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Category: Module 7: Administration

Setup Supplier : Zaui

Modified October 23, 2024 | Created October 23, 2024 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Advanced, API

For a Zaui client to connect and resell one of your products, please complete the following steps Login to your Zaui account. Click on Resellers > Companies > Companies List. Click Create Company. Enter airline details. Under Remote Supplier Connection Details, set Remote Supplier System Type to Blue Sky Booking. Enter API Endpoint:

Enter API Key, Reseller ID and Supplier ID as provided by Read More

Setup Supplier : Ventrata

Modified October 23, 2024 | Created October 23, 2024 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Advanced, API

For a Ventrata client to connect and resell one of your products, please complete the following steps:

How are taxes calculated

Modified November 19, 2021 | Created November 19, 2021 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

All taxes a processed at the sales line item level and then added together to provide the total tax on the invoice.

Website Integration: Add booking requests to booking flow

Modified September 20, 2023 | Created March 29, 2021 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

The desktop and mobile bookings offers a sophisticated hybrid booking request option which opens new avenues of revenue and customer interaction.

#712 – Connection not Open to Receive

Modified August 24, 2020 | Created August 24, 2020 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting

Install MiraServ » Install MiraServ

Setup mobile App with booking, current status and dashboard functions

Modified February 10, 2020 | Created February 10, 2020 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

For rapid roll-out of mobile App integrations, we recommend: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-turn-your-website-into-a-mobile-app-with-7-lines-of-json-631c9c9895f5/ You can include these direct links: New Booking https://mobile.blueskybooking.com/Booking.aspx?Company_ID={Company_ID} Flight Status https://mobile.blueskybooking.com/Status.aspx?Company_ID={Company_ID} My Bookings https://mobile.blueskybooking.com/Dashboard.aspx?Company_ID={Company_ID}

#792 – Pinpad write/comm error

Modified January 27, 2020 | Created January 27, 2020 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting

Possible PINpad hardware connection issue. Disconnect all cables to PINpad: power, serial connection to computer Re-connect PINpad cables. Reboot computer. Run PINpad Initialization. Call Eigen at 604-736-1066 if does not recover.

Adding notices to web and mobile searches

Modified July 24, 2019 | Created July 24, 2019 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

There are times when you may want to apply a general notice to your online bookings.  This can be done with notices.

PCI Compliance

Modified June 20, 2018 | Created June 20, 2018 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Payment Integration

Charge Our basic payment interface encrypts card numbers in our database which can be processed independently on 3rd party terminals. It does not include a PCI compliance certificate. Authorize.Net Authorize.Net allows direct payment integration but does not include a PCI compliance certificate. Credit cards supported Debit cards not supported http://www.authorize.net/resources/blog/understanding-pci-compliance/ MiraServ We trust Eigen Development for our fully integration payment solution and to handle all Read More

Setup Authorize.Net

Modified July 19, 2018 | Created June 19, 2018 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Payment Integration

1. Setup API Credentials & Keys 2. Disable Enhance Address Verification Service (AVS) 3. Add new forms of payment with configuration.

Adding code scanning to the billing

Modified March 7, 2022 | Created May 23, 2018 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Scanning bar codes and QR codes can increase efficiency when adding inventories to the billing.

Website Integration: Create booking lookup widget

Modified November 21, 2018 | Created May 13, 2018 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

How to create a simple booking lookup on your web page.

Set maximum number of passengers per online booking

Modified April 4, 2018 | Created April 4, 2018 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

The default maximum number of passengers per booking is 6 online.

#778 – Invalid StationID

Modified August 2, 2018 | Created March 12, 2018 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting

This issue will occur if you have properly connected PINpad station but then a different station is selected from the Login window.  The configuration is tied directly and so selecting a different station can break the communication between the two applications.

Automatically link agent in online bookings

Modified May 6, 2019 | Created February 21, 2018 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

A powerful sales tool which can be used to leverage existing business relationships.

#83 – Maximum refund credit reached

Modified March 12, 2018 | Created December 7, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting

There is a maximum daily refund limit per station.

Web and mobile warnings and accept conditions

Modified November 20, 2017 | Created November 20, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

#781 – Station not Initialized

Modified March 12, 2018 | Created October 29, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting

Run Initialization steps. » Initialize a PINpad

Routing and Date of Booking filters

Modified November 17, 2017 | Created October 19, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

There are powerful business rules which can be applied granularly to manage pricing.

Update and apply a new inventory price or tax

Modified January 16, 2019 | Created October 19, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

A new inventory price or tax rate can be applied to all existing and future invoices.

#772 – EMV Config Failed

Modified March 12, 2018 | Created August 15, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting

Unplug the PINpad. Plug in the PINpad. Press SETUP during the boot cycle. Enter Password: 952010 Press TERMINAL SETTINGS Press PINPAD MODE PINPAD MODE: E Press CORRRECTION to remove existing setting. Press OK to save Press CANCEL several times to exit out of the menu and then click RESTART

#798 – Pinpad Error

Modified November 3, 2022 | Created August 13, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting

Possible PINpad hardware issue. Temporarily turn off Firewall Temporarily turn off Anti-Virus protection Check to ensure drivers, including USB drivers are up to date. Check, if applicable, Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COMx) Stop and Start MiraServ Run Initialization: 000 and 007 Eigen reports PINpad is pinging host properly Run Payment Resolution steps: Request replacement PINpad Replace PINpad with another PINpad Supply Eigen with Serial number Read More

System Configuration

Modified December 7, 2017 | Created August 10, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Module 7: Administration

System Configuration Click File > Configuration > System. Setup Timezone Click the Timezone tab. Select the time zone. Click OK.

Setup Payments

Modified June 19, 2018 | Created August 10, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Setup a Payment Click Tools > Accounting > Setup > Payments. Select <New Item> from the Payment drop-down list. Enter in the name of the Payment. Optional.  Enter the Grouping. This allows similar methods of payment to be grouped together. Select the Currency. Select the Method of Payment. » Method of Payment Optional.  Select the Change returned, if applicable. Click OK. Restrict a Payment Click Tools > Accounting > Setup > Payments. Open a Read More

Setup Crew

Modified October 5, 2017 | Created August 10, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

The crew members assigned to schedules.

Setup Passenger Types

Modified October 24, 2017 | Created August 10, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

Passenger types allow grouping of commonly defined adult, child and infant profiles.

Manage Crew

Modified October 4, 2017 | Created July 17, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

Open the Crew Assignment window From the Schedules window From the Schedule tab in the main window, Select a schedule. Press CTRL + ENTER or right-click on the selected schedule and click Assign Crew. From the Schedule properties From the Schedule tab, Select a schedule and click Properties. Click the Classes tab. Click Crew. From the Manifest Open a manifest. Press CTRL + ENTER or click Read More

Running another instance of the Booking Agent

Modified May 18, 2023 | Created June 15, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Advanced

The Booking Agent can run multiple instances on the same computer.

Launch in Training Environment

Modified May 9, 2018 | Created June 15, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Advanced

Launching the Booking Agent in the training environment can be helpful when new staff come on board or when you would like to experiment without affecting the live system.

Eigen Response Codes

Modified August 16, 2021 | Created June 15, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting

Full list of Eigen error response codes by payment processor.

Setup Terms and Conditions

Modified November 22, 2017 | Created June 15, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

The terms and conditions can be added using a What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWIG) Editor. The service agreement can be formatting independently for both desktop and mobile browsers.

Setup MiraSecure for online bookings

Modified March 15, 2021 | Created June 15, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Payments

MiraSecure is an eCommerce product which allows pre-authorizing and tokenizing of credit cards. These are important steps for both PCI compliance and for ensuring customers card details are valid.

Website Integration: Create a login widget and synchronize the login state

Modified November 21, 2018 | Created June 15, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

How to synchronize current authentication status and login to the bookings on your web page.

Customizing an element on the desktop or mobile pages

Modified March 8, 2018 | Created May 10, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

You have control over the textual elements on both the desktop and mobile bookings.

3rd Party Credit Processing

Modified October 24, 2017 | Created April 13, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Payment Integration

The booking system can be configured to securely store encrypted credit card numbers and present them to employees for processing on 3rd party payment terminals.

Setup Receipts

Modified November 24, 2020 | Created April 12, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Install the receipt printer Follow the instructions from the disk installation as provided by the manufacturer. Verify the receipt printer has been installed in Windows under Printers and Faxes. It should show a Status of Ready. Setup the receipt printer in the Booking Agent Click File > Preferences > Billing. In the Receipt section, select the receipt printer from the drop-down list. Click OK to save. Read More

Send Eigen Configuration and Log files

Modified June 21, 2017 | Created January 13, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting

There may be a credit or debit card issue that requires technical support from Eigen.

#703 – Communications Response Timeout (#903 – MAC Error)

Modified March 4, 2020 | Created January 13, 2017 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting

Unplug the PINpad from the computer. This is generally a USB-to-Serial cable. Unplug the power for PINpad. Restart MiraServ. » Restart MiraServ Reboot the computer. Plug in the power to the PINpad. Wait for the “Welcome” message. Plug in the PINpad into the computer. Run Initialization steps. » Initialize a PINpad

Add Google Analytics and Tag Manager to online bookings

Modified November 24, 2017 | Created December 13, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

Google Analytics and Tag Manager to track customer flow from websites and advertisements.

Web and mobile configuration settings for basic setup

Modified October 8, 2019 | Created December 12, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

The basic website and mobile settings. Generally these settings will have been setup for you automatically when your company was created.

Add or update a configuration option in the Services XML document

Modified December 11, 2017 | Created December 12, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Advanced

The configuration document manages detailed configuration for the online bookings.

Website Integration: Create a search and current status widget

Modified November 21, 2024 | Created December 8, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

How to create a custom search and current status widget on your website.

Website Integration: Install a Book Now button or link on your website

Modified October 18, 2024 | Created December 8, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Website Integration

How to install a Book Now button or link onto your website.

MiraServ Installation and PINpad Initialization

Modified August 25, 2020 | Created December 6, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Payments, Payment Integration

MiraServ is a 3rd party payment integration product for use with the Booking Agent.

Restart MiraServ

Modified November 2, 2017 | Created December 6, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Payments

MiraServ may require restarting when the configuration file (miraserv.ini) is updated or other system settings have been changed.

#708 – Cannot Open PINpad Port

Modified May 30, 2024 | Created December 6, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Eigen Troubleshooting

The PINPad may lose its COM port setting when upgrading a station, moving wires or general Windows updates.

Setup Email and Fax Templates for Notifications

Modified March 10, 2022 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Module 7: Administration

One of the touch points with customers comes in the form of email communication.

Setup Vouchers

Modified March 11, 2021 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Vouchers allow individualized tickets or vouchers to be created in the system for redemption and tracking.

Setup Coupons

Modified December 6, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Coupons provide a way to promote your business in an easy and tailored way.

Setup Postings

Modified May 23, 2018 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Posting is an event which takes all the active transactions and locks them down so they can be reported to accounting with integrity.

Setup Accounts

Modified October 24, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

A chart of accounts can linked to inventories, taxes and payments. These accounts are displayed in the accounting reports.

Setup Plans

Modified April 15, 2019 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Loyalty plans allow companies to value their repeat business and offer them special discounts and deals.

Setup Customers

Modified December 6, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

A managed customer list for post-paid invoicing.

Setup Agents

Modified January 25, 2018 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Agents create and manage commissionable bookings on behalf of their customers or employees.

Setup Fares

Modified December 6, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

This is the type of passenger booking.

Setup Pricing

Modified December 6, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Pricing groups are the glue between the bookable routes and the linked inventories.

Setup Taxes

Modified December 14, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Multiple taxes can be setup, individually for each currency.

Setup Inventories

Modified December 14, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Inventories are the sales portion of the invoices and can have tax implications, commissions, and can be couponable eligible.

Setup Currencies

Modified October 24, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Accounting

Multiple currencies can setup including a default currency.

Setup Flags

Modified December 6, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

Flags may be applied to individual bookings and can be setup to apply to all future bookings of a customer.

Setup Groups

Modified December 6, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

Groups track customer profiles for downstream reporting and integrations.

Setup Status

Modified April 28, 2018 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

The status defines the category and business rules to apply to the schedule, state, booking or luggage.

Setup Tiers and Policies

Modified January 9, 2018 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

These are the types of booking tickets sold at different price levels and restrictions.

Setup Classes

Modified December 6, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

The bookable sections of the schedule such as passengers, luggage and freight.

Setup Equipment

Modified December 6, 2017 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

The aircraft, boat, bus or another transportation vehicle.

Setup Segments

Modified April 28, 2018 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

A segment allows grouping of related schedules for search filtering and reporting purposes.

Setup Locations

Modified November 20, 2018 | Created September 26, 2016 | Jeff Valair

Filed under Operations

Locations are setup for each of your bases and can be individually enabled for online bookings.

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