Defining Default Cash Collection Parameters by Computer
This section describes the Cash Collection parameters that can be set by computer.
If you are working in a terminal server environment and defaults are defined on both the terminal server and on the workstation, those defined on the workstation override those defined by computer.
To define Cash Collection parameters by computer:
- Log in to the computer.
- Launch GNA.
- Select Application Configurations > Accounts Receivable > Cash Collection Defaults.
- Select Computer.
- Complete the parameters described in this section.
- Click Save after completing the setup.
General Parameters
Cashier ID: Enter a maximum of 12 characters to be used as an identification for all users using the computer.
The following parameters are disabled when you select Computer:
- Default Payment Type
- Default Installment
- Default Cycle
- Display Fiscal Year Field
- Allow Misc. Cash Receipts
- Display Installment Field
- Display Cycle Code Field
Year: Enter the year for the bills that you want to collect. Otherwise, leave this field blank to collect bills from all years.
Receipting
Receipting Group: Enter a maximum of three characters in the Receipting Group field.
The Receipt Number comprises the Receipting Group and the Sequence Number (RECEIPT_SEQ) in the USR_KEY_RECEIPT table. One is added to the sequence number for each new receipt.
By Cashier ID: This is automatically selected when the Cash Collection Parameters are defined by computer. It cannot be modified.
Receipt Printer Name: Select the name of the printer you are using for receipts from the drop-down list.
Auto Print Receipt: Select this option to automatically print the receipt when the Cash Collection Wizard is at the required step. Deselect this option to have cashiers click the Print button instead.
Credit Card
Payment Type: Select the payment type for credit card payments from the Credit Card Type drop-down list (Table: VT_USR_CCTYPE).
Data Entry: Select one of the following Data Entry options;
- Automatic: if the credit card information can be read automatically and transferred to the Credit Card Data screen.
- Manual: if the credit card information is entered manually.
- Credit Card information cannot be entered manually when you are using the Cash Collection Wizard.
Credit Card Printer Port: Enter the port number for the credit card printer.
Print Credit Card Receipt: Select this option to
Early / Late Payment Options
The following options are not applicable to Govern OpenForms. These permissions are set in the Govern OpenForms Designer (OFD).
- Allow Interest Data Entry
- Allow Charge Data Entry
- Allow Penalty Data Entry
- Allow Fee Data Entry
- Allow Discount Data Entry
- Allow Demand Data Entry
Printer: Select one of the following options:
Windows Printer: Select the network printer
Font Size: Enter the point size of the text.
Use Bold Font: Select this option to print the receipt in bold.
Port: Enter the port number for the printer.
Defining Cash Collection Cashier Parameters by Computer
The following parameters are defined in the User Registry Manager by computer. These options can be changed on the fly in Govern, as well:
- Cash Drawer Name: Enter the name of the Cash Drawer in the parameter.
- Open Cash Drawer Sequence Command: Enter the sequence required to open the cash drawer.
These parameters can be defined in GNA or in Govern.
Defining Cash Collection Parameters in GNA
To define these parameters in GNA:
- Launch GNA.
- Select Parameters > User Registry Editor.
- Select Cash Collection Cashier for the Registry Filter.
- Select Computer Name for the Registry Key Type.
- Update the parameters.
- Click Save.
Defining Cash Collection Parameters in Govern
To define these parameters in Govern:
- Launch Govern.
- Open a Profile that contains Cash Collection.
- Open the Cash Collection form.
- Click the Cash Collection Cashier icon .
This opens the User Registry Manager.
Cash Collection Cashier is already selected for the Registry Filter.
- Select Computer Name for the Registry Key Type.
- Update the parameters.
- Click Save.
Adding the Terminal Code
When you are integrating credit card payments with Cash Collection, you can add the terminal code in the User Registry Manager. The code is supplied by the manufacturer of the credit / debit card terminal.
To add the Terminal Code for credit and debit card payments:
- Launch GNA.
- Select Parameters > User Registry Editor.
- Select Cash Collection Parameters for the Registry Editor.
- Select Computer Name for the Registry Key Type.
- Enter the required code in the Terminal Code parameter.
- Click Save.
Defining Default Cash Collection Parameters by User
This section describes the Cash Collection parameters that can be defined by user. For a description of the parameters enabled for the setup by computer, see Defining Default Cash Collection Parameters by Computer on page 85.
If defaults are defined at both the computer and the user level, the user settings override the computer settings.
To define Cash Collection parameters by user:
- Launch GNA.
- Select Application Configurations > Accounts Receivable > Cash Collection Defaults.
- Select UserId.
- Select the user account that you want to define from the drop-down list.
You can click the option beside the drop-down list and create a new user account.
- Complete the parameters described in this section.
- Click Save after completing the setup.
General
- Cashier ID: Enter a maximum of 12 characters to be used as an identification for all users using the computer.
- Default Payment Type: Select the default payment type from the drop-down list, such as, Cash, Credit Card, Certified Check, or Money Order (Table: VT_USR_CCTYPE)
Note: The Default Payment Type and Credit Card Type cannot be the same.
Default Installment: Select the default installment to display on the screen, first, second, third, fourth installment, or total (Table: VT_ SY_INSTALL).
Default Cycle: Select the user-defined cycle from the drop-down list (Table: VT_USR_ ARCYCLE).
Year: Enter the year of the bills that you want to collect or leave this field blank to collect payment on bills from all years.
Receipting
Receipting Group: Enter a maximum of three characters in the Receipting Group field.
The Receipt Number comprises the Receipting Group and the Sequence Number (RECEIPT_SEQ) in the USR_KEY_RECEIPT table. One is added to the sequence number for each new receipt.
By User ID: This is automatically selected when the Cash Collection Parameters are defined by User ID. It cannot be modified.
Receipt Printer Name: Select the name of the receipt printer from the drop-down list.
Auto Print Receipt: Select this option to automatically print the receipt for every cash collection payment.
Credit Card Type
Select the payment type for credit card payments from the Credit Card Type drop-down list (Table: VT_USR_CCTYPE).
The Credit Card Type and Default Payment Type must be different.
Data Entry
Select one of the following Data Entry options;
- Automatic: if the credit card information can be read automatically and transferred to the Credit Card Data screen.
- Manual: if the credit card information is entered manually.
Note: Credit Card information cannot be entered manually when you are using the Cash Collection Wizard.
Credit Card Print Port: Enter the port number for the credit card printer.
Print Credit Card Receipt: Select this option to enable printing of the credit card receipt.
Display Options
Select the options to display on the Cash Collection Payment Data Entry user forms:
- Display Fiscal Year Field: Select this option to display the fiscal year on the cashier’s screen.
- Allow Misc. Cash Receipts: Select this option to grant the user the right to enter new miscellaneous cash receipt charges.
- Display Installment Field: Select this option to display the installment field on the cashier’s screen.
- Display Cycle Code Field: Select this option to display the Cycle Code Field on the cashier’s screen.
- Last Deposit Number: This field is displayed if Last Deposit Number is selected in the Default Deposit Number field on the Accounts Receivable General Parameters form.
Year: To display the amount owing by a specific year on the user forms, enter the year in this field. Leave this field blank to display the total amount owing.
Early / Late Payment Options
The following parameters are not applicable to Govern OpenForms.
- Allow Interest Data Entry
- Allow Charge Data Entry
- Allow Penalty Data Entry
- Allow Fee Data Entry
- Allow Discount Data Entry
- Allow Demand Data Entry
These parameters are defined in the OpenForms Designer (OFD).
Printer Select Windows Printer or Port as applicable for your printer setup.
Windows Printer: Select the network printer for cash collection receipts, if you selected Windows Printer.
Port: Enter the port number for the printer, if you selected Port.
Cash Drawer: Select this option to display the Cash Drawer on the Payment Data Entry function and permit the cashier to open and close a cash drawer from the Payment Data Entry function. See Payment Data Entry on page 111.
Font Size: Enter the point size of the text.
Use Bold Font : Select this option to print the receipt in bold.
The following options are disabled in for Govern OpenForms:
- Cash Drawer
- Print Receipt Journal
- Bill Validation
- Check Validation
Defining Cash Collection Cashier Parameters by User ID
The following parameters are defined in the User Registry Manager by User ID. These options can be changed more frequently than other Cash Collection Parameters. They can be defined on the fly in Govern:
- Autocollapse MCR and A/R Class Distribution: This option is selected by default and the user must expand the MCR and A/R Class Distribution parameters on the Govern OpenForms Cash Collection form.
Deselect this option to expand the option by default. See the A/R Class Distribution documentation for further details.
- Show only Accounts with Balance: Select this option to display the accounts with a balance greater than zero.
- Year to Collect: Enter the year of the bills that you want to collect or leave this field blank to display bills from all years.
These parameters can be defined in GNA or in Govern.
Defining Cash Collection Parameters in GNA
To define these parameters in GNA:
- Launch GNA.
- Select Parameters > User Registry Editor.
- Select Cash Collection Cashier for the Registry Filter.
- Select User ID for the Registry Key Type.
- Update the parameters.
- Click Save.
Defining Cash Collection Parameters in Govern
To define these parameters in Govern:
- Launch Govern.
- Open a Profile that contains Cash Collection.
- Open the Cash Collection form.
- Click the Cash Collection Cashier icon .
This opens the User Registry Manager.
Cash Collection Cashier is already selected for the Registry Filter.
- Select User ID for the Registry Key Type.
- Update the parameters.
- Click Save.
Discontinued Cash Collection Parameters
The following parameters are found in the User Registry Manager. These parameters are used in Govern for Windows, but are no longer used in Govern OpenForms.
- Govern: Default Access Type: The access type is provided by the dynamic search queries.
- Govern: Slip Printer Driver
- Govern: Slip Printer Font Size
- Payment Data Entry: Deposit
The following parameters are found on the Cash Collection Parameters form. They are used in Govern for Windows, but are not used in Govern OpenForms.
- Allow Interest Data Entry
- Allow Charge Data Entry
- Allow Penalty Data Entry
- Allow Fee Data Entry
- Allow Discount Data Entry
- Allow Demand Data Entry
These permissions are defined in the Govern OpenForms Designer (OFD).
The following options are disabled in for Govern OpenForms:
- Cash Drawer
- Print Receipt Journal
- Bill Validation
- Check Validation
Related Topics
Cash Collection Module