A/R and A/P vendors in Tessitura

Hello there,

We would like to include our scenic studio vendors in Tessitura.  Does anyone utilize a separate database for its vendors or do you use Tessitura and  are you also able to invoice from Tessitura, as well.  

I have looked at different forums on the Tessitura Network website and spent some time searching the site, but have not found anything there that may point me in the right direction.This is not a finance issue, exactly, so if you could give suggestions as to who may be able to help, feel free to let me know that, too. (put it on the development forum, too)

I see the vendors working with a specific customer/constituent type, but I cannot envision a place for the invoicing to vendors.

Is it the creation of a custom screen with fields similar to the contribution tabs with annualized A/R or A/P types with, payment scheduling ability and the ability to 'pay off' the invoice when payment is received?  I don't think it is ticketing compatible since there is not thing to build.  Could designations work for the various invoices or vendor needs and then search on those designations.

I appreciate any suggestions or thoughts,

Michelle