Date:

June 30, 2008

Product:

CARS+

Release Number:

12.9

This notice lists the functional changes that have been made to the CARS+ software in Release 12.9.

Changes are listed in the same order that items appear on the Main Menu.

The Release Date is shown below the Program Acronym. This is the date that the feature was added to the 12.9 Release.

The number in parentheses at the end of the explanation summary is an internal number used by Thermeon for reference purposes.

NOTES ABOUT THIS RELEASE

TRACKING EQUIPMENT

A major enhancement allowing equipment other than vehicles to be inventoried kicked off the need for a new release. As a result of this enhancement, equipment such as hand held GPS units, child restraint seats, ski racks, hand trucks, etc. can be entered and tracked in inventory. Additionally, their availability can be managed through the Planning Calendar so that overbooking of the equipment can be avoided. The details on this logic, including the set up steps and instructions of how to use it, can be found in the chapter titled Apx-Tracking Optional Equipment.

DEPOSIT/ PAYMENT SEARCH

The display of the Deposit/Payment search has been changed. The full date is now shown (previously, only the month and day were displayed; the year was not.). The Location and Drawer number attached to the entry are now displayed. To see the authorization data, use “S” to shift the display (as it is used to shift the display of reports).


Contents

Reservations Menu
Additional Reservation Programs

RA Menu

History/Maintenance Menu
Damage Tracking Menu
Hold Code Menu

Fleet Menu
Physical Inventory Menu

Fleet Accounting Menu

Dispatch Menu

Planning Menu

Daily Procedures Menu
Additional Daily Procedures Menu

Month End Menu
Incremental Sales Menu

Utilization Menu

Customer Maintenance Menu
Corporate Account Menu

Vendor Maintenance Menu

Rental Accounting Menu
RealWorld Accounting Menu
Accounts Receivable
Invoicing Menu
Petty Cash Menu
Additional Accounting Programs

Control Files Menu
Location Control Files
Rental Control Files
Rate Control Files
Fleet Control Files
Accounting Control Files
Sales Control Files
Option Control Files
Fuel Control Files

System Management Menu
Security Menu
Purge Menu

Miscellaneous Notes
Extended Address

New Appendix Chapters

Hertz Features


RESERVATIONS MENU

RES

Reservations

8/29/07

When inventoried equipment is indicated on the reservation, a check of the Planning Calendar is made for availability. (21387)

9/14/07

Reservations can be made for a period that is longer than the maximum number of days defined in the Location record. However, an advisory message will display noting that a billing cycle (multiple invoiced rental logic) will be required. (23670)

10/1/07

A new field in the customer record controls whether or not the rate assigned to the bill-to party (in their customer record) can be changed to an alternative rate product on the reservation or RA. The field is also in the customer type record. (23670)

12/28/07

Added more fields to the Res Turndown window: requested Class, Location, and pick up date. (24402)

01/14/08

A field in the Edit Miscellaneous Control File can be set to a number of days. Reservations older than that number of days cannot be changed from “N” or “C” status. (24547)

2/25/08

Change in the tour voucher window regarding options.The Option Window can be called from the V subwindow (Shift/F5).No rates display.Items included in the voucher are indicated and cannot be de-selected.Additional items can be selected for the voucher by enter an “I”.Items selected by the renter are indicated by entering a “C”.(25305)

4/8/08

A CDPID number can now be linked to a Source Code.When the Source Code is applied to the reservation, the CDPID number (with its privileges and rate) is automatically applied.(25387)

4/10/08

Added a field to the Insurance Subwindow for a percentage.Used when an insurance company pays a percentage of the rate.The rate in the Isubwindow is multiplied by the percentage to calculate the insurance company’s portion.(22747)

4/11/08

When the authorizing party’s customer record for an insurance rental has the tax code EXM, the voucher portion of the rental is exempt from all options that are “T” or “t” type.(Previously, the exemption applied only to the options PST and TFFC.)(25816)

RESDISP

On-Line Res Display

3/28/08

Added the ability to enter an earlier effective time for the display so that open reservations that have dropped off of the display can be listed again.Useful for airport locations when flights are delayed.Contact Thermeon Customer Support to have your system configured for this feature.(25832)

MANIFEST

Reservation Manifest

10/4/07

All of the Y/N fields can have their defaults set to your preference. Contact Thermeon’s Customer Support Dept. (23833)

4/9/08

Changed the “Detail/Summary” selection field to “Detail Level”.D = detailed (as before); S= Summary (as before); C=Consolidated - one line of data per Res (shows only the first line of data from the detailed version, and causes all fields for additional lines of data to default to “N”.)(25905)

5/8/08

For Hertz operations, the “Express Only” field now includes On-Line Check-In reservations as well as those for Number 1 Club members.(26167)

6/4/08

The “Due Rpt” field in the Edit Optional Items record now controls which options will show on the Manifest if options are requested.(26606)

6/4/08
rev. 6/25/08

There are now 3 choices for showing options on the report.Show all options, show no options, or show only those options that are flagged in the “Due Rpt” field in the Edit Optional Items record.(26606)

PREP

Vehicle Prep Report

4/30/08

Added a field to limit the report to one-way reservations. Added a column to the report showing the return location’s posting organization customer number (applies to only those CARS+ users using shared logic.)(25928)

6/4/08

The “Due Rpt” field in the Edit Optional Items record now controls which options will show on the Prep Report if options are requested.For Hertz operations Gold service messages are now shown for Gold reservations.(26606)

RESYLD

Reservation Yield Report

2/21/08

Added a choice to export the date in aascii file.(23099)

RESERVATIONS MENU – ADDITIONAL RESERVATION PROGRAMS

TDRPT

Res Turndown Report

12/28/07

Added new fields for requested Class, Location, and pick up date.(24402)

RA MENU

OPEN

RA Open

8/29/07

When inventoried equipment is selected from the Shift/F5 Option window, a check of the Planning Calendar is made for availability. If selected, another window appears where the unit’s inventory number is entered. A listing of the inventoried equipment is displayed in the E subwindow. (21387)

9/07/07

Added a subwindow (AC) used to record the direct bill party’s own insurance information. If no direct bill party, the renter’s own insurance information can be entered. A new field in the Valid Type Code record can require that the insurance data be entered in order to save a RA. (23359)

9/24/07

Added the ability to sell a half-tank of prepaid fuel. Enter “H” in the prepaid fuel field. If fuel level at Close is half or greater, no additional charged. If less than half, an additional is calculated for the difference between the level in the tank and the half tank. This difference is calculated at the refueling rate and is added to the pre-purchase price of the half tank. (23280)

10/1/07

A new field in the customer record controls whether or not the rate assigned to the bill-to party (in their customer record) can be changed to an alternative rate product on the reservation or RA. The field is also in the customer type record. (23670)

12/17/07

Split the Direct Bill and Customer data into 2 subwindows. Direct Billing data remains in Subwindow B. Customer data now in Subwindow AD, and includes a field for e-mail address. Subwindow AD can also be accessed from RA Close. (23931)

1/23/08

All additional drivers will now become customers. (24299)

2/25/08

Change in the tour voucher window regarding options.The Option Window can be called from the V subwindow (Shift/F5).No rates display.Items included in the voucher are indicated and cannot be de-selected.Additional items can be selected for the voucher by enter an “I”.Items selected by the renter are indicated by entering a “C”.(25305)

4/1/08

Because some new fields have been added to the vehicle record for expiration dates, a new series of messages may display which either warn or block the user when selecting a vehicle for a RA.The messages are self-explanatory. (23960)

4/2/08

A field was added to the Country Code file to define if a Federal ID # is required when opening a RA for a customer whose driver’s license is from that particular country.If required, after entering the driver’s license data, the Customer subwindow is automatically accessed and the cursor goes directly to the Federal ID # field.(25483)

4/8/08

A CDPID number can now be linked to a Source Code.When the Source Code is applied to the RA, the CDPID number (with its privileges and rate) is automatically applied.(25387)

4/10/08

Added a field to the Insurance Subwindow for a percentage.Used when an insurance company pays a percentage of the rate.The rate in the Isubwindow is multiplied by the percentage to calculate the insurance company’s portion.(22747)

4/11/08

When the authorizing party’s customer record for an insurance rental has the tax code EXM, the voucher portion of the rental is exempt from all options that are “T” or “t” type.(Previously, the exemption applied only to the options PST and TFFC.)(25816)

6/30/08

When a negative deposit is entered (refunds and corrections), the FOP and credit card number must match the previous deposit.The amount of the negative deposit cannot exceed the current deposit total.(26607)

CLOSE

RA Close

8/29/07

When inventoried equipment on a RA, a question displays asking if the specific unit number has been returned. Alternatively, instead of the Y/N question, systems can be configured so that the unit number must be entered at the prompt and must match the unit number rented on the Open RA. (21387)

9/24/07

Added the ability to sell a half-tank of prepaid fuel. If fuel level at Close is half or greater, no additional charged. If less than half, an additional is calculated for the difference between the level in the tank and the half tank. This difference is calculated at the refueling rate and is added to the pre-purchase price of the half tank. (23280)

12/17/07

New subwindow AD is for Customer data and includes a field for e-mail address. Subwindow AD can also be accessed from RA Open. (23931)

01-14-08

A field in the Edit Miscellaneous Control File can be used to define a minimum number of miles/ kms that must be elapsed on the RA in order for it to close. If the minimum is not met, it cannot be closed. (24547)

1/17/08

Added small amount write off logic. (22119)

3/24/08

Added the ability to ask the question “Is Customer Present at Close” during the closing process.New field in Miscellaneous Subwindow records the Y/N response.Requires Customer Support set up.(25259)

4/10/08

Added a field to the Insurance Subwindow for a percentage.Used when an insurance company pays a percentage of the rate.The rate in the Isubwindow is multiplied by the percentage to calculate the insurance company’s portion.(22747)

4/11/08

When the authorizing party’s customer record for an insurance rental has the tax code EXM, the voucher portion of the rental is exempt from all options that are “T” or “t” type.(Previously, the exemption applied only to the options PST and TFFC.)(25816)

5/22/08

A fuel surcharge can be set up in Edit Fuel Rates.If it is, the surcharge is added to RAs (other than those with Prepaid Fuel) where the vehicle was not returned full.This surcharge is in addition to the fuel charge.(26144)

BCHOPEN

Batch RA Open

6/2/08

The opening date assigned to a Batch Open RA in general is limited to the current date.To configure your system so that a future date is allowed, contact Thermeon’s Customer Support Dept.Note that if so configured, the closing date on a Batch Close can also be a future date.

EDITVCHR

Edit Tour Vouchers

10/30/07

Tour vouchers can now be edited, deleted from, or added to posted RAs. (24163)

EDITFOP

Edit FOP on Closed RA

3/28/08

New program that allows user to edit only the form of payment on closed RAs, whether posted or unposted.(25379)

EXTEND

Extend RA

9/17/07

New program to allow the extension of a RA without giving access to RA Open. Certain restrictions apply. (23642)

10/17/07

Added return location field. Added columns showing the “Old Estimate” and “New Estimate” and the difference between the two estimate totals. (23936)

1/18/08

Added the ability to lift certain restrictions governing which RAs can be extended. (24497)

HISTORY/MAINTENANCE MENU

HISTUPD

Vehicle History Update

2/26/08

Automatic history records are created under Service Code 98 for insurance data entered in the Vehicle File.(25258)

4/28/08

Added 2 fields for credit amounts that correspond to the Amount 1 and Amount 2 fields.The credit fields are used to record amounts reimbursed by the insurance company for repair costs.(23930)

4/30/08

Vehicle History records for RAs (Code 00) are now written for non-vehicle assets (such as hand held GPS units).(25928)

SCUPD

Service Code File Update

10/10/07

Added 2 fields for an X/Y coordinate used to mark the vehicle’s unrepaired damage on a vehicle diagram on the printed RA. (10858)

Note: RA print programs will need to be enhanced to take advantage of this feature.

NONREV

Non Revenue Movement

8/29/07

When inventoried equipment is on a Non Rev (rather than a vehicle), the odometer reading is not required. (21387)

3/27/08

When Non-Rev movements require a customer number, the Non-Rev updates the “Number of Times Rented” field of the customer record.(25585)

4/28/08

Vehicles on Non-Rev Movements can now be placed in an “available” type status.The Planning Calendar ignores the Non-Rev and the unit is not seen as a committed unit.(25613)

6/20/08

When Hold Codes are used, a new pop-up window appears showing the Hold Codes applied to the vehicle(s).(26640)

REFUEL

Enter Refueling Data

12/28/07

New program for operations doing chauffeur rentals. Used to enter data on fueling vehicles used in chauffeur rentals where fuel is included in the rental. (23516)

RFUELRPT

Refueling Report

12/28/07

New report to track fuel usage chauffeur rentals when fuel is included. Reports on the data entered via the Enter Refueling Data program (23516)

HISTORY/MAINTENANCE MENU – DAMAGE TRACKING SUBMENU

DMGRPR

Vehicle Damage Repair

3/26/08

New program to quickly indicate that damage has been repaired.(23958)

HISTORY/MAINTENANCE MENU – HOLD CODE SUBMENU

UPDHOLD

Update Vehicle Hold Code

4/30/08

Hold Codes can now be applied to non-vehicle assets, such as hand held GPS units.(25928)

EDITHOLD

Edit Vehicle Hold Codes

9/27/07

Added a field for Check-In Status Code. This status overrides the check-in status in the Location record. If multiple Hold Codes apply to the vehicle, the status code in the record of the highest priority Hold Code will be applied. (23150)

FLEET MENU

INV

Vehicle Inventory Control

1/14/08

Added logic for Hertz Australia regarding the data entered for the license plate number. (24547)

2/26/08

Automatic history records are created under Service Code 98 for insurance data entered in the Vehicle File.(25258)

3/21/08

Expanded the Depreciation Amount field by one character as well as all reports that show depreciation.(24991)

4/1/08

Added new fields for various expiration dates.Added fields to set how those dates are checked at the time of RA Open – either a warning or a block.Added a new page (now page 3) for the dates.Moved the Eligible Date, Tab Expiration, and Purchase Date fields to the new page 3.Users who were previously allowed access to only pages 1 and 2 will now be able to access pages 1 – 3.Financial information is now on page 4.(23960)

FASTINV

Fast In-Fleeting

1/14/08

Added logic for Hertz Australia regarding the data entered for the license plate number. (24547)

3/24/08

Added a field for the Eligible date.(25810)

LICEXP

License Expiration Report:Name changed to Vehicle Date Expiration Report

1/3/08

Change the name of this report to Vehicle Date Expiration Report.Added a field for selecting which expiration date should be used for sorting the data (Tab, Insurance, Maintenance, or Tourist Certificate dates).(23960)

TURNBACK

Turnback Report

3/27/08

Added a selection field for Model Code.(25819)

INACTIVE

Fleet Inactivity Report

1/03/08

Added choices for how the data should be sorted. Added the ability to include non-vehicle assets. (24687)

FLEET MENU – PHYSICAL INVENTORY SUBMENU

LOSTVEH

Lost Vehicle Report

10/15/07

New report (using the physical inventory data) that lists unaccounted for vehicles by location. (23579)

5/19/08

Added a field for Fleet Type (can enter up to 5 fleet types).Limits the report to vehicles of those fleet types.Report also updated to exclude vehicles on an open Non-Rev.(26453)

FLEET ACCOUNTING MENU

VRTBCH

Enter VRT Batch

12/11/07

New program for Ireland users to enter refunds of the VRT tax when vehicles are sold. Updates the vehicle record with the amount of the refund and the receipt number. (23880)

VEHINS

Vehicle Insurance Report

2/26/08

This report now reads the vehicle history records (Service Code 98) generated from entering or editing insurance data on the vehicle record.(25258)

DISPATCH MENU

CURSTAT

Show Current Status

10/12/07

Added a column to the third page (RAs in Hold status) for Reservation information. When a Reservation is associated with the RA, the Res # and the reservation pick-up time is listed. (23019)

MAKAVL

Make Vehicle Available

11/08/07

When a vehicle is on an open RA with a hold status, the vehicle cannot be changed out of “O” status. (23148)

4/16/08

When a vehicle that was in “O” status (RA is still open) is made available and the RA has a return date/time later than the current date/time, the planning calendar is now updated to show 1 less committed unit through the return date/time on the RA.(20594)

PHYSLOT

Physical Lot Report

11/09/07

Added more data to the report. Now shows vehicle class. For vehicles in “O” status, shows RA info. Added a summary by vehicle class. (23474)

RELEASE

Release Vehicle

8/29/07

When an inventoried equipment option has been added to a RA but a unit has not been assigned, the pop-up window to assign it is invoked when releasing the vehicle in order for the unit number to be entered on the RA. (21387)

11/7/07

Can be accessed on a handheld terminal. Entering a period in the license plate number is interpreted as a hyphen (since the hyphen is not a key on the handheld terminal). An option can be defined so that a prompt automatically displays asking if the option should be added to the RA. (23148)

PLANNING MENU

PRTFUT

Class Availability Report

8/29/07

This report, and the rest of the planning features, now includes the inventoried equipment (non-vehicles added to the inventory file). Warning messages display accordingly. (21387)

4/16/08

When a vehicle that was in “O” status (RA is still open) is made available (through the Make Vehicle Available program) and the RA has a return date/time later than the current date/time, the planning calendar is now updated to show 1 less committed unit through the return date/time on the RA.And since the calendar was already updated, when the RA is eventually batch closed, the calendar will not be updated.(20594)

FORECAST

Fleet Forecasting Report

1/17/08

Expanded the number of Classes that can be included in the report from 10 to 15. (24967)

DAILY PROCEDURES MENU

FPARPT

Fuel Price Audit Report

4/30/08

The effective date entered is no longer an exact match.It is used as a starting date and the records are read backwards to find the record that was in effect on that date.(25928)

DAILY PROCEDURES MENU – ADDITIONAL DAILY SUB-MENU

SIGRPT

Signature Capture Percentage Report

11/01/07

New report which shows number and percentage of those RAs where electronic signatures were captured. (12772)

EXTNDRPT

Extend Rentals Report

1/18/08

New report which shows RAs that were extended using the Extend Rentals program. (24497)

WAITRPT

Rental Wait Report

2/05/08

New report showing the length of time that RAs have been or were in “Wait” status. (24993)

4/2/08

Added a field to exclude vehicles in Wait and Void status.(25781)

DBRCUR

Current Operations DBR

3/25/08

Operations DBR for the current day only.(25475)

MONTH END MENU

COMMISS

Vendor Commission Report

10/29/07

Added a field for showing reservation deposits. (23829)

ACCRUE

Accrual Report

12/20/07

Added a new format with columns for Class, Source, Type, Rate, and Discount percentage. (23829)

OPENRPT

Open RA Estimate Report

9/20/07

New report of estimated revenue on open RAs due to return within the date range requested. (22391)

MONTH END MENU – INCREMENTAL SALES MENU

REVRPT

Revenue Incentive Report

1/02/08

When “All L types” are selected on the Extra Revenue Report to build the Incentive file, the incentive is calculated on all L type options combined together. A new field in the Edit User Access File is for payroll employee number. If used, the number entered there is used on the Revenue Incentive Report instead of the usercode. (24546)

PPFRPT

Prepaid Fuel Report

10/24/07

New report that provides details of prepaid fuel sales. (23185)

6/17/08

Added separate analysis sections for half-tank and full-tank sales.(26590)

EXTRAR

Restricted Extra Revenue Report

4/18/08

New report for those operations using the CARS+ incentive logic.Same as the Extra Revenue Report except that it does not allow access to the “Update Incentives” field.(23185)

UTILIZATION MENU

FLTRPT

Fleet Utilization Report

4/30/08

Added a field for Owning Location.(25928)

CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE MENU

CUST

Customer File Update

10/1/07

A new field controls whether or not the rate assigned to the bill-to party (in their customer record) can be changed to an alternative rate product on a reservation or RA. The field is also in the customer type record. (23670)

12/10/07

A new field can be used to assign the customer to a particular employee for purposes of collection. The RealWorld AR Aging Report can be run by collection agent. (24365)

1/17/08

Added fields for small amount write off. (22119)

1/25/08

Use Shift/F7 in the Option Set field for a search of the Option Set file.

CUSRNT

Customer Rental Summary

12/20/07

Use of Shift/F7 in the Customer Number field now accesses a search of the Customer File. Added a column to the report for the RA return date. (22311)

CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE MENU – CORPORATE ACCOUNT SUBMENU

CDPRPT

Corporate Account Report

12/27/07

Added the choice of having the kms driven on each RA show instead of the FOP code.(24106)

VENDOR MAINTENANCE MENU

VEND

Vendor File Maintenance

2/11/08

New field for a negative type option. Used when a travel agent (vendor) is also the bill-to party on a RA, and the vendor and customer records are linked. Allows the commission to be reflected as a deduction on the RA.(22709)

New option type “N” for a negative option. Can be used only when a travel agent (vendor) is also the bill-to party on a RA, and the vendor and customer records are linked. Allows the commission to be reflected as a deduction on the RA. (22709)

RENTAL ACCOUNTING MENU

DCD

Cash Receipts Report

10/9/07

Made some changes for Hertz Canada Corporate operations for cash-like forms of payment. Explanatory terms for the transactions print on the report.(23929)

DISTRPT

AR Distribution to GL Report

1/21/08

New report that allows transactions in the AR Distribution File to be requested by date range, customer, journal number, document number, journal type, etc. Can be used to produce a file which can be interfaced to external accounting systems.(24790)

CHGCST

Change RA Customer Number

3/25/08

New program that allows a change of the renter of bill-to customer on a RA regardless of RA status.(25480)

MULTRA

Multiple Invoiced Rentals

3/31/08

Added a field to select whether or not the audit report should print.(25553)

RENTAL ACCOUNTING MENU – REALWORLD SUBMENU

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Process Cash Receipts

11/27/07

For operations that have more than 3 cash accounts (the AR Control File provides for up to 3 accounts), any GL account number can now be entered in the Cash account field by entering choice “4”. (24169)

Print A/R Aging Report

12/10/07

A new field can be used to run the report by collection agent. A corresponding new field in the Customer record is sed to assign the customer to a particular employee for purposes of collection. (24365)

General Note Regarding RealWorld Reports

6/1/08

RealWorld reports, when displayed to the screen, are now controlled by the user.Pressing (RET) advances the report 1 page at a time.(Previously, displayed reports scrolled to the end without stopping.)

Remember, any report in RealWorld or CARS+ can be sent as e-mail rather than printing or displaying it.Contact Thermeon's Customer Support Dept. for details on how to e-mail reports.

RENTAL ACCOUNTING MENU – INVOICING SUBMENU

VENINV

Vendor Invoice Entry

12/20/07

Use of Shift/F7 in the Service Code fields to search the Service Codes. (22311)

RENTAL ACCOUNTING MENU – PETTY CASH SUBMENU

PTYCSH

Petty Cash Entry

10/9/07

Made some changes for Hertz Canada Corporate operations when certain GL account numbers are used.(23929)

RENTAL ACCOUNTING MENU – ADD’L ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS SUBMENU

IVARPT

IVA Amounts Realized Entry Report

1/11/08

New report for handling the IVA portion of payments received on billed RAs for Mexico.(21674)

PENDIVA

Pending IVA Tax Report

1/15/08

New report for listing IVA tax by FOP type and code. (21201)

CONTROL FILES – LOCATION CONTROL FILES

EDITLOC

Edit Locations

10/12/07

Added new selections to the Gold Service Type field on page 1 for Hertz Australia. (23019)

12-27-07

Added a field for a fuel card rate set. (23913)

4/1/08

Added fields for controlling how the new expiration dates in the vehicle record should be handled.The expiration dates are checked at the time of RA Open, and, if exceeded, the settings either warn or block the user when selecting a vehicle for an RA. More related fields are in the User Access File record and the Vehicle record.(23960)

4/22/08

Added a field to limit percentage discounts to just the Time charges on a RA, rather than the Time and Mileage/Km charges.Similar field was added to the Miscellaneous Control Record, Rate record, and Class Code record.Note:This feature is not available to Hertz operations reporting via EDRB.(25407)

MERGESUB

Merge Suburb Codes

10/23/07

New program to merge suburb data via an ascii file. (20943)

EDITSUB

Edit Suburb Codes

10/23/07

Added fields to show the distance to the location from the suburb. (20943)

CONTROL FILES – RENTAL CONTROL FILES

EDITMISC

Edit Miscellaneous Control Record

10/15/07

Added a field to designate a customer type to be assigned to renters doing chauffeur driven type RAs. (Chauffeur type RA defined in the Valid Type Code file.) (23514)

01/14/08

Added a field for to define a minimum number of elapsed miles/km that must have in order to be closed. (24547)

01/14/08

Added a field to block old cancelled and no-show reservations from being reopened. (23514)

01/23/08

The field for Search/Save Additional Driver has been declared obsolete. All additional drivers now become customers. (24299)

4/8/08

Added a field for checking if the DELCO option has been charged on reservations and RAs when data has been entered in the Delivery or Collection subwindows.If set, a prompt displays asking if the charge should be added.The user can then add the charge manually before the save is completed.(25934)

4/22/08

Added a field to limit percentage discounts to just the Time charges on a RA, rather than the Time and Mileage/Km charges.Similar field was added to the Miscellaneous Control Record, Rate record, and Class Code record.Note:This feature is not available to Hertz operations reporting via EDRB.(25407)

6/17/08

Added a field to define a “short distance”. When the distance driven on a RA is less than the amount entered, the default answer to the fuel question will be “N” (fuel will be charged on distance driven rather than level in the tank.)(26501)

EDITCC

Edit Card Definitions

5/2/08

Changed the logic for the CDPID field.Now applied to a RA only if no other CDPID is present.(26129)

EDITCTRY

Edit Country Codes

1/14/08

New field to designate this record is a “state” for use with the extended address logic.New field to require that a state be used for selected countries. New field for country of state. (24547) (25103)

4/2/08

Added a field to define if a Federal ID # is required when opening a RA for a customer whose driver’s license is from that particular country.(25483)

EDITPROB

Edit Problem Codes

12/10/07

New field for a GL account which will override the GL account attached to the Option Code.

New field to indicate it is a “restricted” code. Corresponding field in the User Access File record defines whether or not a user can use restricted codes.(22193)

EDITCUST

Edit Customer Type Codes

10/1/07

A new field controls whether or not the rate assigned to the bill-to party (having a certain customer type) can be changed to an alternative rate product on a reservation or RA. The field is also in the customer record. (23670)

12/20/07

Thirteen fields we added to control if personal data can be edited in Reservations, RA Open, and Parking Open. (23988)

1/17/08

Added fields for small amount write off. (22119)

CONTROL FILES – RATE CONTROL FILES

EDITRATE

Edit Rental Rules/ Rates

11/07/07

Added a field for the number of maximum days a weekend rate will apply to the weekend days on a RA before only the daily/weekly rate applies. This field replaces logic that has previously been inherent in the weekend rates that imposed a maximum of 6 days that a RA could run and still have the weekend rate apply to the weekend days. Once the maximum is exceeded, the weekend rate no longer applies to the weekend days; instead the daily/weekly rates on the RA apply to all days. (24234)

2/25/08

Press Shift/F7 from the Option Set or Add-on Option Set field to search the Option Set file.

3/20/08

Added a field to include the tax on mileage in inclusive logic rates.(25340)

4/17/08

Added a field for an Exempt Option Set.The option set defines the automatically and dependently applied options that should be exempt.The Option Set code is placed in the new field on the Rate record.(25701)

4/17/08

A new field in the Rental Rules/Rate record provides for an Exempt Option Set.The option set defines the automatically and dependently applied options that should be exempt.(25701)

4/22/08

Added a field to limit percentage discounts to just the Time charges on a RA, rather than the Time and Mileage/Km charges.Similar field was added to the Miscellaneous Control Record, Rate record, and Class Code record.Note:This feature is not available to Hertz operations reporting via EDRB.(25407)

CHGHOUR

Update Hourly Rates

6/17/08

For weekend rates, the hourly rate is now based on the weekend daily rate.Weekend package rates are ignored.(26799)

EDITPRIV

Edit Privilege Codes

1/09/08

Added a field to exempt charges for time beyond the expected return time of the RA if returned after hours. (24514)

4/21/08

Added a field to bypass the overbooking logic of the Planning Calendar.(25409)

CONTROL FILES – FLEET CONTROL FILES

EDITCLS

Edit Class Codes

8/29/07

Added a field for Asset Code which is used to designate the Class as one for equipment entered in the Inventory program as non-vehicle assets. (21387)

12/28/07

Class Codes can now be added using a Location Group Code. An individual Class record is created for each location in the group and the sub-groups. (24313)

3/31/08

Added a field so that Conversion Codes can be created directly from the Class Code record.(25182)

4/22/08

Added a field to limit percentage discounts to just the Time charges on a RA, rather than the Time and Mileage/Km charges.Similar field was added to the Miscellaneous Control Record, Rate record, and Class Code record.Note:This feature is not available to Hertz operations reporting via EDRB.(25407)

EDITMDL

Edit Model Codes

9/14/07

Added a field for the grounding odometer. (23656)

CONTROL FILES – ACCOUNTING CONTROL FILES

EDITASST

Edit Asset Codes

8/29/07

New program to enter codes that designate equipment entered in the Inventory program as non-vehicle assets. (21387)

CNGTAX

Change Tax Rate

1/29/08

New program to change the tax rate on currently open RAs. (25124)

CONTROL FILES – SALES CONTROL FILES

EDITSRC

Edit Source Codes

12/3/07

Added a field for Location or Location Group so that source codes can vary by location. (23512)

4/8/08

Added a field for a CDPID number.When the Source Code is applied to a reservation or rental, the CDPID number (with its privileges and rate) is automatically applied.(25387)

CONTROL FILES – OPTION CONTROL FILES

EDTOPTCD

Edit Optional Items File

10/03/07

Added a field used for a PIN pad device for Hertz Brazil. (17476)

11/08/07

New choice for the echo close field that prompts a message in the Release Vehicle program asking if the option should be added to the RA. (23148)

02/11/08

New option type “N” for a negative option. Can be used only when a travel agent (vendor) is also the bill-to party on a RA, and the vendor and customer records are linked. Allows the commission to be reflected as a deduction on the RA.(22709)

4/23/08

Added a field for Effective Date Type – used to determine the option rate that should be quoted for a reservation or RA using an effective date of either the reservation pick update, the opening date of the RA, or the closing date of the RA.See details in the chapter.(23167)

5/2/08

A new code can be entered in the “Insurance Only” field.Entering “X” exempts insurance RAs entirely from the option.(25246)

6/4/08

The “Due Rpt” field now controls which options are shown on the Reservation Manifest and Vehicle Prep Report if options are requested.Up until now, this field has related only to the Vehicles Due In Report.(26606)

EDTOPTRT

Edit Option Rates

11/16/07

A new type of auto apply option, “A”, is age dependent. When designated this way, an age must be entered in the “Max Age” field. Renters who are younger than or equal to the max. age will have the option automatically applied to their RA. (24037)

12/19/07

New column to indicate that options with maximum days should be repeated in each monthly period if the length of the RA is longer than a month. (24527)

3/31/08

Options rates can now be set up using a Tier structure.That is, the daily rate can vary based on the number of days the rental runs.New columns on page 5 are used to define the maximum number of days in each tier.When these columns are filled in, the Day, Week, Month, and X-Day columns on page 1 are redefined to correspond with Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 periods.(5349)

NOTE:RA Print programs and Invoice print programs will likely need to be enhanced to present Tier rates properly.

4/23/08

Added a field for Effective Date Type – used to determine the option rate that should be quoted for a reservation or RA using an effective date of either the reservation pick update, the opening date of the RA, or the closing date of the RA.See details in the chapter.(23167)

EDITSET

Edit Option Sets

2/25/08

Added a field for privilege code.Used in determining the net rate for included items in a voucher.Use Shift/F7 for a pop-up display of Privilege Codes.New search using F6 from the Option field to search option Sets.(25305)

4/17/08

A new field in the Rental Rules/Rate record provides for an Exempt Option Set.The option set defines the automatically and dependently applied options that should be exempt.(25701)

6/5/08

A new section was added to the end of the chapter regarding drop charges and how they are handled on inclusive, add-on, and exclusive option sets.(26205)

EDITMAT

Edit Percent Matrix

3/28/08

Added a field for Effective Date.(19366)

CONTROL FILES – FUEL CONTROL FILES

EDITFUEL

Edit Fuel Rates

5/22/08

Added a field for an Option Code that refers to a fuel surcharge.The surcharge is added to RAs (other than those with Prepaid Fuel) when the vehicle was not returned full.This surcharge is in addition to the fuel charge.(26144)

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT MENU

CHGENV

Change User Environment

10/03/07

Added a field used for a PIN pad device for Hertz Brazil. (17476)

PIDUPD

Mask Customer PID

11/26/07

New program to sanitize customer personal information when data is copied to another company (such as a training company) or another system. (23566)

PROGLOG

View Program Access Log

2/21/08

Access log can be viewed by date and transactions limited to a particular employee or the data can be send as an e-mail attachment and brought up in Excel. (25474)

WHOLOCK

Who Is Locking a File

4/9/08

New tool that can be used to research which user is locking a record in the Vehicle, Customer, RA, or Reservation File.(25642)

XCLVEH

Import Vehicle File Data

4/29/08

This program can be used to add vehicles to CARS+ from an Excel spreadsheet or to update the existing vehicle records from an Excel spreadsheet. Contact Thermeon’s Customer Support Dept. to obtain the Excel template.(25399)

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT MENU – SECURITY SYSTEM MENU

EDITUAF

Edit User Access File

10/11/07

Added a field to impose limited access on a user. A new appendix chapter details the logic. (22648)

12/10/07

New field to indicate if the user is allowed to use the “restricted” problem codes in Incident Entry.(22193)

1/02/08

New field to block the user from being included when incentives are calculated.(24546)

1/02/08

New field for payroll employee number. If used, the number entered there is used on the Revenue Incentive Report instead of the usercode.(24546)

4/1/08

There are new expiration dates in the vehicle record.If the expiration dates are exceeded at the time of RA Open, settings in the Location record and Vehicle record control if the user is warned or blocked from using the vehicle for a RA.New fields in the User Access File record can override the block imposed by the other settings.(23960)

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT MENU – PURGE MENU

4/2/08

Please note that the order in which the programs are listed has been changed to reflect that:

·Reservations should be purged before RAs.PURGERES is listed first, PURGERA is second.

  • Non-Revs need to be purged before Customers/Vendors and Vehicles.PURGENR is listed third.

PURGEHST

Purge Vehicle History File

4/9/08

Changed the rules for purging damage records (both damage reports and the damage history records.)Now they are sensitive to the date entered, whether or not the vehicle is sold, and whether or not the damage is repaired.(23435)

PURGECV

Purge Customer/Vendor Files

4/2/08

Added check of NonRev file.Customer and Vendor records cannot be purged if still listed on a NonRev.(10205)

PURGEVEH

Purge Vehicle File

4/2/08

Added check of NonRev file.Vehicle records cannot be purged if still listed on a NonRev.(10205)

PURGEFLT

Purge Fleet Utilization

4/8/08

New program to purge the records in the Fleet Summary file that are used to generate data for the Fleet Utilization Report.(20663)

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

EXTENDED ADDRESS

Extended Address – Select Address Fields

1/14/08

Field 8, “State” needs to be set to Display = “Y”, Required = “N”. (24547, 25103)


New Appendix Chapters

Tracking Optional Equipment

Limited Access

Using CARS+ With a Non-ASCII Character Set

HERTZ FEATURES

HERTZ MENU – HERTZ PROGRAMS MENU

HTZRES

Hertz Res Interface Log

6/18/08

Added F6 search of Reservation file.Use F1 to print all data for the res.Use F2 and F4 to scroll through next or previous reservations.Use F8 to reload the reservation.(26886)

HERTZ MENU – HERTZ CONTROL FILES MENU

EDITGLD

Edit Gold Service Messages

10/08/07

Added a field used to by Hertz Canada locations doing electronic signature capture at the time of RA Open. Defines whether or not the Gold customer’s signature is required. (9191)

EDTHCC

Edit Hertz Credit Cards

1/03/08

Added a field for a 50 – character comment. Displays on Reservations, Open, and Close screens. (23471)

EDHDOC

Edit Valid Document Types

10/25/07

New control record to define which Hertz document types are accepted in the Special Documents subwindow. (22278)

EDITSEAM

Edit Seamless Controls

2/28/08

New control record to configure CARS+ to communicate with Seamless.(24683)

EDTRZ4

Edit Res Merge Option Codes

5/8/08

New control record to map Options in the reservation data sent by OKC to the appropriate Option Codes in CARS+.(26297)

HERTZ MENU – HERTZ AUSTRALIA MENU

SENDGOLD

Send Gold Data

10/12/07

New program that sends data to a lighted board for gold service RAs in hold status as well as upcoming gold service reservations. (23019)

HERTZ FEATURES

Hertz

RA Open

Hertz customers can now enter their personal data, such as address and driver’s license number, into their reservation in order to expedite the check-out process at the rental counter.When the reservation is interfaced to CARS+, a customer record is created using the personal data from the reservation.When opening a RA using one of these reservations, the rental agent is prompted to enter the driver’s license number.If it matches the one in the reservation, the data from the customer record is automatically loaded onto the RA Open screen.(26167)Note:Operations not wishing to use this logic can have it turned off by Thermeon’s Customer Support Department.

RA Close – handheld mode

In order to accommodate using a bar code reader, the vehicle unit number field accepts 12 characters. The owning area number is represented by the first 5 characters, and the unit number and check digit are the last 7 characters

Hertz Australia

RA Open:

When preprinting a RA for a Gold service reservation, all customer data validation checks are done as they are when saving with F1. (23148)

The FOP on RA’s opened from an applicant reservation cannot be edited. If the RA FOP number and the Bill-to fields are blank, the length of the RA cannot be longer than the number of days in a month as defined in the Edit Miscellaneous Control File. The FOP code “RCH: cannot be used as a deposit. (24547)

RA Close – handheld mode:

Entering a period in the license plate number is interpreted as a hyphen (since the hyphen is not a key on the handheld terminal).

RA Close:

FOP codes “CRQ” and “CRF” must have a negative amount. More than one cash payment (FOP codes CSH, CRQ, and CRF) record is not allowed. Access to the “Change back” field is blocked. New rules concerning cash drawers with one-way rentals.(24547)

When a negative payment is added to a RA with a cash-like FOP, no other cash-like FOP can be manually entered (positive or negative). (26607)

Two credit cards with the same FOP are not allowed. (26607)