Fields: BLUEcloud Commerce Configuration

The BLUEcloud Commerce Configuration option allows you to set up BLUEcloud Commerce functionality, which allows patrons to pay bills online from My Account using the BLUEcloud Commerce service. Web site administrators have the ability to switch this functionality on and off for their library's web site on the BLUEcloud Commerce Configuration tab of the Admin console.

You can change the following from the BLUEcloud Commerce Configuration tab.

Path: BLUEcloud Commerce Configuration

BLUEcloud Commerce Configuration lists variables that affect the use of the BLUEcloud Commerce functionality in SirsiDynix e-Library.

Environment

Specifies the environment level at which to apply settings.

BLUEcloud Commerce Configuration Variable List

Displays a list of the variables you can change for the BLUEcloud Commerce Configuration section.

The list displays this information:

Option

Description

Variable

Displays the name of the variable.

Note: Hover your mouse cursor over the variable name to see a tool tip with more information about the field.

Value

Specifies the value to use for the variable. This option is only enabled when Use Base is not checked.

Depending on the type of variable, you can select Yes or No for the value, enter text, or select an option from a list.

Use Base

Specifies whether to use the displayed Base Value for the variable in the specified Environment.

Base Value

Displays the default value used for the variable at the selected Environment level.

Use BLUEcloud Commerce Module

If this variable is set to Yes, BLUEcloud Commerce functionality will be activated for your library. The BLUEcloud Commerce functionality becomes fully operational with all default options selected.

This option corresponds to the USE_BCP variable in the system.env file.

BLUEcloud Commerce Return URL

Specifies the URL the BLUEcloud Commerce server uses to return bill payment information to your library's SirsiDynix Symphony server. The naming convention of this URL is http://[your SirsiDynix Symphony server address]/uhtbin/cgibpi, such as http://server.library.org/uhtbin/cgibpi.

Note: If your SirsiDynix Symphony server uses an https address or is part of a multiple SirsiDynix Symphony instance system, include a colon (:) character followed by the server's port number immediately after the address of your SirsiDynix Symphony server.

Sites on Windows systems need to add a .exe extension to the end of the URL.

This option corresponds to the BCP_RETURN_URL variable in the system.env file.

For more information about your SirsiDynix Symphony server's BLUEcloud Commerce configuration, see the "BLUEcloud Commerce Service Wizard" help topic in the WorkFlows Online Help.

BLUEcloud Commerce One Bill Label

Specifies the text for the Pay bill button.

This option corresponds to the BCP_PAY_BILL_TEXT variable in the system.env file.

BLUEcloud Commerce All Bills Label

Specifies the text for the Pay all bills button.

This option corresponds to the BCP_PAY_ALL_TEXT variable in the system.env file.

Enable Convenience Fee for BLUEcloud Commerce Payments

Specifies whether to assess convenience fees against patron bill payments made with BLUEcloud Commerce.

This option corresponds to the BCP_USE_CONV_FEE variable in the system.env file.

Convenience Fee Amount

Specifies the money amount SirsiDynix e-Library should assess against patron bill payments made with BLUEcloud Commerce. This value should be in the format .XX, X.XX, or XX.XX, such as 00.50, 0.50, or .50.

Important: The value you enter in this field depends on the setup of your library's merchant account plan. For more information, contact your SirsiDynix sales representative.

Note: SirsiDynix e-Library does not accept currency symbols in this field. The SirsiDynix e-Library server uses the native currency policy to determine which currency type to use in BLUEcloud Commerce transactions.

This option corresponds to the BCP_CONV_FEE_VALUE variable in the system.env file.