EPI - Special Formulas
| Forumula | Description |
|---|---|
| /NOPASSWORD | Do not generate a voicemail/mailbox password |
| /ENCORE | Use Encore instead of HIS format for Centagram. |
| /VOICEMAIL | Add Voicemail "F" message when turning on phones for Alcatel |
| /HOLD | Lodgenet use Folio main payment type field as Guarantee Type |
| /INC | Lodgenet check Incidental SubFolio to Guarantee Type |
| /CSV | Indicates that all Starting Position in EPI configuration is an ordinal position coming from a CSV (comma separated value) datastream such as Date,Time,Room,Duration. (First Line Text and Last Line Text is based on exact position while Detail Line Text is based on the CSV ordinal position) |
| /FLAG | Lodgenet check Charge Incidentals flag for Guarantee Type |
| /ALPHAEXT | Allows Alpha Extensions to be used in Bi-Directional Messages |
| /NOSWAP | Do not run database swap for bi-directional interfaces |
| /NOVER | Do not wait for Verification (VER/ERR) from Lodgenet when performing DataSwap (Not Type 1) |
| /NOINQUIRY | Use message type 1 and 2 for Micros instead of just message type 2 for Positive Posting |
| /NOSLASH | Used for Nomadix or other systems which require OK (positive postings) to be OK instead of /OK |
| /SIMPLEINQ | Simple Inquiry - When message type 1 is used, only authenticate room occupied, but no other authentication such as Charge Incidentals, Payment type or ability to post. |
| /OTRUM-ALL | Allow movies for Otrum |
| /OTRUM-ADULT | Only allow movies when no children for Otrum |
| /MAGINET | Make CheckIn message compatible with MagiNet Multi-Threaded PMS Interface Specification |
| /HTNGREV | Use the RevenueCategoryCode as-is coming from remove system as the roomMaster Account Code (Do not use Accounts in EPI Configuration / Posting Information. |
| /HIDEONLYA | Do not show sub-folio A to guests for Lodgenet and Otrum (when all incidentals go to sub-folio B to stop room rate from showing to guests) |
| /DSPINC | Only show the incidental marked sub-folio to Lodgenet and Otrum (when trying to block room rates from guests) |
| /ALWAYSON | Always turn the phone (PBX) on in the room regardless of Incidentals flag. |
| /PREFIXRC | Allows posting to City Ledger by Account ID Prefix. All account numbers prefixed by "R" will be posted to rooms and all account numbers prefixed by "C" will go to City Ledger. Micros users can bill to room using "R101" to post to room 101 and "C812" to post to City Ledger account 812 for example. |
| /SECURE | Only accept incoming socket events from the IP Address specified in the Network Configuration Settings field. Without this setting, all incoming messages will be accepted from any IP address on the port specified. With it specified, all other IP addresses will be blocked. |
| /NOCONNECT | Only set EPI into a Listening Mode (A listening socket on the port) and never try and connect to the remote host. The remote host will always be responsible for creating and maintaining the connection with EPI. |
| /ALERT={email} | List of email addresses (separated by semi-colon) to alert when the EPI status light changes (Red, Yellow Green). Example of use would be /ALERT=itperson@myhotel.com IMPORTANT: If you plan on using this option, be sure to change the recipients SPAM FILTER and SPAM SOFTWARE to always accept emails from the SENDING address setup in your roomMaster Internet SMTP E-Mail Address. EPI trace files contain a lot of $ (dollar signs) and raw data which may trigger these messages to end up looking like SPAM. |
| /RST=x | Restriction code where "x" would be the code sent when the charge incidental box is unchecked on the guest folio. |
| For Hitachi HCX, the restriction code x can be 0,1,2,3 for when the phone should be in the off/restrict state. The default is 3 and will be sent regardless of whether the special formula is entered. | |
| For Mitel, the restriction code x can be 0,1, or 2. Zero (0) allows internal calls only and one (1) allows local calls. The default is 2. The special formula must be entered for any restriction code to be sent. |
Other special options include:
For Uniwell - Position 1 and 2 (which could be Y or N) refer to whether or not the Current and Ending Folio Balances are sent within the interface. Position 3 (which could be Y or N) refer to whether or not to add the ECR ID to the voucher, usually used for OUTLET SPECIFICATION so the Accounts tab can be used for multiple account codes for outlets.
For Squirrel/Landmark - Blank is for Landmark 3 and 4. Putting a 5 for the special formula will run it as Landmark 5.
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