OPERA Controls — Blocks

The following tables outline the functions, parameters, and settings that can be configured in the OPERA Controls Blocks group.

Table 9-4 OPERA Controls — Blocks Functions

FUNCTION	RELATED FUNCTION / PARAMETER / SETTING	DESCRIPTION
BUSINESS BLOCK [BUSINESS_BLOCK]		Activates full Business Block functionality
ALTERNATE DATES [ALTERNATE_DATES]		Activates the alternate dates functionality.
BLOCK RESTRICTIONS [SET_BLOCK_PICKUP_RESTRICTIONS]		Ability to set Restrictions on the Block level.
CONTRACT BILLING [CONTRACT_BILLING]		Activates the contract billing functionality.
GROUP ROOMING LIST IMPORT [GROUP_ROOMING_LIST_IMPORT]		Activates the import list functionality on a group rooming list.
MASTER SUB ALLOCATIONS [MASTER_SUB_ALLOCATIONS]		Activates the master sub allocation functionality.
MASTER SUB BLOCKS [MASTER_SUB_BLOCKS]		Activates the master sub block functionality.
	SYNCHRONIZE MASTER SUB BLOCKS PARAMETER [SYNCHRONIZE_MASTER_SUB]	Enables the synchronization of data from the master block to the sub block.
TOUR SERIES [TOUR_SERIES]		Activates the tour series functionality.
	TOUR SERIES HANDLING SETTING [TOUR_SERIES_HANDLING]	Determines whether tour series performs as a simple copy or as sub-bookings. Valid values: S (Simple Copy) M (Master/Sub)
TRACES [BLOCK_TRACES]		Activates the block traces functionality.

Table 9-5 OPERA Controls — Blocks Parameters

PARAMETER	RELATED FUNCTION / PARAMETER / SETTING	DESCRIPTION
ACCESS EXCLUSION [ACCESS_EXCLUSION]		Enables access exclusion for the block. When a block access exclusion is configured for a business block, specific central reservation offices (CROs) cannot edit the block (i.e., add a new reservation or modify an existing reservation in the block; cancel a reservation in the block, or both).
ALIAS [BOOKING_ALIAS]		Enables the entry of a booking name alias.
ALLOW RATE EDITING WITH RATE CODE [ALLOW_RATE_EDITING_WITH_RATE_CODE]		Enables rate editing with rate code.
AUTO ASSIGN SUB BLOCK CODE [AUTO_SUB_BLOCK_CODES]		Automatically generates sub business block codes. Enables regular tour series in addition to custom tour series.
BLANK BUSINESS BLOCK START DATE [DEFAULT_BLANK_BB_START_DATE]		Sets the arrival date to blank for new business block.
BLOCK CODE TEMPLATE [BLOCK_CODE_TEMPLATE]		Activates the block code template functionality.
	TEMPLATE PATTERN SETTING [BUSINESS_BLOCK_TEMPLATE]	Specifies the block code format to be used when a new block is created.
BLOCK CONTRACT GRID [BLOCK_CONTRACT]		Shows the contract as a selectable option in the room rate grid.
	AUTOLOAD CONTRACT GRID PARAMETER [AUTOLOAD_CONTRACT_GRID]	Loads the contract grid with the initial grid.
BLOCK OWNER LOCKING [BLOCK_OWNER_LOCKING]		Makes the block owner locking status setting appear.
	BLOCK OWNER LOCKING STATUS SETTING [BLOCK_OWNER_LOCKING_STATUS]	Specifies the status at which the Owner field becomes locked within the block status flow.
BLOCK RANKING [RANKING]		Enables the Ranking field to be available on business blocks.
BLOCK RATE CODE NO OVERLAP [BLOCK_RATECODE_NO_OVERLAP]		Disables blocks with overlapping dates from having the same rate code.
BUSINESS BLOCK TYPE [BUSINESS_BLOCK_TYPE]		Activates the Business Block Type field on the business block.
CONVERSION [CONVERSION]		Enables the Conversion field to appear on business blocks.
COPY WITH DATE OPTION [COPY_WITH_DATE_OPTION]		Copies business blocks with the option to select a date range from the source business block.
CUTOFF [CUTOFF]		Activates the cutoff functionality for Cutoff Days / Cutoff Date and cutoff procedure.
DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR BLOCKS [BLOCK_DEPOSIT_REQUIRED]		Requires a deposit for blocks with the deposit reservation type.
ELASTIC BLOCK [ELASTIC_BLOCK]		Activates the elastic block functionality.
	SELL LIMITS FUNCTION [SELL_LIMITS]	Activates the sell limit functionality.
	SHOULDER DATES PARAMETER [SHOULDER_DATES]	Activates the Block Shoulder Dates functionality.
	MAXIMUM SHOULDER DAYS SETTING [MAX_SHOULDER_DAYS]	Defines the maximum number of days a block can arrive early or checkout late.
ENFORCE BLOCK CODE PATTERN LENGTH [ENFORCE_BLOCKCODE_TEMPLATE_LENGTH]		Enforces the maximum length based on the block code pattern for manual entry when the block code template is not defined.
LOWEST GUARANTEED RATE [RATE_PROTECT]		Enables the lowest guaranteed rate for business blocks.
MULTI BLOCK RATES [MULTI_BLOCK_RATES]		Enables you to select multiple rates on blocks.
	MAXIMUM BLOCK RATES SETTING [MAXIMUM_BLOCK_RATES]	Controls the maximum number of rates that can be attached to a business block.
NON COMPETE [NON_COMPETE]		Makes the non-compete flag available on business blocks.
OCCUPANCY SPLIT PER ROOM TYPE [USE_OCCUPANCY_FOR_ROOMBLOCK]		Enables the number of occupants per room type to be entered in the block grid. Based on the number of occupants, a rate per occupancy can also be added for a more accurate forecast.
RATE CODE MANDATORY BLOCK HEADER [MANDATORY_RATE_CODE_BLOCKS]		Makes the rate code mandatory for the block header.
RETURN BLOCK TO HOUSE [BLK_TO_HOUSE]		Returns block rooms to the house after cutoff.
ROOM TRANSACTION CODE ON BLOCK [ROOM_TRX_CODE_ON_BLOCK]		Makes a field appear for storing the transaction code to use when posting room charges for the reservations linked to the business block.
SHIFT DATE [SHIFT_DATE]		Activates the shift date functionality.
UNIQUE BLOCK CODE [UNIQUE_BLOCKCODE]		Makes the block code unique.
WASH SCHEDULE [WASH_SCHEDULE]		Enables you to configure the wash schedule.
WEB FUNCTION SPACE CONFIG [WEB_FUNCTION_SPACE_CONFIG]		Allows you to configure a function space with the meeting rooms on the web options even though the property does not have the license code active.

Table 9-6 OPERA Controls — Blocks Settings

SETTING	DESCRIPTION
BLOCK CODE GENERATION PATTERN [DEFAULT_BLOCK_CODE_TEMPLATE]	Defines the block code pattern to auto generate the block code. Valid values: 'Y', 'YY', 'YYYY' for year 'M', 'MM', for month number 'MON' for the month name 'D', 'DD' for the day number '?' to define the increment position 'A' for any alpha
BLOCK CODE VALIDATION RULE [BLOCK_CODE_VALIDATION_RULE]	Controls the validation of when a specific block code can be reused. Note: this setting is only available when the Unique Block Code parameter is inactive. Valid values: NON_OVERLAPPING_DATES START_OF_INVENTORY_WEEK
CATERING STATUS WHEN COPYING AN EVENT [COPY_CATERING_STATUS]	Identifies the catering status when copying an event. Valid values: All status codes where the catering deduct inventory = N and starting status = Y.
COPY BOOKING NOTES [COPY_BLOCK_NOTES]	Copies booking notes by default. Valid values: Yes No
COPY BOOKING STATUS [COPY_BOOKING_STATUS]	Identifies the booking status while copying a booking. Valid values: All status codes where the starting status = Y.
DEFAULT NEW BLOCK STATUS [DEFAULT_NEW_BLOCK_STATUS]	Identifies the default block status for new blocks. Valid values: All status codes where the starting status = Y.
MAX BLOCK AVAIL DAYS [MAX_BLOCK_AVAIL_DAYS]	Defines the maximum number of days from the current business date, for which a block can be created.
MAXIMUM BLOCK ADVANCED BOOKING DAYS [MAX_BLOCK_ADV_BOOKING_DAYS]	Defines how far into the future from the current business date a group block can be created.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NIGHTS FOR BLOCK RESERVATION [MAX_BLOCK_DAYS]	Defines the maximum number of nights a block reservation can be booked.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BLOCK DAYS [MAXIMUM_NIGHTS_FOR_BLOCK_RESERVATIONS]	Maximum number of block days.
PROFILE PROMPT FOR BLOCKS [PROMPT_PROFILE_BB]	Determines whether to prompt for linking of profiles to business block. Valid values: N (none) P (prompt) R (required)
ROOMING LIST RESERVATION METHODS [RESV_METHOD_TYPE]	Identifies the reservation methods that enable entry of the rooming list due date. Valid values: All booking methods.
TURN BOOKING INTO ACTUAL UPON [TURN_BOOKING_INTO_ACTUAL_UPON]	Turns a booking into status ACTUAL upon booking arrival / booking departure. Valid values: ARRIVAL (bookings turn to ACTUAL on the booking arrival date) DEPARTURE (bookings turn to ACTUAL on the booking departure date) NOTUSED (bookings do not turn to ACTUAL)