See what changed in 2.0
Compare 1.0 and 2.0 and learn three habits that help.
Your purchasing steps stay the same. Finding and reviewing work is quicker.
Good to know before you start
Read this guide as a task guide
Features shown are from Demo. Screenshots use generic example identities and data; labels and availability can vary by permissions and configuration.
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Search from the top bar
Use the search bar at the top to look across MainStem. Use a list's filters to narrow that list.
The top search bar looks across MainStem; the filters under the column headings narrow only this list.
- Search bar at the top
- Filters for this list
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1.0 and 2.0 side by side
Demo environment with generic, illustrative data. What you see depends on your permissions and configuration.
More help: the full guide text for “The 1.0 → 2.0 overview”
A familiar workflow. A faster workspace.
What carries forward
Requisitions, approvals, purchase orders, invoices and your organization’s purchasing rules remain the core workflow. Your role, assigned locations and configuration determine what you can see and do.
What feels different in 2.0
A search-first Home, compact navigation, contextual drawers and consistent table controls reduce repeated trips between lists and details.
Three habits worth learning first
- Search broadly from the header; filter precisely inside a table.
- Open records in drawers so the working list stays underneath.
- Filter and sort before using Previous / Next.