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[[Category:Agency]]
[[Category:Sub_Account]]
[[Category:Booking_Page]]
[[Category:Booking_Engine]]
[[Category:Properties]]
<div class="heading">Booking Page for Multiple Properties</div>
This page is a about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE
==Concept==
The multi-property booking page displays all properties of the account. It links to the property booking page ({{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE ) where the actual booking is made.
''This The design of the responsive booking page version is a about modular allowing you to fully control the menu SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->MULTIPLE PROPERTIESlayout.''
In this menu The responsive booking page consists of sections. For each section you can choose from a set up and customise of modules which can be added an removed. They have advanced settings so you can tailor the display exactly to your needs. For most modules content needs to be added so they can display. Available modules for the look of a multiple multi-property booking page. are are:
The *Picture slider or gallery for agency and property*Featues for property *Availability calendar (one or multiple month) for property*Descriptions for for agency and property booking page displays all properties of the account. It links to the *Policies for property booking page where the actual booking is made.
'''Customise the general design'''*To change colors and fonts go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->STYLE*To add descriptions in on above and below the property listing go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->CONTENT and enter your descriptions. If you are using the responsive version go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->LAYOUT <embedvideo service="Property Header and Footeryoutube" to activate the descriptive module.*To add an agency picture slider (responsive version only) go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PICTUREShttp://www. Upload your pictures and activate them as "Multiple Property Picture"youtube. Then go to SETTINGS-com/watch?v=qVOGr_mqYJA</embedvideo>BOOKING PAGE->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->LAYOUT "Property Header and Footer" to activate the slider.
'''Customise Property Display'''== Limitations ==
Each property can be displayed with a picture or picture slider and/or a description. The layout and *If you have less than 50 properties in the used modules for account the property display can be customised in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->LAYOUT "Multiple Property Layout" system will check if all selected criteria are fulfilled.
*To add a property picture go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PICTURES. Upload a picture and activate it as "Property Picture"For accounts with more than 50 properties for performance reasons the system will only check if any rooms are available (not closed) for the selected dates.If there are no prices for the selection you will see 'Check Availability' box
*To add a property picture slider (responsive version only) go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PICTURES. Upload your pictures and activate them as "Property Picture". Then go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->LAYOUT "Multiple Property Layout" " Customise" to activate Prices do not include Obligatory Upsell Items, this is why the sliderprice has 'Price from'.
*To add a property description go If you need to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN -> CONTENT and enter your descriptive text show the properties in "Property Description - Booking Page 1" (responsive booking page version) or "Property Summary Description" (adaptive booking page version)the same order after each search, then ensure each property has a different Sell Priority.
*To add an availability calendar (responsive version only) go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->LAYOUT "Multiple Property Layout" " Customise" to activate the property calendar module. When you click on "Manage" you can set the number of calendars to display. Make sure you check the "Position" and "Desktop" settings when you add a module.
*== Pictures ==To add an a features module (responsive version only) pictures and assign them to modules go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) >BOOKING PAGE-ENGINE >MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->LAYOUT "Multiple Property Layout" " Customise" PICTURES. Assign them to activate the multi-property features module. When you click on "Manage" you can adjust the column width. Make sure you check the "Position" and "Desktop" settings when you add a module. Features can be added to use them in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTIONagency modules, property, room or offer.
'''Hide a Property'''<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXFa0MPO8TU</embedvideo>
You can hide a == Multi property content ==*To add descriptions above and below the property from listing go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > CONTENT and enter your booking page by setting descriptions. If you are using the responsive version go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->LAYOUT "Property Header and Footer" to activate the descriptive module.*To add an agency picture slider (responsive version only) go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE PICTURES. Upload your pictures and activate them as "Sell PriorityMultiple Property Picture" = Hide in . Then go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) BOOKING PAGEENGINE->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES-> PROPERTY SETTINGSLAYOUT "Property Header and Footer" to activate the slider.
'''Search Criteria'''==Property content==The layout and the used modules for the property display can be customised in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > LAYOUT "Multiple Property Layout" .
Custom search criteria can be set up in SETTINGS -> BOOKING PAGE ->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES-> SEARCH CRITERIA. *The context help (? icons) and price shown on the multi property booking page help give detailed informationis the '''lowest of offer 1 and 2.'''
To always show the search criteria without opening the <span style="Advances Searchcolor: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" link go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE-{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span>MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->DEVELOPERS and add '''If you have multiple offers then ensure that there is always a price for offer 1 or offer 2, otherwise the property will not show on the multi property booking page.'''
*To add a property picture go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > PICTURES. Upload a picture and activate it as "Property Picture". *To add a property picture slider (responsive version only) go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > PICTURES. Upload your pictures and activate them as "Property Picture". Then go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE >LAYOUT "Multiple Property Layout" " Customise" to activate the slider. *To add a property description go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > CONTENT and enter your descriptive text in "Property Description - Booking Page 1" (responsive booking page version) or "Property Summary Description" (adaptive booking page version). *To add an availability calendar (responsive version only) go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > LAYOUT "Multiple Property Layout" " Customise" to activate the property calendar module. When you click on "Manage" you can set the number of calendars to display. Make sure you check the "Position" and "Desktop" settings when you add a module. *To add an a features module (responsive version only) go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > LAYOUT "Multiple Property Layout" " Customise" to activate the property features module. When you click on "Manage" you can adjust the column width. Make sure you check the "Position" and "Desktop" settings when you add a module. Features can be added in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES DESCRIPTION. **If you want to show a '''Google Map''' you need to add an Google Map API Key in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER. You can obtain an API key from Google here https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/get-api-key. Usually a free key is sufficient. Make sure you activate all required settings. ===Property header and footer===Agency modules can optionally also display on the property booking pages. The settings are available in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > LAYOUT. ===Hide one or more properties===You can hide a property from your booking page by setting "Sell Priority" = Hide in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > PROPERTY SETTINGS. ==Search criteria==Custom search criteria can be set up in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > SEARCH CRITERIA.  These criteria need to be assigned your properties in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE >PROPERTY SETTINGS To always show the search criteria on page load without clicking "Advanced Search" go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPERS and add  <code> <script> $( document ).ready(function() { $("#collapseAdvancedSearch").show(); }); </script></code>
in "Advanced HTML Settings".
 
==Colors and fonts ==
To change colors and fonts go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > STYLE
 
Current default setting are:
 
{| class="wikitable"
| '''Setting '''|| '''Value'''
|-
| Background Color (Body) ||#f4f4f4
|-
|Content Background ||#f4f4f4
|-
|Content Text ||#424242
|-
|Link Color ||#008acc
|-
|Border Color ||#4dfdfdf
|-
|Highlight Background From ||#ffffff
|-
|Highlight Background To ||#ffffff
|-
|Highlight Text ||#424242
|-
|Form Background ||#ffffff
|-
|Form Text ||#424242
|-
|Selected Dates Background ||none
|-
|Selected DatesText ||#222222
|-
|Available Dates Background ||#f2f2f2
|-
|Available Dates Text ||#424242
|-
|Request Dates Background ||#dddddd
|-
|Request Dates Text ||#777777
|-
|Not Available Dates Background ||#f2dede
|-
|Not Available Dates Text ||#a94442
|-
|Button Style ||flat
|-
|Button Background ||#008acc
|-
|Button Text ||#ffffff
|-
|Font ||Arial (Helvetica)
|-
|Font Size ||14px
|-
|}
 
== Booking Widgets ==
Booking widgets for multiple properties which open the multiple property booking widgets can be created in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE-> BOOKING WIDGETS by setting set PROPERTY = ALL
 
If you want to allow guests to search by certain criteria:
*first create the search criteria in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > SEARCH CRITERIA
*then go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > PROPERTY SETTINGS and assign the applicable criteria to each property
 
Once you have set and assigned your search criteria you can go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > BOOKING WIDGETS. Set PROPERTY = ALL and design your widget, ensuring that you change SEARCH LABEL to show the search criteria in your booking widget.
 
<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> If you make changes to your to your search criteria you need to generate the code again and paste the new code to your website again.
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