Before you begin:
Create seasons first in the Seasons File. Once your seasons are created you also need to set up your Discount Group Codes in Reservation Accounting, in Accounting Information of the Control File. The Discount Group Codes are then assigned in the Unit File, using the Rates and Seasons tab. Go to the Files Menu off the RMS main menu and choose Rate Definition File and then choose Discount Rates after you have completed these requirements.
Search:
Use Search to view or modify an existing rate record. Enter a search value, such as the ID or description of a rate record to modify and click GO.
Show all:
Choose from the select list displayed when choosing the Show all option. Highlight the rate and press <Enter> or double-click to retrieve the record.
Year:
You will find three years; each labeled for an active year in the system. The current year is the default year or the one automatically used for the rate you create. The unused years will be underlined. The year that you are viewing will not be underlined. To select another year click on the desired year.
New:
Click "New" to create a new rate record.
Rate ID:
The Rate ID text box becomes active and an internal ID number is automatically displayed. You may leave this number or create a short identifier you may recognize more easily. It may be an abbreviation of the description of the rate. An example may be "PV" for a Partial View rate. Type in the ID or name for your new rate and press, <TAB>.
Description:
This information should describe or explain the new rate record. Type a short description for the new record and press <TAB>. The ID "PV", for example might have a description of "Partial Ocean View".
Season ID:
Each rate record is tied to a season record. You may choose the season record by clicking the Season ID [Ú] button. The button presents a list from which you may choose a season you have already created in the seasons file. Choosing a season record links the season to this new rate record. Double-click the season in the list to link it to the new rate you are defining.
Dates for Attached Seasons:
A pop up box shows the season record with your descriptions and dates detailing the breaks in the year that you have defined.
Rates:
As a set of dates is highlighted, the season information is displayed in the "For " text box below the Dates For Attached Seasons portion of the screen.
Weekly: Enter the weekly discount amount in the weekly text box.
Daily: Enter the daily discount amount, if used in the daily text box.
Show all: Once all discount amounts are entered click the show all button to see a display of the season description, date and charge or fee listed for each break in the season.
Discount Options:
The Groups are defined in the Reservation Accounting screen of Accounting Information in the Control File. The Group codes must be in the Unit File in order for the discount to be applied.
Group: Enter in the predefined group code.
Level: Enter in the level of the group. You can define as many levels as you want with out having to reassign a new Group to the Unit.