Setup
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Company
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Location
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Music
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Register
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Resources
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Company
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Company |
Amend company name, address and contact details
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Select Setup from the Outlook bar on the left hand side Select Company from the expanded selection |
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The Company screen will be displayed with the Company tab displayed Click on the Edit Pencil |
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The screen will display in Edit mode Make changes and hit the Save button |
Set up next invoice no
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Select Setup from the Outlook bar on the left hand side Select Company from the expanded selection |
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The Company screen will be displayed Select the Financial information tab Click on the Edit Pencil |
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The screen will display in Edit mode Enter the number that you wish BACASNG to allocate for the next invoice in the Next Invoice Number field Click on the Save button |
Set up next receipt no
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Select Setup from the Outlook bar on the left hand side Select Company from the expanded selection |
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The Company screen will be displayed Select the Financial information tab Click on the Edit Pencil |
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The screen will display in Edit mode Enter the number that you wish BACASNG to allocate for the next receipt in the Next Receipt Number field Click on the Save button |
Location
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Location |
Add a new Section for a Location
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The Locations screen will be displayed.
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The Sub Locations window will open:
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Amend Contact Numbers and Email Address for a Location
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The Locations screen will be displayed.
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The Main Location window will open:
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The location given under the Main Details button holds the address, phone numbers, email address and staff details for the administrative staff. The location given under Local Details holds the address, phone numbers and staff members involved with the daily operation of the location
In some cases Main Details and Local details will be the same. (For example: In the case of a crematorium where the office is on the same site as the chapel and cremator; or for example: a cemetery which has an office in the grounds) This is the case in the image below.
In some cases Main Details and Local details will be different. (In the case of a cemetery that doesn’t have an office in the grounds the Main Details will hold the address of the office where cemetery administration is carried out and the Local Details will hold the actual address of the cemetery and the names of the cemetery manager and operatives.
If Main Details and Local Details are the same: any changes made to Main details will be automatically updated in Local Details and any changes made to Local Details will be automatically updated in Main Details (as in the example below)
If Main Details and Local Details are different: any changes made to Main details will not be updated in Local Details and any changes made to Local Details will not be updated in Main Details
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The Location Details screen will open:
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Amend the Postal Address for a Location
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The Locations screen will be displayed.
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The Main Location window will open:
NOTE:
The location given under the Main Details button holds the address, phone numbers, email address and staff details for the administrative staff. The location given under Local Details holds the address, phone numbers and staff members involved with the daily operation of the location
In some cases Main Details and Local details will be the same. (For example: In the case of a crematorium where the office is on the same site as the chapel and cremator; or for example: a cemetery which has an office in the grounds) This is the case in the image below.
In some cases Main Details and Local details will be different. (In the case of a cemetery that doesn’t have an office in the grounds the Main Details will hold the address of the office where cemetery administration is carried out and the Local Details will hold the actual address of the cemetery and the names of the cemetery manager and operatives.
If Main Details and Local Details are the same: any changes made to Main details will be automatically updated in Local Details and any changes made to Local Details will be automatically updated in Main Details (as in the example below)
If Main Details and Local Details are the different: any changes made to Main details will not be updated in Local Details and any changes made to Local Details will not be updated in Main Details
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Click on the Main Details button or Local Details button |
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The Location Details screen will open:
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Amend a Section Name
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The Locations screen will be displayed.
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The Sub Locations window will open:
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Amend Staff Names and Job Titles for a Location
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The Locations screen will be displayed.
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NOTE:
The location given under the Main Details button holds the address, phone numbers, email address and staff details for the administrative staff. The location given under Local Details holds the address, phone numbers and staff members involved with the daily operation of the location
In some cases Main Details and Local details will be the same. (For example: In the case of a crematorium where the office is on the same site as the chapel and cremator; or for example: a cemetery which has an office in the grounds) This is the case in the image below.
In some cases Main Details and Local details will be different. (In the case of a cemetery that doesn’t have an office in the grounds the Main Details will hold the address of the office where cemetery administration is carried out and the Local Details will hold the actual address of the cemetery and the names of the cemetery manager and operatives.
If Main Details and Local Details are the same: any changes made to Main details will be automatically updated in Local Details and any changes made to Local Details will be automatically updated in Main Details (as in the example below)
If Main Details and Local Details are the different: any changes made to Main details will not be updated in Local Details and any changes made to Local Details will not be updated in Main Details
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The Location Details screen will open:
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Switch Main(Office) Details To A Different Location
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The Locations screen will be displayed.
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The Main Location window will open: NOTE:
The location set under the Main Details button determines the address, phone numbers, email address and staff details for the administrative staff. The location set under Local Details determines the address, phone numbers and staff members involved with the day to day operation of the location
In some cases Main Details and Local details will need to be different. (For example In the case of a cemetery that doesn’t have an office in the grounds the Main Details will hold the address of the office where cemetery administration is carried out and the Local Details will hold the actual address of the cemetery and the names of the cemetery manager and operatives.
To set Main Details to a different location
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The Location Details screen will open:
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You will be returned to the Main Locations screen You will see the new Location set up under the Main Details button
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Music
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Music |
Add a new Title, Composer or Artist
NOTE: It is helpful to organise music titles according to Artist or Composer. This makes selection of the music for the service easier. Follow the notes below if you wish to add a new composer or artist. (A new composer can also be added from the Music tab of the booking) |
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Add a New Music Title From A booking
NOTE: These pages are applicable to a Cremation, Burial or Scattering booking. Follow these notes if you adding to the music list and you wish to use a music title that isn’t already in the Music Library: |
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The booking will open on the Initial Info tab
NOTE: The names and position of the other tabs in the picture below may vary from what you can see on your screen depending on whether you are amending a cremation, burial or scattering – don’t worry about this.
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Amend a Music entry on a Booking
NOTE: These pages are applicable to a Cremation, Burial or Scattering booking. |
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Amend a Music title
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Add a new music title from SETUP
NOTE: A new title can also be added from the Music tab of the booking |
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Select Setup from the Outlook bar on the left hand side.
Select Music from the expanded selection |
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The Media screen will be displayed Click on the New button |
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Select the Category from the Category selection list Select the Composer or Artist from the Artist or Composer selection list. If the artist or composer does not appear on the selection list Type in the name of the composer/artist. Type in a title for that Artist or Composer in the Title field Click on Save |
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Your entry will now appear on the left hand side of the screen Click on Save to confirm this entry Repeat the previous 2 steps to add another new title or composer or Click on the Close button to return to the main screen.
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Register
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Register |
To set the last register number for cremations/burials
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Select Setup from the Outlook bar on the left hand side Select Register from the expanded selection |
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The Select Register and Groups screen will be displayed Select the Diary from the list under Register Groups heading Click on the top Finger |
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The Register Group window will open Make a note of Last Allocation Date recorded by BACASNG for this diary Click on the Close Button
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You will be returned to the Select Register and Groups screen
Ensure the correct Diary is still selected from the list under the Register Groups heading Select the correct Register under the Registers heading Click on the bottom Finger |
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The register window will open Click on the Edit Pencil. |
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Amend Last Number to reflect the last burial or cremation number in the diary for the date noted in step 5. (If you are unsure refer to paper register or go to the diary page for the date noted in step 5 and double click on the time for the last appointment to check the correct register number).
Click on Save Button
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Set Up A Grave Grant Register for a Single Cemetery
NOTE: follow these notes if you have only one cemetery or if you have more than one cemetery but each cemetery will have its own register. | |
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Select Setup from the Outlook bar on the left hand side.
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The Select Register and Groups screen will be displayed.
The list of registers set up for this group will be displayed in the lower panel.
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The Register screen will open
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The Main Location Screen will open
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The grant register for this cemetery is now set up |
Set Up A Grave Grant Register shared over 2 or more cemeteries
NOTE 1: Follow these notes if you have more than one cemetery and they are to share the same register. NOTE 2: Only one cemetery (the “main” cemetery) will have a register set up by this. The second and any subsequent cemeteries must be pointed to the “main” cemetery grant register. |
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The Select Register and Groups screen will be displayed.
The list of registers set up for this group will be displayed in the lower panel.
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The Register screen will open
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The Main Location Screen will open
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The grant register for the “main” cemetery is now set up. Follow the steps below to point the second and any subsequent cemeteries to the “main” cemetery grant register. |
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The Main Location screen for the “second” cemetery will open
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Resources
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Resources |
Add A Frequent Value to a Category
NOTE: Categories can be set up to record additional information under the miscellaneous tab of a booking. For example, a donation category will allow you record the charity that will benefit from a collection at the service.
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Select SetUp from the Outlook bar on the left hand side.
Select Resources from the expanded selection.
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The Resource Selection screen will be displayed. This will list all existing resource groups.
Check that the category you wish to use doesn’t already exist in the Resource Group list. Click on the New Resource Group button |
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The Edit Resource Group window will be displayed.
Enter a name for the category as the description.
Select Category as the Type of Group
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The new category will be highlighted under Resource Group
You can now enter some frequent values for the category you have just created. For example for a Donations category you may wish to add the most popular Charites:
Click on the New Resource button |
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The Edit Resource Screen will open
Enter a frequent value in the Description field. Click on Save
Repeat the previous step to add more Frequent values if desired
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Rename a Day Type
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Select SetUp from the Outlook bar on the left hand side.
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The Resource Selection screen will be displayed. This will list all existing resource groups.
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The Edit Resource Screen will open
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Set Up A Category
NOTE: Categories can be set up to record additional information under the miscellaneous tab of a booking. For example, a donation category will allow you record the charity that will benefit from a collection at the service.
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Select SetUp from the Outlook bar on the left hand side.
Select Resources from the expanded selection.
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The Resource Selection screen will be displayed. This will list all existing resource groups.
Check that the category you wish to use doesn’t already exist in the Resource Group list. Click on the New Resource Group button
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The Edit Resource Group window will be displayed.
Enter a name for the category as the description.
Select Category as the Type of Group
Click on Save
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The new category will be highlighted under Resource Group
You can now enter some frequent values for the category you have just created. For example for a Donations category you may wish to add the most popular Charites:
Click on the New Resource button
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The Edit Resource Screen will open
Enter a frequent value in the Description field. Click on Save
Repeat the previous step to add more frequent values for the category if desired
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Set up a Memorial Resource Group
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Click on the New Resource Group button |
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The Edit Resource Group window will be displayed.
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Set up a Miscellaneous Resource Group
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NOTE: If you have many different types of memorials, it is a good idea to organise these in memorial resource groups for reporting purposes. For example different types of memorial plates: single and double tree, rose and conifer plates might be held in a resource group named “Shrub, Tree and Conifer Plates”.
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The Edit Resource Group window will be displayed.
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Set up a new Miscellaneous Item
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NOTE: A miscellaneous item can be set up in BACAS to be used in addition to the regular booking fees and can be added to a booking as needed
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The Resource Selection screen will be displayed. This will list all existing resource groups. Use the Resource Groups scroll bar to search for the logical miscellaneous Resource group in which to set up your new miscellaneous item.
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Click on the New Resource Button |
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The Edit Resource Screen will open
nb: Follow this link if you wish to setup a charge associated with this miscellaneous item Set up A Miscellaneous Charge |
Set up a new Grave Container
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Select Setup from the Outlook bar on the left hand side.
Select Resources from the expanded selection.
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The Resource Selection screen will be displayed. This will list all existing resource groups. Use the top scroll bar to search for the Resource Group named Grave Containers (or similar) |
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Click on the Resource Group Grave Containers (or similar) to select it If you have selected the correct resource group the type of group will display as: Container Type (see green box ) A list of Grave Containers will be displayed under Resources.
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Use the bottom scroll bar to check that the grave container doesn’t already exist. Then click on the bottom New button |
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The Edit Resource Screen will open: Enter the description of the new grave container in the Description field Select Increment Coffins in the Increment Count if you wish remains buried in this container to be counted as a full burial. Select Increment Ashes in the Increment Count if you wish remains buried in this container to be counted as an ashes burial.
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Set up a new Type of Memorial
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Set up a new type of Grave
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The Resource Selection screen will be displayed. This will list all existing resource groups
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The Edit Resource Group Screen will open
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The Edit Resource Screen will open
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Set up a new type of Service
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NOTE: You may wish to add a new service type to BACAS because you wish to charge a different amount from the standard service charge or because you want to differentiate between service types for reporting purposes. In the example below a Sunday Burial service is created in addition to the standard Burial Service and Saturday Burial service
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The Resource Selection screen will be displayed. This will list all existing resource groups.
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The Edit Facility Screen will open
nb : If there is a charge associated with this new service type follow one of the following links to proceed: For a new charge: Set Up A Service Charge for Automatic Fee Generation. For an existing charge: Link In A new Service Type to An existing Service Charge |
Set up Medical Inspectors
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NOTE: BACAS will allow you to record the name and address of a member of the public who has requested to see the medical forms for a deceased. A category Resource group called Medical Inspectors will need to be set up before you can record any details:
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The Resource Selection screen will be displayed. This will list all existing resource groups.
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The Edit Resource Group window will be displayed.
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The new category will be highlighted under Resource Group
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The Edit Resource Screen will open
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Set up Medical Referee Payment
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NOTE: The Medical Referee Payment will enable you to produce a report that summarises how much payment is due to each of your medical referees over a given period. A Resource group called Medical Referee Payment will need to be set up:
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The Resource Selection screen will be displayed. This will list all existing resource groups.
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The Edit Resource Group window will be displayed.
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The new category will be highlighted under Resource Group
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The Edit Resource Screen will open
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Set Up Miscellaneous Booking Details/Notes/Information
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NOTE: BACAS will allow you to set up categories to define the types of miscellaneous booking information you wish to record. For example you may wish to record the number of people expected to attend the service, or select the charity that has been chosen for donations.
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The Edit Resource Group window will be displayed.
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The new category will be highlighted under Resource Group
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The Edit Resource Screen will open
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Set up Organist Payment
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NOTE: Organist Pay will enable you to produce a report that summarises how much payment is due to each of your organists over a given period. A Resource group called Organist Pay will need to be set up:
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The Resource Selection screen will be displayed. This will list all existing resource groups.
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The Edit Resource Group window will be displayed.
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The new group will be highlighted under Resource Group
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The Edit Resource Screen will open
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