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Sample Code

This section contains example code for integrating and automating Retail @dvantage PC into your businesses own proprietary and non proprietary systems. The examples are written in 32-bit Visual Basic and Visual Basic for Applications. (VB5-6 compatible)

All code herein is unsupported by Encom Inc., and is provided as is, without warranty or claims of usability of any kind. This code is intended for example and reference purposes only! Its' use, as is or modified, negates any and all possible liability of Encom Inc. These terms are also stated in the Retail @dvantage PC licensing and service agreements which must be accepted prior to installation.

Identify the Card Issuer based on the Card #:

Given a card number, this procedure will return the Issuer for ALL major label credit cards. Private label and Purchase Cards can be added if needed.

Export Data Directly From MS Excel-Toolbar Button Macro:

This example code demonstrates exporting Retail @dvantage PC transaction files directly from Microsoft Excel. Add a button to the Excel tool bar and relate the following macro code procedure to the new button. This code includes the GetCardIssuer procedure from the example above.

Export Data From an Access Database via VB:

This example code demonstrates exporting Retail @dvantage PC transaction files from a Microsoft Access Database.(MDB File) from a Visual Basic application or macro.

Shell Retail @dvantage PC from another application, or macro, and wait for the shelled process to end:

This example code demonstrates shelling Retail @dvantage PC from another application using the CreateProcess API and monitoring for when the shelled process ends with the WaitForSingleObject API. This example can be integrated with the other examples above for compete automation.

10 Jan 2009 ::: News Update
Retail @dvantage PC Versions 4.0c and 4.0e:
Global Payments Inc. is in the process of certifying versions 4.0c and 4.0e. These new versions will support Microsoft Windows VISTA and also include new features such as a SSL connectivity option, Native support for USB card readers, and maintain compliance with new Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. (PCI/DSS,PABP/CISP).
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01 Jan 2009 ::: News Header
Build 12 for Versions 3.4c & 3.4e have been Released as of January 1, 2009.
This new build adresses the New Double Receipt Truncation requirements, mandated by some states and also contains a few other minor bug fixes.

All New and Replacement orders will automaticallly receive the new build.
Existing merchants are not required to obtain the new build unless it is mandated in that merchant's state.

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