Invoice Generator with VBA

The Invoice Generator is an Excel template with a range of VBA programs designed to automate the process of generating invoices and provide a centralized overview of invoice status. This tool simplifies the administrative tasks involved in invoice management, reducing the time and effort required for invoice creation.

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Table of Contents

• Purpose
• Features
• Repository Structure
• Requirements
• How It Works
• Customize VBA Code
• Contributing
• License

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Purpose

The purpose of this tool is to streamline the invoicing procedure and provide a comprehensive view of invoice-related information. It aims to make the invoice creation process efficient, taking only a few clicks and 2-3 minutes per invoice, instead of 20-30 minutes. By consolidating invoice data in one place, it allows users to track completed jobs, manage open invoices, and monitor revenue.

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Features

• Easy customer data management: Input and update customer information in the Masterdata tab.
• Simple invoice management and creation: Update invoice information in the Invoice tab and generate invoices in both PDF and Excel formats with a single click.
• Email integration: Generate a draft email with an attached PDF invoice for efficient customer communication.
• Dashboard insights: Utilize the Calculations tab to prepare data for informative charts on the Dashboard tab, allowing you to monitor monthly revenue effectively.
• Customizable template: Personalize the invoicing template by adding your logo, modify the workbook, or edit the VBA code according to your company's specific requirements.

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Repository Structure

The Invoice Generator repository is structured as follows:

• Invoice_Generator.xlsm: The main Excel template that comes with a range of Macros and Forms. It serves as the core tool for automating the process of invoice generation. Users can customize and adapt the template according to their specific requirements.
• VBA Code: This folder contains the comprehensive range of VBA code that powers the Invoice Generator programs in Invoice_Generator.xlsm.
  • Forms: This subfolder houses the code responsible for various Form events.
  • Modules: This subfolder contains the code for module sub procedures.
• PDF Invoices: This folder contains the PDF versions of created invoices. These sample invoices showcase the formatting and layout of the generated invoices.
• Excel Invoices: This folder contains the Excel versions of created invoices. These sample invoices showcase the formatting and layout of the generated invoices.
• Sample Email Outputs: This folder includes sample Outlook emails that are generated by the VBA programs. It provides examples of the emails that can be generated with PDF invoice attached.
• README.md: Provides an overview of this repository.
• LICENSE: The license file for the project.

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Requirements

• Microsoft Excel (version 2010 or later) with macros enabled.
• Basic knowledge of VBA and Microsoft Excel is recommended to make modifications to the template.

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How It Works

To get started with the Invoice Generator, follow these steps:

1. Update Master Data: Input the original customer master data in the Master Data tab. Add new customers using the Add Customer button on the Dashboard tab. Edit or delete customer information by clicking on the Edit Master Data button.
2. Add Invoice Information: When receiving a new invoice, enter the relevant information in the Invoice tab. Start by entering the customer's name in the designated orange cell, then press Enter and choose the appropriate customer from the provided list. Proceed to complete the remaining fields for the invoice.
3. Generate Invoices and Email: To generate invoice files for an open invoice, click on the Create Invoices button on the Invoice tab. This will present you with a list of open invoices that have a blank status. Choose the desired open invoice and click on "CREATE INVOICE" button within the form. This will automatically populate the invoice template in Template tab with relevant information, export the updated invoice template as both PDF and Excel files and store them in two separate folders dedicated to each file format. If you want to generate a draft Outlook email to customer with PDF invoice attached, continues to click on "Create Email" button. This action will create and save the draft emails within your Outlook email application.
4. Update the Dashboard: Performing the actions above will automatically update the Calculations tab, which houses the data preparation table used to generate the chart showcased on the Dashboard tab.

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Customize VBA Code

The VBA Code Glossary below provides an overview of the different components and functionality of the VBA code used in the Invoice Generator programs. It lists the various controls, their related events and sub procedures, along with their descriptions and locations within the Excel workbook. This glossary serves as a handy reference for understanding the VBA code structure and helps users navigate and customize the Invoice Generator according to their specific needs.

| Controls | Control Type | Control Location | Related Userform / Module | Component Type | Related Events / Sub Procedure | Event Type | Description | | ------------------ | ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------ | --------------------- | ------------------------------ | ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Add Customer | Button | Dashboard sheet | MainInvoiceGenerator | Module | add_data_to_master() | Module Sub Procedure | Open the form FormInputMaster | | Add Customer | Button | Dashboard sheet | FormInputMaster | Userform | btADD_Click() | Userform Event | Add a new record to or update an existing one in Customer Master Data | | Add Customer | Button | Dashboard sheet | FormInputMaster | Userform | btClear_Click() | Userform Event | Clear all input fields | | Add Customer | Button | Dashboard sheet | FormInputMaster | Userform | btCancel_Click() | Userform Event | Exit and Close the form | | Edit Master Data | Button | Dashboard sheet | MainInvoiceGenerator | Module | edit_view_master_data() | Module Sub Procedure | Open the form FormViewMaster | | Edit Master Data | Button | Dashboard sheet | FormViewMaster | Userform | btEdit_Click() | Userform Event | Edit specific customer's information in the FormInputMaster | | Edit Master Data | Button | Dashboard sheet | FormViewMaster | Userform | btDelete_Click() | Userform Event | Delete specific customer's information from the Master Data | | Edit Master Data | Button | Dashboard sheet | FormViewMaster | Userform | btCancel_Click() | Userform Event | Exit and Close the form | | Search Box | Orange Cell | Invoice sheet | shInvoice | Worksheet | Worksheet_Change() | Worksheet Event | Trigger FormSearch to appear if a value is entered into the designated orange cell | | Search Box | Orange Cell | Invoice sheet | FormSearch | Userform | tbCustomer_Change() | Userform Event | List search results if matched customer name is found | | Search Box | Orange Cell | Invoice sheet | FormSearch | Userform | tbCompany_Change() | Userform Event | List search results if matched company name is found | | Search Box | Orange Cell | Invoice sheet | FormSearch | Userform | btSelect_Click() | Userform Event | Insert the selected customer into the Invoice table | | Search Box | Orange Cell | Invoice sheet | FormSearch | Userform | btClear_Click() | Userform Event | Clear search entries | | Search Box |