl's Admin settings, including fee type, pricing, tax, and accounting category.
Set Up Disclaimers in BlackpurlLearn what Disclaimers are in Blackpurl and how to configure them for Customer Invoices, Service Jobsheets, Order Deposits, Deal Documents, and Receipts.

Manage Your Dealership

Dealership-level records, locations, and organization.

Peripherals

Printers, cash drawers, scanners, and other hardware.

Taxation

Tax setup and how Blackpurl calculates tax.

Notional Input Tax Credit (NITC)

Setting up and using Notional Input Tax Credit.

FTP & Data Feeds

Configuring FTP-based data feeds.

FTP Data Feed SetupLearn what an FTP data feed is, how to get one set up with Blackpurl, and how to manage which units are included after setup.