Pick-Lists

There are several "pick lists" used in the software for fields that have a limited number of options rather than free-form text entry.  These are usually presented as a drop-down list in dialogs. This "limitation" is actually a great advantage, however -- it speeds data entry, better organizes the database (and actually makes it smaller and faster), and allows for easy filtering of reports.  For instance, you can generate financial reports for a specific site type or class (RV lot, cabin, etc.), certain payment methods (credit cards, cash, Visa, etc.), or any transaction category (daily rate, monthly rate, gift shop, laundry expenses, etc.).

Since each of the pick lists is user-definable, it's not really a limitation at all.  The software comes pre-defined with common selections in the pick lists, but you can edit, add, or delete selections as needed (and even add more items later), and define the order in which they appear in the lists.  Careful selection of list items is recommended (particularly the Site Types, Site Classes and Transaction Categories), because they affect how you will use the software, and because once the lists are in use, you cannot delete items without causing gaps in the useful data.

The Reservation Types list is a special-purpose list, since each type must also be designated as a particular "base type" to determine how it's used by the program.  Renaming and adding multiple reservation types can be useful for reporting and statistical purposes.

See Pick-Lists in the Maintenance section for more information.