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admin:float-operations [2017/08/16 09:01] – [Functionality] matas.biliusadmin:float-operations [Unknown date] (current) – external edit (Unknown date) 127.0.0.1
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 Please be informed that this article is a part of administrator's wiki. Some of the details mentioned here may be misunderstood if the reader is unfamiliar with Aardvark administrator's UI. Please be informed that this article is a part of administrator's wiki. Some of the details mentioned here may be misunderstood if the reader is unfamiliar with Aardvark administrator's UI.
  
-Float Operations in Aardvark is a security feature used by the Bookmakers to control cash flow used by their Cashiers. Float activity is reported in the **[[admin:shifts|Shifts]]** and **[[admin:cash-ops|Cash Operations]]** Detailed Reports.+Float Operations in Aardvark is a security feature used by the Bookmakers to control cash flow used by their Cashiers. Float activity is reported in the **[[admin:shifts|Shifts]]** Detailed Report.
  
 Float activities are recorded as Float In and Float Out, each of them representing cash flow to the till and from the till respectively. Float activities are recorded as Float In and Float Out, each of them representing cash flow to the till and from the till respectively.
  
-Float personal identification number or PIN is an extra Float Operations security feature used in the case when Float Operations are disabled and can be conducted only by the Shop managers (administrators) rather than the Cashiers themselves. +Float personal identification number or PIN is an extra Float Operations security feature used in the case when Float Operations are disabled and can be conducted only by the Shop managers (administrators) rather than the Cashiers themselves
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 +Float Operations are all the transactions carried out between Shop managers (HQ) and the cashier's Tills. While Cash operations are all Payout and Payin transactions carried between the Cashier and the Punter. Float Operations assist HQ in controlling and following all the money flow through the Shop and/or Organization, but they are not the same as cash operations.
  
 ==== Cashier and Administrator Roles in the Float Operations ==== ==== Cashier and Administrator Roles in the Float Operations ====
  
-To understand Float operations one must understand how the Float operations work in the Aardvark's system. Cash float can be transacted into the Till or from the Till by using cashier's interface. This can only be done through **My Shift** in the Cashier's UI.+To understand Float operations one must understand how the Float operations work in the Aardvark's system. Different scenarios to use Float Operations:
  
-If the Float operations are disabled for that specific Shop, then this can only be done by providing Administrator'username and his Float PIN.+  * Administrator enables Cashier Float Operations for a specific Shop and Cashiers themselves are able to carry out Float Operations (i.e. count money and remove/add from/to a till as well as doing rest of the accounting) 
 +  * Administrator disables Cashier Float Operations for specific Shop and Cashiers must count and bring the money to the Shop manager, who does the accounting and carries out the Float Operations through Administrator's UI (Shift Log) 
 +  * Administrator disables Cashier Float Operations for a specific Shop and sets-up a Float PIN for Shop manager's account, then he can carry out Float Operations through Cashier'interface by Adding or Removing cash float and providing his Float PIN and username to complete accounting tasks (i.e. count the money and independently carry out the Float operations without the need to disturb Cashier's work)
  
 NB: Float Operations can be done only on an active Shift. NB: Float Operations can be done only on an active Shift.
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-The best way to do it is through **[[admin:top-menu-bar#account-settings|Top Menu bar]]** My Profile settings menu.+The best way to do it is through **[[admin:top-menu-bar#account-settings|Top Menu bar]]** **My Profile** settings menu.
  
-  - Click on the Profile icon and select **My Profile** from the drop-down list +  - Click the Profile icon and select **My Profile** from the drop-down list 
-  - Click on **Enable** button near the Float PIN +  - Click **Enable** button near the Float PIN 
-  - Click on **Generate** once or a few times to auto-generate a random PIN +  - Click **Generate** once or a few times to auto-generate a random PIN 
-  - Finally, click the **✓** to save your settings+  - Finally, click **✓** to save your settings
  
 Another way to set up a Float PIN is through separate administrator's settings. Another way to set up a Float PIN is through separate administrator's settings.
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   - In selected administrator's settings **✓** the Float PIN and click auto-generate button once or a few times to auto-generate a random PIN   - In selected administrator's settings **✓** the Float PIN and click auto-generate button once or a few times to auto-generate a random PIN
   - Click **Submit** to save new settings   - Click **Submit** to save new settings
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 +If a Float PIN was changed or provided by another administrator, shop manager will need to check it.
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 +  - Open **My Profile** from the drop-down list
 +  - Nearby the Float PIN locate your Float PIN
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 +{{:admin:my_profile_window_with_float_pin.png?nolink|}}
  
 ==== Organization and Shop settings ==== ==== Organization and Shop settings ====
  
-To enable or disable Float operations for the Cashier, the administrator must do this through the Shop settings or Organization settings in the **[[admin:management|Management]]** tab.+To enable or disable Float operations for the Cashier, the administrator must do this through the Shop settings or Organization settings in the **[[admin:management|Management]]** tab. Bear in mind that Administrator can always use Float Operations through his interface (Shift Log in the Shifts Detailed Report).
  
-  - Access Management tab in the Admin UI +  - Access **Management** in the Admin UI 
-  - Click on a Shop or Organization in the **Side Panel**+  - Select a Shop or Organization in the **Side Panel**
   - Click **Toggle edit** in the top-left corner of the Management window   - Click **Toggle edit** in the top-left corner of the Management window
-  - Nearby the **Cashier Float Operations** **✓** to Enable or untick to Disable Float operations for the cashier+  - Nearby the **Cashier Float Operations** click Tick or Untick to Enable or Disable Float operations for the cashier
   - Click Save, **provide comments** for the changes you've made in the administrator settings and **click Yes** once more   - Click Save, **provide comments** for the changes you've made in the administrator settings and **click Yes** once more
  
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 ==== Functionality ==== ==== Functionality ====
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 As mentioned before, if the Cashier Float Operations for a specific shop is Disabled, then the Float operations must be carried out by an administrator who must come up to the PC used by the cashier and provide his username and Float PIN whenever transacting cash float from or to the till. As mentioned before, if the Cashier Float Operations for a specific shop is Disabled, then the Float operations must be carried out by an administrator who must come up to the PC used by the cashier and provide his username and Float PIN whenever transacting cash float from or to the till.
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   - In the Shop Manager authentication, provide your **username** and **Float PIN**   - In the Shop Manager authentication, provide your **username** and **Float PIN**
   - Lastly, Click **Submit**   - Lastly, Click **Submit**
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 **Q: I dislike auto-generated PINs, can I use one of my own?** **Q: I dislike auto-generated PINs, can I use one of my own?**
  
-A: Yes. Even though we highly recommend to use auto-generated PINs, you can also set-up your own PINs instead of clicking auto-generate button. Simply type in your wished PIN in the tab and click Tick button. Please note that PINs must be from at least 4 to a maximum of 64 symbols.+A: Yes. Even though we highly recommend to use auto-generated PINs, you can also set-up your own PINs instead of clicking auto-generate button. Simply type in your wished PIN in the tab and click **✓** button. Please note that PINs must be from at least 4 to a maximum of 64 symbols
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 +**Q: I've disabled the Cashier Float Operations, but the system gives me an error when I try to add the float through the Cashier's interface. What to do?** 
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 +A: First, try reloading the cashier's account and add the Float then. If the problem persists, please contact our support.
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