Misc. Definitions Data Entry

This is a combination data entry form to enter codes and descriptions that are assigned in various places in the system.

Miscellaneous Definitions Data Entry

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Field Descriptions

Code: Up to 4 characters to describe this item. Codes display and print where the description field would be too long.

Description: Enter a description for this item. This description will print on various reports .

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Miscellaneous Definitions Types

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Avail Type An exact letter code match entered on an avail page and on a contract schedule page will assure only those spots schedule to those breaks. Examples: LN=local news, W=weather. Avail type match is an optional field that allows the user(s) to match spots to specific commercial breaks. There are three different methods to use avail type matching: Range Match - Enter in a number (1-9) pre-defined avails, on the contract schedule page(s), to schedule in any avail with an equal or higher number on the avail field in the element page(s) of a program. Special Case - Enter in the number 0 on the contract schedule page(s) and it will schedule in all programs. Exact Match - Enter a 2 digit numeric code greater than 9, on the contract schedule page(s), to schedule only an avail having the exact same code match in the avail field on the element page(s) of a program

	PRE-DEFINED AVAIL TYPES
	avail type 1
	avail type 2
	avail type 3
	avail type 4
	avail type 5
	avail type 6
	avail type 7
	avail type 8
	avail type 9

Billing Cycle: Each contract is assigned a billing cycle. It will determine when a contract is ready to bill and how to portion the revenue.

	PRE-DEFINED BILLING CYCLES IN SUMMIT
	1 BILL MONTHLY ON THE FIRST
	2 BILL MONTHLY ON THE FIFTEENTH
	3 BILL MONTHLY ON THE LAST DAY
	4 BILL TWICE MONTHLY ON 1 AND 15
	5 BILL TWICE MONTHLY - 15 & END
	6 BILL DAILY
	7 BILL WEEKLY ON MONDAY
	8 BILL WEEKLY ON TUESDAY
	9 BILL WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAY
	10 BILL WEEKLY ON THURSDAY
	11 BILL WEEKLY ON FRIDAY
	12 BILL WEEKLY ON SATURDAY
	13 BILL WEEKLY ON SUNDAY
	14 BILL STANDARD BROADCAST MONTH
	15 BILL END OF FLIGHT
	16 BILL CALENDAR MONTH
	17 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 2
	18 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 3
	19 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 4
	20 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 5
	21 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 6
	22 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 7
	23 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 8
	24 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 9
	25 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 10
	26 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 11
	27 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 12
	28 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 13
	29 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 14
	30 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 15
	31 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 16
	32 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 17
	33 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 18
	34 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 19
	35 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 20
	36 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 21
	37 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 22
	38 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 23
	39 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 24
	40 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 25
	41 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 26
	42 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 27
	43 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 28
	44 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 29
	45 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 30
	46 BILL MONTHLY ON DAY 31
	47 BILL ON DEMAND
	48 BILL STANDARD MONTH / EOF
	49 BILL CALENDAR MONTH / EOF
	50 BILL ANNUALLY
	51 BILL QUARTERLY

Billing Group: Each contract is assigned a billing group. It is used to group contracts for billing and can be used as a criteria for selecting and sorting reports

	BILLING GROUPS PRE-DEFINED BY SUMMIT
	1 END OF FLIGHT
	2 STANDARD BROADCAST MONTH
	3 CALENDAR MONTH
	4 CO-OP (SBM)
	5 CO-OP (CALENDAR)
	6 TRADE (SBM)
	7 TRADE (CALENDAR)

Missed Spot Descriptions Codes are assigned to missed spots

	PRE-DEFINED MISSED SPOT DESCRIPTIONS
	1 Technical Difficulties
	2 Wrong Copy Ran
	3 Copy not in Control Room
	4 Tape needs redubbed
	5 Outdated Copy
	6 Wrong number on tape
	7 Ran out of time sequence
	8 Received copy too late
	9 late order
	101 no avail
	102 full avails
	103 prog match
	104 avail match
	105 advt sepn
	106 indr sepn
	107 othr-1 sepn
	108 othr-2 sepn
	109 no pre-emptable spots found
	110 date to schedule before today
	111 stat 5-0
	112 stat 5-1
	113 stat 5-2
	114 stat 5-3
	115 stat 5-4
	116 stat 5-5
	117 edit error
	118 auto reconcile error
	119 zero length spot

Program Macro - not presently used

Program Type Type codes are entered on the program order pages. They can print on the log and are used to select particular programs for reports

	PRE-DEFINED PROGRAM TYPES
	1 avail
	2 ebs test
	3 entertainment
	4 news
	5 other
	6 public affairs
	7 sports
	8 station id
	9 weather

Source Macro - not presently used

Spot Class Entered on program orders or contract header page to designate if the item is commercial matter or non-commercial matter, etc.

	PRE-DEFINED SPOT CLASS
	1 commercial matter
	2 non-billable commercial matter
	3 political
	4 promo
	5 public service announcement

Terms. Terms are assigned to contracts and print on confirmations, invoices, and statements.

	TERMS Predefined in the System
	1 DUE UPON RECEIPT
	2 NET 10 DAYS
	3 NET 30 DAYS
	4 PREPAID
	5 ~TRADE

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Copyright © 2002-2003 Summit Software Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Last modified: Thursday July 22, 2004.