Technicians can now capture material and part costs directly from their mobile device using TrueCost. Whether you're entering costs manually or scanning receipts on the spot, this feature streamlines the process and keeps you focused on the work, not the paperwork.
What’s Covered
This guide walks through how to:
Add a cost manually
Scan and upload a receipt
Review and save line items
How to Use TrueCost in the Mobile App
TrueCost supports two ways to capture costs. The key is choosing the method that matches the type of expense.
Important (avoid double counting): If the expense is represented by a receipt, capture it using Upload Receipt / Scan receipt and do not add the same charge again using Add Cost. Use Add Cost for costs that do not have a receipt.
Add Cost (Manual Entry, Non-Receipt Costs)
Use Add Cost for costs that are not tied to a receipt, such as items pulled from truck inventory or internal charges.
Go to the Costs tab in the Meld
Select Add +
Add Description (e.g., "Door rpl")
Add Type (Parts, Labor, etc.)
Add Quantity
Tap Save
Upload Receipt (Receipt + Auto-Fill)
Use Scan receipt when you have a receipt and want documentation stored with the cost.
Tap Scan Receipt and choose your file (or scan on mobile)
Upload receipt
See line items
Tap See all to view a complete summary of all costs and uploaded receipts for the Meld, then select an item to see the full entry details.
Summary
With TrueCost, technicians can:
Log part and labor costs in real time
Scan and attach receipts instantly
Ensure field expenses are captured without delay
This keeps operations flowing and ensures your finance team gets the full picture when it's time to bill.