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[[Category:Multiple_Properties]]
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  ''This page explains how to set up an account with multiple properties.''
<div class="heading">Multiple Properties</div>
  This page explains how to set up an account with multiple properties.
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== Multiple properties in one account ==
== Multiple properties in one account ==
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=== Add and set up properties===  
=== Add and set up properties===  


Add new properties with the ADD NEW PROPERTY button in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES or make a copy of an existing similar property and edit it to suit.
Add new properties with the ADD NEW PROPERTY button in #fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES or make a copy of an existing similar property and edit it to suit.
If you make a copy all of the rooms and rates will also be copied.
If you make a copy all of the rooms and rates will also be copied.
To set up the individual properties follow the instructions in the [[Do_the_initial_Setup|Setup Guide]]. If your properties are similar it is best to set up one property entirely and then copy it and make the required changes to the copy.
To set up the individual properties follow the instructions in the [[Do_the_initial_Setup|Setup Guide]]. If your properties are similar it is best to set up one property entirely and then copy it and make the required changes to the copy.
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A Booking page containing all properties is created automatically. It will show your properties with a link to the property booking page where guests can make their booking.  
A Booking page containing all properties is created automatically. It will show your properties with a link to the property booking page where guests can make their booking.  


To customise  your multiple property booking page go to SETTINGS-> BOOKING ENGINE-> MULTIPLE PROPERTIES -> PAGE DESIGN.  
To customise  your multiple property booking page go to {#fas:cog}} (SETTINGSBOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > PAGE DESIGN.  


If you want to generate the code for an embedded Iframe for multiple properties  go to SETTINGS-> BOOKING ENGINE-> IFRAME GENERATOR and set "Property" = "All"
If you want to generate the code for an embedded Iframe for multiple properties  go to {#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS> BOOKING ENGINE > BOOKING WIDGETS > IFRAME GENERATOR and set "Property" = "All"


If you want to allow guests to search by certain criteria:
If you want to allow guests to search by certain criteria:
*First create the search criteria in SETTINGS -> BOOKING ENGINE ->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->SEARCH CRITERIA.
*First create the search criteria in {#fas:cog}} (SETTINGSBOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > SEARCH CRITERIA.
*Then go to SETTINGS -> BOOKING ENGINE ->MULTIPLE PROPERTIES->PROPERTY SETTINGS and assign the applicable criteria to each property.
*Then go to {#fas:cog}} (SETTINGSBOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > PROPERTY SETTINGS and assign the applicable criteria to each property.




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== Generate booking widgets or an embedded booking page==
== Generate booking widgets or an embedded booking page==
Once you have set and assigned your search criteria you can  
Once you have set and assigned your search criteria you can  
*go to SETTINGS-> BOOKING ENGINE-> BOOKING WIDGETS to generate a widget. Set "Property" = "All" and design your widget, ensuring that you change "Search Filter" to show the search criteria either "collapesed" or "open" in your booking widget. Generate the code for the widget and paste it into the source code (Set the Wordpress editor to "Text") where you want to display the widget.
*go to {#fas:cog}} (SETTINGSBOOKING ENGINE > BOOKING WIDGETS to generate a widget. Set "Property" = "All" and design your widget, ensuring that you change "Search Filter" to show the search criteria either "collapesed" or "open" in your booking widget. Generate the code for the widget and paste it into the source code (Set the Wordpress editor to "Text") where you want to display the widget.
*go to SETTINGS-> BOOKING ENGINE-> BOOKING WIDGETS->EMBEDDED IFRAME to generate the code for your embedded Iframe. Set "Property" = "All". Generate the code and paste it into the source code where you want to display the booking page.
*go to {#fas:cog}} (SETTINGSBOOKING ENGINE > BOOKING WIDGETS > IFRAME GENERATOR to generate the code for your embedded Iframe. Set "Property" = "All". Generate the code and paste it into the source code where you want to display the booking page.


If you use Wordpress please also use the Wordpress help page.
If you use Wordpress please also use the Wordpress help page.


== Groups / Display in the Control Panel  ==
== Groups / Display in the Control Panel  ==
You can create groups of properties by giving them the same keyword in SETTINGS-> BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTIES > MULTIPLE PROPERTIES> PROPERTY SETTINGS "Group Keywords"
You can create groups of properties by giving them the same keyword in #fas:cog}} (SETTINGSBOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > PROPERTY SETTINGS "Group Keywords"


A group option will appear in the property selector on the calendar page and open all properties in the group.
A group option will appear in the property selector on the calendar page and open all properties in the group.