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To customise the the booking page go to  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > LAYOUT.  
To customise the the booking page go to  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > LAYOUT.  


If you do not want to use multiple layouts leave the selector for "Layout" there and the selector for "Default Layout" in SETTINGS->BOOKING ENGINE and the selector set to 1.  
If you do not want to use multiple layouts leave the selector for "Layout" there and the selector for "Default Layout" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGSBOOKING ENGINE and the selector set to 1.  
 
==== Change template====
==== Change template====
Choose the template you want to use and then click on "Restore default".  
Choose the template you want to use and then click on "Restore default".  
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*If you use the property slider or property picture and have "Style" set to "Full width" you will need to make sure the slider/pictures  position is  set to row 1 position 1, desktop full width and mobile full width. There should be no other module in row 1. Also make sure you deactivate all modules which you do not use.  
*If you use the property slider or property picture and have "Style" set to "Full width" you will need to make sure the slider/pictures  position is  set to row 1 position 1, desktop full width and mobile full width. There should be no other module in row 1. Also make sure you deactivate all modules which you do not use.  
*If you want to show a '''Google Map''' you need to add an Google Map API Key in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY 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.
*If you want to show a '''Google Map''' you need to add an Google Map API Key in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY 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.
*The "Policies" module will use display the policies you have entered in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > BOOKING RULES. A link to policies on your web site can be please wherever you can enter descriptive texts. You can set up a "custom question" (Type= Checkbox, Use=Obligatory) in  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES >-BOOKING QUESTIONS. If required you can add a link for example: "I accept the <a href="http://www.mywebsite.de/agb" target="_blank">terms and conditions </a>." Replace  www.mywebsite.de/agb with a link to the terms and conditions on your web site.  
*The "Policies" module will use display the policies you have entered in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE A link to policies on your web site can be please wherever you can enter descriptive texts. You can set up a "custom question" (Type= Checkbox, Use=Obligatory) in  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES >-BOOKING QUESTIONS. If required you can add a link for example: "I accept the <a href="http://www.mywebsite.de/agb" target="_blank">terms and conditions </a>." Replace  www.mywebsite.de/agb with a link to the terms and conditions on your web site.  




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General settings which apply to all layouts like minimum/maximum number of guests, nights, type of price display etc. are in  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE.
General settings which apply to all layouts like minimum/maximum number of guests, nights, type of price display etc. are in  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE.
=== Multiple or single room booking===
=== Multiple or single room booking===
You can allow guests to book one room or unit, multiple rooms or units of give the the choice. The setting is available in  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE.  
You can allow guests to book one room or unit, multiple rooms or units or give them the choice. The setting is available in  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE.
 
*If you set “Guest Can choose” it will show the selection button “Book Multiple” on top right of the Booking Strip of the booking engine.
 
*By choosing “Enable” it will show only Check in, Check out and Nights.
 
*By “Disable” it will show Check in, Check out, Nights and Guests.


=== Allow enquiries when no price is found ===
=== Allow enquiries when no price is found ===
If you are using Fixed Prices you can set "Allow Enquiry" = yes. This will allow the guest to send an enquiry if you have availability but the system can not find a price. If you generally want to accept only "Requests" instead of confirmed bookings go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES > RULES and set your "Booking Type" = Request
If you are using Fixed Prices you can set "Allow Enquiry" = yes. This will allow the guest to send an enquiry if you have availability but the system can not find a price. If you generally want to accept only "Requests" instead of confirmed bookings go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE and set your "Booking Type" = Request
 
=== Adjust prices on your booking page by adding a multiplier ===
Adjust prices on the booking page. If you want to add a multiplier to your prices, add a * followed by the multiplier number. The setting is available in  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE.
 
Examples:
 
*1.23 multiplies the price by 1.23 (i.e. raised by 23%).
*0.85 reduces the price to 85% of the normal price (i.e. lowered by 15%).


=== Add a logo to your page ===
=== Add a logo to your page ===
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=== Add Chat ===
=== Add Chat ===
Chat systems provide a script which you can add in  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Insert in HTML <HEAD>"  to add a chat to a property booking page or  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Insert in HTML <HEAD>"  to add a chat to the the multi property booking page.
Chat systems provide a script which you can add in  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Insert in HTML <HEAD>"  to add a chat to a property booking page or  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Insert in HTML <HEAD>"  to add a chat to the the multi property booking page.
==Accessability==
The booking page has a basic optimisation for barrier-free access.
If accessibility is important to you, you must also make sure
1. that you choose colours with high contrast. The following are recommended:
Body Background ?
Body Background: ffffff
   
Content Background: ffffff
   
Content Text: 000000
   
Link Colour: 1a5176
   
Border Colour: bdbdbd
   
Highlight Background From: ffffff
   
Highlight Background To: ffffff
   
Highlight Text: 000000
Form Background: ffffff
   
Form Text: 000000
Selected Dates Background: f2f2f2
   
Selected Dates Text: 000000
Available Dates Background: 12852b
   
Available Dates Text: ffffff 
Request Dates Background: def7e3
   
Request Dates Text: 000000
Not Available Dates Background: db5148
   
Not Available Dates Text: ffffff
2. if your booking page opens as a new page/tab, or is used as a landing page for Google, you should add a property description with H1 and ideally also H2 headlines at the top.


==Use multiple layouts==
==Use multiple layouts==
You can use up to 6 different layouts at the same time.  
You can use up to 6 different layouts at the same time.  


The default layout is defined in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE
The default layout is defined in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > LAYOUT


If you want to use multiple layouts you can set the number you want to use them under before you save.  To open another than the default layout add a parameter to the URL. Example:
If you want to use multiple layouts you can set the number you want to use them under before you save.  To open another than the default layout add a parameter to the URL. Example:
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will display layout 2. If you are using Wordpress you can add a layout parameter to the shortcode as explained in the plugin settings.
will display layout 2. If you are using Wordpress you can add a layout parameter to the shortcode as explained in the plugin settings.


The Facebook app uses the "default" layout which is set in SETTINGS-BOOKING PAGE.
The Facebook app uses the "default" layout which is set in{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > BOOKING PAGE.


== Developer options ==
== Developer options ==
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== Change from adaptive to responsive booking page==
== Change from adaptive to responsive booking page==
Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE and select "Booking Page Version" = Responsive. This setting will activate Layout 1.
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > BOOKING PAGE and select "Booking Page Version" = Responsive. This setting will activate Layout 1.


When you change from adaptive to responsive you need to assign your pictures again. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PICTURES. Set the selector to the room then choose "Offer 1" and activate the picture/pictures you want to display. If you are using more than one offer repeat for each.  
When you change from adaptive to responsive you need to assign your pictures again. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > PICTURES. Set the selector to the room then choose "Offer 1" and activate the picture/pictures you want to display. If you are using more than one offer repeat for each.