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Understanding the Channel Setup Screen for EQC
The Channels Setup screen allows you to configure the various channels used to sell a property's inventory through third parties such as a travel agent on a global distribution system (GDS), or an Internet portal such as Expedia on an alternate distribution system (ADS). OPERA channel configuration is required for the Expedia Quick Connect (EQC) channel to ensure that smooth and accurate transactions are processed between EQC and OPERA. You need to map GDS/ADS host codes to OPERA codes, and specify what, how, and when information is sent to GDS/ADS users. This is accomplished by selecting the tabs in the bottom grid. The following tabs must be configured for the EQC channel:
To create and configure the EQC channel, select Setup > Configuration > Channels > Channel Setup. The Channels screen opens.
The Channels screen consists of three key areas – the search criteria, the top grid, and the bottom grid.
Channel. Enter or select the channels that have been set up in OPERA. Leave this blank to see all channels.
Channel Type. Enter or select a channel type setup in the system. Channel types include: ADS, GDS, ON BEHALF, SWITCH, or WEB.
Rate Type. Enter or select rate type.
The top grid area provides a list of the channels currently configured in OPERA.
You can create new channels by selecting the New button, or modify existing channels by placing your cursor on the line of the channel and selecting the Edit button. The OPERA Channel Configuration window opens. For additional information on how to create or modify a channel, see Creating or Modifying a Channel. You can also delete an existing channel by selecting the Delete button.
Select. Select this button to view and choose major (channel specific) ADS, GDS, or switches that are already configured within OPERA. These pre-configured channels come from the SID data that is automatically loaded into OPERA tables during installation. For additional information on SID data that is automatically loaded into OPERA tables during installation, refer to the standard OPERA documentation.
You can add new or change the existing channel-specific configuration settings by selecting the tabs in the bottom grid area.
The bottom grid area allows you to configure channel-specific details for the EQC channel.
The following tabs must be configure for the EQC channel. Select the New or Edit button to open the New or Edit window for the corresponding tab, and complete the fields described below. Select the OK button to save your changes.
Select this tab to enter the EQC channel's incoming carrier code. This must be configured.
Carrier. Enter EQC.
Carrier. Enter the two-letter carrier code.
Merchant. Select this check box if the carrier code is being used to setup an independent channel as part of the merchant model functionality.
Inactive. Select to inactivate this carrier.
Select this tab to map the currency codes used in the EQC channel to the currency codes used in OPERA.
Currency Code. Select the currency code used in OPERA.
Channel Currency Code. Enter the currency code that is used on GDS. Oracle recommends you use ISO standards such as USD for the US Dollar.
Lanyon Decimal Position. This is not used by the EQC channel.
Channel Decimal Position. Enter the number of decimals supported by the EQC channel. This is usually 2.
Begin Date. Enter the date the currency becomes active.
End Date. Enter the date when the currency becomes inactive.
Select this tab to enter the guarantee codes that are accepted through the EQC Channel.
Important: You must first configure the guarantee types on the Property Conversions screen.
Guarantee Type. Select the guarantees that are valid for the EQC channel.
Channel Guarantee Type. Enter the channel conversion guarantee type code.
Requirement Code. Select the appropriate requirement code that corresponds with the guarantee type from list of values.
Begin Date. Enter the date when this guarantee type is valid.
End Date. Enter the date when this guarantee type is considered invalid.
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