How do I create an order and then checkout the customer later on?

[susystamps]

I would like to create an order (to fill) which would either flow through to an invoice (if needed) and/or checkout when the order is completed and paid.  Is there a way to do this?  The only way I’ve found is to create an invoice, but that’s not really what I want to do.  I would like a separate/beginning document to start the process so I would have “orders to fill” in one location, then move them on to invoice or checkout as they are finished.  

[RHatch]

Once the order is done just check it out. Invoice is a option on the payment screen in point of sale

[susystamps]

But see, I want a place where I could create an order versus enter it as a a sale, because many of my things are special order and not paid for until the product is finished.  So, almost like a sale that's in limbo because I'm working on it...but I want to be able to enter the specifics of the order  to work off of.  Then it would be nice if it could flow from an order to a sale, or an invoice if I'm going to bill.  Hope that makes sense! 

[RHatch · Accepted solution]

I thought you were using Open Tickets to start your order.  If you use open tickets you can create your order and then process payment when you are ready.

[susystamps]

That is EXACTLY what I needed.  Thank you so much!   🙂