2024.10 Release Note Highlights

Res Next Documents - Build default PDF footer if not defined 

Who it affects:

• Anyone using res next documents.

Why we care:

• Consistent footer on travel documents.

Summary

What's Changed:

Previously, PDFs like Invoices and TravelDocs displayed a document URL in the footer if the PDFDOCUMENTFOOTER setting was not configured. This update sets a default footer to enhance the document's appearance.

Why It Matters: This ensures a consistent, professional footer instead of a URL, improving the look of your PDFs.

Key Details:

• If PDFDOCUMENTFOOTER is empty or not set, a default footer with placeholders will be used:

  • [BrandName] shows the company name.

  • [CurrentDate] shows the render date.

Examples:

• Default: Displays brand name and page number.

• Custom: [BrandName] - [CurrentDate] shows the brand name and current date.

• Empty: <span /> leaves the footer blank.

Res NEXT Documents Available

Who it affects:

• Anyone who is on Res NET.

Why we care:

• Res NEXT Travel documents are upgraded and provide a better user experience.

Summary

What's Changed: The updated Next version of documents (Invoices, Travel Docs, Quote Letters) is now available for Net environments. This allows customers to use the enhanced, modern look of Softrip Next documents.

Why It Matters: Net customers can now benefit from the improved design and functionality of Next documents, offering a better user experience.

Key Details:

• A new UseNextDocuments setting is added to Net. If set to "Y," the system will use Next documents.

• Supported documents include Invoices, Travel Documents, Group Quote Letters, and Group Statements.

• To use this feature, ensure the UseNextDocuments and UsePDFRenderer settings are enabled.

Display Remarks Separately in Vacation Builder

Who it affects:

• Anyone using Vacation Builder shop in Res NEXT

Why we care:

• Makes filtering easier.

• Makes it easier to find exact results.

Summary

Feature Update: New Filters for Hotels, Transfers, and Optionals

What's Changed: Reservations users can now filter results by hotel name, transfer name, or optional name when shopping, making it easier to find specific services quickly.

Why It Matters: These new filters streamline the shopping process, helping users narrow down results and save time.

Key Details:

• Hotel Filter: When searching for hotels, an auto-complete dropdown for hotel names will appear, allowing users to select based on destination.

• Optional Filter: When searching for optional tours, a free-text box will allow users to input the name or description of the optional.

• Transfer Filter: When searching for transfers, a free-text box will allow users to enter the transfer name or description.

Availability:

• Filters are available on both the internal user home screen and the vacation builder screen for each destination.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Filters appear only when the respective service (Hotel, Optional, Transfer) is selected.

• Filters will pass the entered values to the pricing engine to refine search results based on the input names/descriptions.