Materials can now be purchased and received in decimal amounts, like 2.5 inches or 0.75 ft.
Previously, Ply only supported whole-number quantities when creating Purchase Orders (POs). With this update, you can now enter decimal values directly on any PO line item, making it easier to order and receive materials sold by length, weight, or fractional units.
Good Use of Decimals | Use Whole Numbers Instead |
📏 2.5 ft of copper tubing | 🔩 Bolts — counted individually |
⚖️ 0.75 lbs of solder | ⚡ Capacitors — discrete units |
🔌 10.25 m of wire | 🔴 Filters — ordered by the each |
🧴 1.5 gal of refrigerant oil | 📦 Box quantities — 1 box, 2 boxes |
🔧 3.5 in of pipe fitting | ⚙️ Contactors — whole units only |
Example: If you need to order 2.5 inches of copper tubing or 0.75 ft of wire, you can now enter those exact quantities on your PO without rounding up.
How to use decimal quantities on a PO
Step-by-step guide
Go to Purchasing→ Purchase Orders
From your Ply dashboard, navigate to the Purchasing section and click New Purchase Order to create one.
2. Add a material to the PO
Search for the material you want to order and add it as a line item. Make sure the unit of measure on the material (e.g., inches, ft, lbs) matches what you're ordering from your supplier.
3. Enter a decimal quantity in the Qty field
In the Qty column, type any decimal value; for example 2.5, 0.75, or 10.25. Ply will accept and save it exactly as entered.
4. Review and submit the PO
Review the line items and totals; cost is automatically calculated as unit price × decimal quantity. When everything looks good, submit the PO to your supplier as usual.
Receive items with decimal quantities
When the order arrives, go to the Receive step on the PO. You can receive the full decimal quantity or enter a partial decimal amount; for example, receiving 1.25 of a 2.5-inch order.
Common questions
Does decimal quantity work for all material types?
Does decimal quantity work for all material types?
Yes - decimal quantities are supported for any material on a PO, regardless of category or unit type. As long as the unit of measure is set correctly on the material in your catalog, you can enter decimals on any line item.
How many decimal places are supported?
How many decimal places are supported?
Ply supports up to 2 decimal places (e.g., 2.50, 0.75). If your use case requires more precision, reach out to our support team and we'll look into it.
Will existing POs with whole-number quantities be affected?
Will existing POs with whole-number quantities be affected?
No. Previously created POs with whole-number quantities won't be changed in any way. Decimal entry is simply now available as an option on any new or editable PO going forward.
Can I receive a partial decimal quantity if the full order hasn't arrived?
Can I receive a partial decimal quantity if the full order hasn't arrived?
Yes. During the receiving step, you can enter a partial decimal amount — for example, receiving 1.25 out of a 2.5-inch order. The remaining open quantity will stay on the PO until fully received.
Does the decimal quantity sync with my FSM (ServiceTitan, HCP, Jobber)?
Does the decimal quantity sync with my FSM (ServiceTitan, HCP, Jobber)?
Decimal quantity follows the same sync rules as whole-number quantities for each integration. If your current setup syncs material quantities to your FSM, decimals will be included. If you're unsure how quantities sync in your specific integration, check the relevant integration guide or contact our support team.
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