ASSD - Ho(s)tel Management Software PMS 3

The parameter system is a tool which was integrated in every sub-program. That way, a further level is created besides the programming, which offers a wide range of possibilities to adjust your program (without having to be able to program). In previous times these adjustment (adapting) possibilities required an error delicate program adjustment – now, these are cheaply available in every standard program. Furthermore, all programs can be standardised to a large extent, as the program course, the function and the check of fields are not programmed within the program anymore, but are stored in the parameters (in a database). This offers not only an easy changing but also an always up-to-date documentation based on clear guidelines. Many of the program changes which were necessary in previous times can be dropped by this: e.g. lay-out of print-outs, checking rules for input fields, ComboBox lists, disable certain fields, capability of foreign languages, types of reservations. New program functions which can be programmed after a customer's request, have been integrated in the general program standard. The new function can then be activated or locked via the parameters as required. That is how can be secured that there is only one program version even for a large number of customers with different demands. Each change of the parameters can be integrated into existing systems selectively without affecting existing functions by the changes. If required, the parameter system can be defined customer specifically within an installation. The parameters are built up according to a clear regulation system and it requires some time to get familiar with this system. Changes within the parameters require similar care as the programming, but all processes are clearly structured and easy to understand. Besides by the software developer, the changes can also be made by the EDP-supervisor or consultant without any problems. The other users should not have access to this area.