Appointment Booking System Parameter Configuration

The following table describes the recommended settings for parameter values in the ABS.

Parameter Recommended Value

Month Start Date

Set this parameter to 1. This parameter is primarily relevant if you use constraints for monthly capacity.

Week Start Date

Set this parameter to 1. This parameter is primarily relevant if you use constraints for weekly capacity.

ABS - Days to Start

Set this parameter value to at least 0. To allow booking on the same day, set this parameter value to 0.

ABS - Days to End

Set this parameter to a value greater than the ABS - Days to Start value, but less than 60. Setting this value higher results in longer loading times and the possibility of exceeding the 10,000 record limit.

ABS - Logging Level

Set this parameter to 3, but when you encounter problems, set it to 4.This parameter is the logging level for the ABS. This logging level is not the same as the general logging level.

ABS - Default Number of Slots

Set this parameter to between 5 and 10.

ABS - Timeout

Set this parameter to 5.

Use Assignment Manager

For debugging purposes, set this parameter to 0 so that all employees in the service region who are on duty are considered. If you use Assignment Manager, then set this parameter to 1.