How to check and export allowance negotiation history for a product

Gain insight into the full history of allowance negotiations for each item, tracking details such as previous allowances, involved users, timestamps, and statuses. This guide walks you through checking and exporting allowance negotiation history.

Overview:

The Allowance Negotiation History feature allows both Admins and Exhibitors to view a complete record of all negotiation actions for any particular item. By accessing this history, users can see past allowances, identify participants by email, and track negotiation outcomes over time.

Prerequisites:

• Access to the E-commerce Module in the vFairs Platform.
• Necessary permissions (Admin, Event Owner or Booth Admin) to view and export allowance negotiation history.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Viewing Allowance Negotiation History:

1. Locate the Allowance Column:

   • In your e-commerce dashboard, go to the item list.
   • Find the Allowance column for the item you wish to review.
     

2. Open the History Popup:

   • Click the clock icon located next to the current allowance value.
   • This action will open a popup displaying the allowance negotiation history in a table format.

1. Understanding the History Table:

   • The table provides a chronological view of each negotiation action for the selected item, including the date, time, user role, user email, allowance value, and status of each action.
     

   Column	Description
   Date	The date on which the negotiation action occurred.
   Time	The exact timestamp for the action.
   User	Identifies the user type (Admin or Supplier) who performed the action.
   User Email	Email address of the user involved in the negotiation.
   Allowance Value	The specific allowance value being negotiated or accepted at that time.
   Status	Current status of the negotiation (Approved, Negotiated, Rejected, Edited by Admin via Edit Allowance).

Exporting Allowance Negotiation History:

1. Access the Export Function:

   • In the same popup, locate the Export button in the top-right corner.
     

2. Generate CSV File:

   • Click the Export button to download a CSV file containing the full allowance negotiation history for the selected item.
   • The CSV will include all columns displayed in the history table for easy record-keeping or analysis outside the dashboard.

Tips:

• Use the allowance negotiation history to maintain accurate records of past negotiations, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Regularly export history data for backup purposes or to review patterns in allowance adjustments over time.
• The CSV file is especially helpful for tracking negotiation outcomes and timestamps for compliance and reporting.

By following these steps, you can easily check and export the history of allowance negotiations, simplifying documentation and ensuring both Admins and Exhibitors stay informed about negotiation actions and outcomes.