FrontGate - Transaction Mode

Transaction mode is in operation when Transactions are enabled in the admin tool. In this mode the FrontGate module collects and displays transactions on the screen. After entering a valid member ID the screen will have the following appearance:

If the members type has a valid entry transaction registered it will be automatically added to the transaction list.

At this point you can enter one of the following:

A valid transaction code	The transaction will be added to the displayed transaction list and the associated charge (if any) will be added to the total.
A valid pass code	The pass will be added to the displayed transaction list.
A valid payment method (CARD, CASH, CHEQUE, CHECK)	When there is a non-zero total displayed a valid payment must be entered before the transactions can be accepted. Once entered the program moves to the acceptance screen (see below). Note: a payment method cannot be used to accept a zero balance transaction (i.e. nothing to pay)
ACCEPT	This special code can be used only when there is nothing to pay for (i.e. a total of zero). This moves the program to the acceptance screen (see below). Note: this method cannot be used to accept a non-zero balance transaction (i.e. something to pay)
A custom transaction code	If custom transaction codes have been enabled from the main CMS program options and the code you enter doesn't match any of the above conditions you are prompted to enter an amount. The amount you specify will then be added to the total and the custom transaction added to the transaction list.

Accepting The Transactions

Once you have entered all of the transactions and either a payment or acceptance code you will be prompted to accept the transactions.

Here you can enter either YES or NO or press the escape key (ESC). One of the following will take place:

Code	Action
YES	The transactions will be entered in the CMS journal. If an entry transaction code has been registered the member visit will be logged and the member will be added to the current session. You will get a visual confirmation of success
NO	The operation will be cancelled You will get a visual confirmation of the cancellation No transactions will be entered in the journal
ESC key pressed	You will be returned to the transaction entry screen