Add a fine code

To add a fine code in the Fine Codes policy table:

  1. In the Administration Explorer, open the Policy Tables folder for the organization, and select Fine Codes. The Fine Codes table is displayed in the details view.
  2. Click btnInsert.gif to display the Insert Fine Codes dialog box.

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  1. Type text describing the fine code in the Description box.
  2. Click OK on the dialog box. The Fine Codes policy table appears with the new fine code name. The status bar indicates that the modification is pending.
  3. Select File > Save to save your changes.

The status bar indicates that the record is saved. The new fine code is available to all organizations and appears in the Fines table. See Setting Fine Amounts. Default fine amounts, maximum fine amounts, and grace periods for new fine codes are set with the Patron Services parameter Fine and Loan period defaults.

Related Information

Modify a table entry - Select the entry, click ModIcon.gif, and change the description.

Important:
Any changes to an existing fine code are immediately applied to all records using the original code.