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E1 - EH Tables - Comment Fields

Added 12/26/02 - Article ID#: K000131

Overview

Comment fields can use <F3 - LOOK> tables in order to standardize the data entered.  Standardizing entry reduces keystrokes and improves the look of reports.

Example:  Comment-4 is used to record airline information.  The property is located near a small airport with limited commercial service.  The shuttle service uses the information in Comment-4 to know when to pick up arriving guests.  Steps:

1.       Choose Option 090 on the System Manager Menu.

2.       Enter U for Update.

3.       Enter E1 as the table to update.  The system displays “Invalid Table.”

4.       Press <Alt> and <C> at the same time.

5.       Enter a short table title, “Airline Information” and press <ENTER>.

6.       Press <ESCAPE> at the “Delete, Change, List, Print, Sub-records” prompt.

7.       Enter E1 again as the table number.  The table is now in “friendly mode”.

8.       Enter S for sub-record.

9.       Enter an abbreviation for each possible entry to the comment field:
            D - Delta Airlines
            A - American Airlines
            U - Roomed Airlines

10.    Enter the entire name in the description field for each sub-record.

When a reservation is entered, <F3 - LOOK> is available for Comment-4, displaying the possible airlines in a standardized form.  Use the <DNARROW> key to highlight the correct airline and press <ENTER>.  The airline name displays in the comment field.

The comment fields, corresponding tables , and field lengths are: 

Comment Field

Table

Length

Comment Field

Table

Length

Comment-1

EF

20

Comment-10

E7

20

Comment-2

EG

12

Comment-11

E8

20

Comment-3

EH

12

Comment-12

E9

10

Comment-4

E1

20

Comment-13

EA

10

Comment-5

E2

20

Comment-14

EB

2

Comment-6

E3

20

Comment-15

EC

2

Comment-7

E4

20

Comment-16

ED

2

Comment-8

E5

20

Comment-17

EE

2

Comment-9

E6

20

 

 

 

Allowing Free Form Text in Comment Fields with Tables

With an <F3 - LOOK> table activated, it is possible to allow users to enter free form text or an entry from the table. To activate this feature, add the tilde (~) character as a sub-record to the appropriate table.

For example, an <F3 - LOOK> table is created for a reservation comment field in order to track the airline guests are flying. The table does not contain a sub-record for Southwest Airlines. With the tilde (~) sub-record added, the front desk clerk can enter "Southwest" as the airline even though the sub-record does not exist in the <F3 - LOOK> table. The tilde sub-record appears similar to the following.

 

Supported Environments as of10/15/08
See Hardware Requirements for an entire list.
Workstations All workstations must use either Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista (Business or Ultimate) 32-bit only (not 64 bit on workstations) with all service packs installed .  RDP no longer supports Windows 95, 98, ME, or 2000 Workstations.  For RDPWin, a minimum of 1 GB of RAM and a dual core processor or faster are required.  See Hardware Requirements for an entire list.
Servers The data server must be Windows 2003 or 2008 32 or 64 bit with all service packs installed and at least 4GB of RAM (16 for customers with 20 or more workstations).  RDP no longer supports Novell Netware Servers.  Feel free to call RDP Support at 970- 845-7108 with any hardware questions. 
Pervasive The Pervasive database must be Version 9.52 or higher with all Service Packs installed.  See Pervasive Overview.
Printing Issues RDPWin supports all standard Windows Printing environments.  Our legacy RDP-DOS system may not be able to print if the printer is USB, TCP/IP or wireless.  Additionally, printing remotely with Terminal Services or Citrix may not work with RDP-DOS.
NetMeeting or 
Remote Desktop		 To provide the highest level of support, RDP requires access to your system with Remote Desktop or Microsoft NetMeeting.  Carbon Copy and other remote tools are not supported.  See Hardware Requirements for more details.
RDPWin RDPWin is our Microsoft .Net Windows-based software.  It accesses the same database at the same time as your existing RDP-DOS and Internet Reservation Module (IRM).  Please review:
For more information see Hardware Requirements.

 

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