Third Party Parameters

Purpose: These parameters handle all the defaults necessary for the integration of Micros, boats2web and DockMaster API (Accounts Payable Invoices) with DockMaster software.

Micros POS is a Restaurant Point of Sale application that communicates with the DockMaster database through a serial connection (MicrosPOS set up) to validate customer information and post charges.

Boats2web is an application that uploads Boat Inventory from the DockMaster database (Boat Serialized Inventory) and posts it to a host.

DockMaster API is a universal interface that currently works with IQ Ware and Food Trak. The API automation takes Accounts Payable Invoices from these 3rd Party vendors and posts them into the DockMaster database.

Prerequisites If you are going to be using Micros POS, the application must be selected under the DockMaster Parameters, under the Install Information Tab. DockMaster Parameters are located from the DockMaster Menu …highlight System Administration…highlight Configuration…and highlight and select DockMaster Parameters.

From the menu select System Administration, Configuration, Third Party Parameters.

Micros Parameters Tab

-- Port --

Port – The communication port is a required field and defaults to Com1. Please contact your Micros representative for the correct Serial Port connection.

-- Maximum Speed --

Maximum Speed - Click the down arrow to select the maximum baud rate (speed) for the data transfer between the Micros Server and your client PC. Baud rate is the speed that the serial port communicates with the host or modem. DockMaster supports baud rates from 300 to 115,000 baud. If your PC is connected directly to the host machine, you will most likely use 9600 or 19,200 baud. The speed that you use depends on the host

-- Flow Control --

Flow Control – Select the type of communication device that is going to control the flow of data. Computers can send information very quickly. However, there are situations where one computer can send data faster than the other computer can process it. In these cases, the computer on the receiving end needs to inform the sending computer to suspend transmission until the slower computer is able to catch up. A technique called "handshaking" is used to accomplish this task.
Your choices are None, Xon-Xoff, RTS and Xon-RTS. The default is set to Xon-Xoff. The Xon-Xoff allows for the transmission of messages. RTS is for Hardware control. Xon-RTS allows the message recipient to request the continuation of a message transmission.

-- Echo --

Echo – The default value for Echo is ON. This is a Micros default and should not be changed.

-- Transmission Settings --

Server Program - Enter the name of the Server Program. In this case it would be "microspos".
Number of Retries – - Specifies the number of times DockMaster will retry during a file transfer before the transfer is aborted The value will default to 3. The value must be numeric and cannot exceed a maximum length of 3 characters. Micros would like this to be set at 3.
Acknowledgement Timeout – This property is the number of seconds to wait when attempting to make a connection before a timeout error occurs. The system will default the value to 5. The value must be numeric and cannot exceed a maximum length of 3 characters. Micros would like this to be set at 5 seconds.
Log File - Enter the location where transmitted data is stored on your system. The Log File contains all communication acknowledgments, which may contain communication errors. This data may include messages and errors. Use the Browse button to the right of the prompt to select where you want the log file to be stored.
RThreshold – Enter the number of bits the receive buffer must exceed to trigger a receive event. The value must be numeric and cannot exceed 3 characters in length. Micros would like this to be set at 1. Setting the RThreshold to 0 disables generating the OnComm event when characters are received.
SThresthold – Enter the number of bits that are sent per second. The value must be numeric and cannot exceed 3 characters in length. Micros would like this to be set at 1. Setting the SThreshold to 0 disables generating the OnComm event for data transmission events.

-- Transaction Defaults --

The following account information is required by Micros POS. Each of the accounts listed must be filled in. Please consult with your Micros POS representative for more information on each of the accounts and when they are used.

Location Code – Enter the Location of the Micros POS system.
Sales 1 Account – Enter the General Ledger account number that will get credited for a sale. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Sales 2 Account - Enter the General Ledger account number that will get credited for a sale. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Sales 3 Account - Enter the General Ledger account number that will get credited for a sale. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Sales 4 Account - Enter the General Ledger account number that will get credited for a sale. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
A-R Schedule Account – This prompt controls the General Ledger account debited by all MICROS transactions and records this account on each Account Transaction (AT). The Schedule Account on an Account Transaction is used b the system to record the A-R Offset when payment is received against these transactions. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Discount Account – Enter a discount account that will get credited. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Service Account 1 – Enter the Service account that will get credited for the sale. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Service Account 2 - Enter the Service account that will get credited for the sale. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Tax Account 1 – Enter the Tax account that will get credited for the sale. Enter the Service account that will get credited. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Tax Account 2 - Enter the Tax account that will get credited for the sale. Enter the Service account that will get credited. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Tax Account 3 - Enter the Tax account that will get credited for the sale. Enter the Service account that will get credited. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Tax Account 4 - Enter the Tax account that will get credited for the sale. Enter the Service account that will get credited. Press the F6 Key or press the List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of account numbers from the General Ledger.
Statement Description – Enter the A-R Statement Description that will be used for the Account Transactions (ATs) created by the MICROS interface. Your customer’s will see this description listed on their statement.

-- Connection Preferences --

Data Bits – This refers to the number of bits the serial port sends to represent the actual character. This setting must match the Micros system. The default is 8. Other valid options available in the drop down menu are 4, 5, 6,and 7. Micros would like the value to be 8.
Parity – Parity is an error checking mechanism performed by the serial port. The options are: None, Odd, Even, Mark and Space. The most common is None (this is the default). This setting must match your host system.
Stop Bits – This is the number of bits that the serial port uses to separate each character sent. The options are 1 or 2 stop bits (default is 1). This setting must match your host system.

boats2web Parameters Tab

-- Transmission Settings --

FTP User Name – Enter the FTP User Name used to log into the FTP site. The user name should come from company that is hosting the website. (ie Channel Blade)
FTP Password – Enter the password used to log into the FTP site. The password should come from the company that is hosting the website. (ie Channel Blade)
FTP URL – Enter the URL to validate against. The URL should come from the company that is hosting the website. (ie https://datafeed.boatventures.com)
Serialized File – Enter the location of where the Boat Serialized Inventory is stored on the system. This is where the file will reside before uploading to the host. The location can be anywhere on the client machine. Use the Browse button to find the path.
Option File – Enter the location of where the Boat Serialized Options are stored on the system. This is where the file will reside before uploading to the host. The location can be anywhere on the client machine. Use the Browse button to find the path.
Log File – Enter the location of where the Log File is stored on the system. The location can be anywhere on the client machine. Use the Browse button to find the path.

-- AQL Statements --

Serialized AQL Statement – The Serialized Statement is not a required field. If this field is left blank, then the system will use a default AQL statement already predefined by Channel Blade.
Option AQL Statement – The Option Statement is not a required field. If this field is left blank, then the system will use a default AQL statement already predefined by Channel Blade.

-- Time(s) Sent --

Hourly – The information uploaded from the BSI file that updates the FTP site can be set to update either on an hourly basis or specific times. To schedule updates every hour, enter the number of hours in the hourly prompt. To specify a particular time, check off the times that apply in the adjacent grid. More than 1 time can be selected in the grid.

DockMaster API Parameters Tab

Default Billing Code – Required. Enter a default Billing Code to be used if the bill codes have not been identified. For a listing of Bill Codes, press the F6 Key or List F6 from the Command Panel.
Corresponding Bill Codes – Enter all the Bill Codes that apply to the types of charges that are run through Food Trak and IQ Ware.
G-L Account – Enter the GL Account number for the Bill Code. For a listing of accounts, press the F6 Key or List F6 from the Command Panel.
Billing Code – Enter the Billing Code that corresponds with the GL Account number. Press the F6 Key or List F6 from the Command Panel for a listing of Bill Codes.
After you have entered all the Third Party parameters, press the Save button from the Command Panel.