General interface for BC Bid

This section describes some general BC Bid interface and functionality.

Browser Types

We recommended using Google Chrome. Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Safari browsers have also been tested with BC Bid.

If using Firefox, note that some pop-up messages will include an option to hide further pop-ups. Toggling this to 'yes, hide future pop-ups/notifications' will limit the users ability to complete workflows. BC Bid is not compatible with Internet Explorer.

Expand/Collapse Menu

1. The left-hand menu can be expanded or collapsed by selecting the double arrow. When collapsed the icon related to each step is visible, hover over the icon to see the name.
2. Expanded view.
3. Filters on tables can be expanded by clicking the funnel icon.
4. Expanded.
5. Click pin icon to keep open.

Search Commodity Codes

In the Commodity Code search pop-up (only), the search is first match not best match. First match relates to close spelling as you progress down the alphanumeric tree, whereas best match considers context. Alternatively, searching in the Commodities drop-down produces a best match result. 

Note that when there is an active search, the commodity code selector sticks to the search results. Be sure to reset the search to allow you to expand the selection you want. You can also update your search to include results with terms in that specific tree.

For more details, please see the Commodity Codes video.

Adding files

i. Select the document to upload.

ii. Click Open.

iii. Alternatively, open Windows Explorer and drag the file to the Click or Drag to add files button.

File Size and File Formats

File uploads are limited to 500 MB. An individual file of 500MB can be uploaded. If multiple files are being uploaded at the same time, the total size must also be under 500 MB. File types include common business application file types. There are an unlimited number of attachments.

Text Fields Editing Toolbar

Most text fields in the application allow for the entry of rich text using the editor or What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) toolbar. Only some of the buttons on this toolbar are operational. 
Copy/Paste: Use CTRL+C for copy and CTRL+V for paste instead of mouse-click (right-click).
Also note that pasting in a bulleted list from an external document may not work as expected. Copy in an un-bulleted list of text, select these rows of text, and then click the Bulleted List icon in the toolbar.  
 

Close to Save Using “X” 

In many instances throughout BC Bid, you will make selections in a dialog box. In cases where you do not see a Save & Close button, click the “X” at the top-right of the dialog box, the application saves your entry.

Adding a Link to a Text Field

Create New Link

To create a new link directly from a web page:

1. Copy link from web page.
2. Paste link into text field.
3. Select text link and click the link button.
4. In the dialog box, paste web address into URL field.
5. Click Ok. 

Copy and Edit a Link

If copying a link from another source such as a word document:

1. Copy text with URL from word document or other source.
2. Select the link text and click the link button
3. In the dialog box, delete the content of the URL field.
4. Go to the webpage and copy the URL.
5. Paste into the URL field.
6. Click OK.