Event Settings Overview

Figure 3-1 System Setup


This figure shows the Configuration Type in System Setup

The Event Settings Overview is the main configuration window for setting up parameters and settings for furniture fitting, sound systems, utensils, and other equipment needed by the ship operator to organize an event. The Configuration Type features Booking Groups, Event Category, Event Code, Group Type, In-House, Item Type, Location Type, Location Link, Package Type, Price By, Providers, and Set Up Type Functions.

Configuration Type

Configuration Type contains all the general settings used in the Event module and are described below:

  • Booking Group: The Booking Group holds the security codes that determine who is allowed to book or change an event location.

  • Event Category: The Event Category code is used to categorize the type of event and is mainly used in report printing.

  • Event Code: The Event Code holds the Priced By, Event Category, and Event Name that enables a quick entry of an Event on the Event Detail Form.

  • Group Type: The Group Type code defines the specific type of Group, which vary from one Cruise Line to another.

  • In-House: The In-House code defines an event category associated with the department or area for a non-group event.

  • Item Type: The Item Type code defines the items by groups, for example, utensils, linens, furniture and much more.

  • Location Link: The Location Link holds a generic code for a location that groups a few locations, to facilitate the copying of templates from one ship to another.

  • Package Type: The Package Type defines the packages used to help find a specific package.

  • Price By: This stores the price by codes available to the cruise liner. See the table below:

    Table 3-1 Price by Configuration Type

    Field Name Description

    C

    Consumption

    F

    Fixed

    A

    Fixed Guests

    R

    Fixed Cabins

    L

    Calculated Guests

    S

    Calculated Cabins

  • Providers: The Providers code defines the shipboard group responsible for fulfilling items required by the event.

  • Setup Type: The Setup Type defines the available seating or set up for the location. For example, U-Shape seating, Theater, Pool Party, Conference, and others.

Adding New Configuration Codes

Figure 3-2 New Configuration Codes Window


This figure shows the New Configuration Codes Window.
  1. From General Setup group, click Settings and then navigate to Configuration Type to select the type of configuration to add.
  2. The Code field is mandatory. Insert the code, name, and description in the field below the Search bar, and then click Save to save the record.
  3. When you click Save and the input field and the code is empty, the system prompts a warning message: Please enter a unique code. Do you want to correct the value?
  4. Click Yes and insert the code accordingly.
  5. Click Save to save the record.

Editing Configured Code

  1. From the Configuration Type panel, select the code to edit, and then change the description accordingly. Only the name and description column is editable.
  2. Click Save at the ribbon bar to save the changes.

Deleting Configured Code

Select the code to delete and click Delete on the ribbon bar.

Searching for Configured Code

  1. Select the Configuration group from the container and then navigate to the Search bar.
  2. Enter the keyword in the search bar and click Find to search. The matching results are highlighted in yellow.