# How to Create and Send Transactions

Learn how to create and send various types of transactions, including invoices, consignments, and payables, with step-by-step guidance.

Written by Yujia Zheng  
October 15, 2024

## Table of contents

1. [Step 1: Access the Transactions Tab](https://support.arternal.com/en/articles/4490230-how-to-create-and-send-transactions#h_14a7da3bee)
2. [Step 2: Select the Invoice Recipient](https://support.arternal.com/en/articles/4490230-how-to-create-and-send-transactions#h_fe05ef0744)
3. [Step 3: Add Works to the Transaction](https://support.arternal.com/en/articles/4490230-how-to-create-and-send-transactions#h_71718d4187)
4. [Step 4: Add Additional Information](https://support.arternal.com/en/articles/4490230-how-to-create-and-send-transactions#h_00bbfad1de)
5. [Step 5: Edit and Preview the PDF](https://support.arternal.com/en/articles/4490230-how-to-create-and-send-transactions#h_e3911a13c9)
6. [Step 6: Finalize and Send](https://support.arternal.com/en/articles/4490230-how-to-create-and-send-transactions#h_6de0455f8d)

Through ARTERNAL, you can send various types of transactions, including invoices, consignments, payables, and more. Follow these steps to create a transaction:

## Step 1: Access the Transactions Tab

- In the top menu bar, select the **Transactions** tab.

**a.** To create a consignment, go to the **Consignments** tab, then select **New Consignment** > **Consigned in/out**.

**b.** For other transaction types, go to **Other Transactions**, then select **New Transaction** > desired transaction type.

**c.** To create a payable, go to the **Payables** tab, then select **New Payable**.

## Step 2: Select the Invoice Recipient

- Under **Sold To**, click **Add Contact** and choose the recipient.

## Step 3: Add Works to the Transaction

- Click **Browse Inventory** under **Select Works**, then select the desired works. Use the checkboxes to multi-select works.

## Step 4: Add Additional Information

- Enter any additional info, then select **Next (Edit PDF)**.

## Step 5: Edit and Preview the PDF

- On the **Edit PDF** page, add or edit text as needed, then select **Preview and Send**.

## Step 6: Finalize and Send

- Preview the PDF, then click **Compose Mail**.

- Enter the mail details, and select **Send**.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

**Q: How do I create different types of transactions in ARTERNAL?**  
 **A:** In the **Transactions** tab, select the desired transaction type (invoice, consignment, payable, etc.), add the recipient, works, and additional info, then edit and send the PDF.

**Q: Can I create multiple transaction types in ARTERNAL?**  
 **A:** Yes, you can create invoices, consignments, payables, and other transactions by selecting the appropriate options in the **Transactions** tab.

**Q: How do I select multiple works for a transaction?**  
 **A:** Use the checkboxes on the works’ images to multi-select works when browsing the inventory.

**Q: How do I preview the transaction before sending?**  
 **A:** After editing the PDF, select **Preview** to view the document before sending it.