BC parameter
The program description deals with the following:
- Remarks on Program function
- Remarks on Data fields
- Use Index to find the field details required
Remarks on program function
The batch communication supports the option of exchanging statistics and update data via XML files between the main and sub-installations. Data exchange with software applications of other manufacturers is also possible with XML files.
The batch communication parameters for import and export of XML files from and to the main and branch servers can be updated, i.e. programmed, changed or cleared, with this program. Data which has already been stored can also be displayed for information.
Note:
The batch communication parameters must
be updated for every installation, i.e. for all sub-installations and for the
main installation. This defines the names of the import and export files and
the local directories on the appropriate hard disk of the MICROS Retail OSCAR POS server.
The option Use batch comm. should also be activated in program System -> Configuration -> Installation to ensure that XML files can be created for this installation.
Click
on the graphic for further help with programming the batch communication via XML.
Remarks on data fields
The following description deals with all available options for update of this basic data.
As with nearly all other programs the following also applies here:
- The entry mask for this program may differ in your MICROS Retail OSCAR POS program. Some data fields may be missing.
- There may be defaults or firmly defined selection options for some data fields. These cannot be updated in the current program.
- Fields with enforced entry defined are to be found in the entry masks as are fields where entry is optional.
- If the data record is updated over several pages of entry masks, the dialog window is reached by clicking on the appropriate button with <Mouse key 1>.
- The same procedure also applies to call up of another update program from this program.
- In some cases you may find so-called "Switches" which are activated or deactivated by the user with <Mouse key 1>, depending on the setting. Activated switches have a dark top, deactivated switches are lighter.
Installation
Entry range permitted: numeric 1 - 99999
Enter the number of the installation for which the batch communication parameters are to be updated.
If the number is not known, the data record can be selected with Search.
Input directory
Entry range permitted: alphanumeric max. 40 pos.
Enter the complete path for the local input directory of the hard disk of this installation. Please ensure that the directory name ends with a backslash (e.g. D:\Statistik_In\). The directory name can be entered as required.
The XML files are stored in the input directory so that they can be imported via button "BC pick up statistics" or "BC pick up Upd.Inst." in the MICROS Retail OSCAR POS database.
The following files are stored in the input directory depending on the type of installation.
- Main installation = Statistics data from the parented sub-installations
- Sub-installation = Update data from the parented main installation.
Output directory
Entry range permitted: alphanumeric max. 40 pos.
Enter the complete path for the local output directory of the hard disk for this installation. Please ensure that the directory name ends with a backslash (e.g. D:\Update_Isnt \). The directory name can be entered as required.
The XML files are stored in the input directory which is exported with button "BC create statistics" or "BC create Upd.Inst." from the MICROS Retail OSCAR POS database.
The following files are stored in the output directory depending on the type of installation.
- Main installation = Update data for parented sub-installations
- Sub-installation = Statistics data for parented main installation
Input file name
Entry range permitted: alphanumeric max. 20 pos.
Enter the name for the input files; any name can be chosen, but it should be easy to identify (e.g. statistics for statistics files and update for updating files). When these files are exported, the installation no. and the consecutive status no. will be added to the file name, e.g. Statistik2_1 (Statistics = version name; 2= no. of installation; _1= consecutive status no.).
The following files are stored in the output directory depending on the type of installation.
- Main installation = Statistics data from parented sub-installations (e.g. Statistik2_1).
- Sub-installation = Update data from parented main installations (e.g. Update2_1).
Output file name
Entry range permitted: alphanumeric max. 20 pos.
Enter the name for the output file; any name can be chosen, but it must be easy to identify (e.g.. Statistics for statistics files and Update for updating files). When these files are exported, the installation no. and the consecutive status no. will be added to the file name, e.g. Statistik2_1 (Statistics = version name; 2= no. of installation; _1= consecutive status no.).
The following files are stored in the output directory depending on the type of installation
- Main installation = Update data for the parented sub-installations (e.g. Update2_1).
- Sub-installation = Statistics data for the parented main installation (e.g. Statistik2_1).
Entry range permitted: alphanumeric max. 60 pos.
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