5250
IBM communications protocol that allows access to the iSeries application server.
application
SunGard Public Sector software program, such Cash Receipts or Building Permits.
application administrator
Individual who is responsible for controlling access to a specific application.
balancing a batch
The process of verifying that the totals for the batch equal the totals of payments received.
batch type codes
Determine how payments are received, such as by mail or over-the-counter.
batches
Group of associated payments, such as payments entered by an operator on a particular date.
browser
Program that allows you to navigate the web. SunGard Public Sector NaviLine applications require the browser to be Microsoft Internet Explorer.
command line
Line at the bottom of the screen that allows you to work directly with the iSeries. You use the command line to view a spooled file or call a program.
denomination codes
Determine how to count and identify the types of coin or currency you receive as payment.
endorsement codes
Determine validation information for any payment methods that require printed endorsement, such as checks.
endorsement information
Deposit information that prints on the back of checks and other tender types.
First Wave
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system used by SunGard Public Sector to maintain information about customers, products, and support cases.
function
SunGard Public Sector options that allow you to perform actions in the software application. You can set up user security for each function.
GIS
Geographic information system
iSeries
IBM's application server formerly known as the AS/400.
iSeries Access for the Web
IBM application that offers browser-based access to iSeries application servers.
Ithaca printer
Type of point-of-sale printer that you can use with CR.
job
Specific task the iSeries performs, such as printing a file or running a program.
lock box processing
Allows CR to receive payments from payment processing services or mortgage companies in computer-readable data. These agencies must provide files of generated payments customized to your organization's CR software application and connecting applications.
menu
Group of related information or procedures within SunGard Public Sector software applications.
Menu Driver
SunGard Public Sector application that allows you to control who uses applications, menus, functions, and subfunctions.
MyNaviLine
Secured area of SunGard Public Sector’s web site that allows you to create new support logs, check the status of an existing support log, search for solutions to a problem, e-mail customer support, and access support documents.
OCR
Optical character recognition.
optical character recognition
Scanner that automatically reads account numbers or other user-defined information off of bills, which prevents you from having to type long account numbers for each bill you process.
output queue
A group of jobs waiting to output to a device such as a printer.
overpayment
Payment greater than the current amount due.
pass-through
Feature that allows SunGard Public Sector employees to log onto your computer and fix or diagnose problems. A detailed record is created for each session, allowing you to view information about a specific pass-through session.
payment batches
Group of associated payments, such as payments entered by an operator on a particular date.
payment group codes
Represent combinations of payment type codes that are associated together for reporting purposes. The group codes you set up should indicate the associations or reasons behind linking the payment type codes.
payment type codes
Determine the type of payments received and what information displays during payment entry.
PCR
Product change request. A PCR is created in Connect Care when it is determined that a programming change to required for a product.
POS
Point-of-sale
posting a batch
The process of making transactions permanent. Once you post a batch, you cannot change or delete transactions in the batch.
PTF
Program temporary fix. Used to repair problems or bugs. You install PTFs from a tape you receive from SunGard Public Sector's Distributions department.
QHTE
User profile that SunGard Public Sector personnel use to assist with software-related problems on your system.
QSECOFR
Security Officer user profile. This is usually your information services officer.
Query
IBM tool that allows you to obtain information from the iSeries database. You can select, arrange, and present information in the form of a report.
Questys
Third-party application used with SunGard Public Sector's imaging interface.
reason codes
Determine how to indicate why payment reversals are made, such as returned checks or no signature on a check.
reverse payment
Payment that reverses a payment stored in history.
ROI GO JavaCard
Third-party software used to process point-of-sale credit card transactions.
spool file
iSeries file used to temporarily store data for later processing. Many reports print to your spool file, where you can review them prior to sending them to the printer.
subfunction
Function that performs operations on other functions or menu options. Your security officer can grant authority to specific functions and subfunctions.
submitted jobs
Task that is waiting for processing by the iSeries.
subset
Feature to help customize the list of selectable items on a screen to meet your specific needs.
system administrator
Individual who controls security across all SunGard Public Sector applications.
System i5
IBM's application server formerly known as the iSeries or AS/400.
tax codes
Represent sales tax or any other type of tax you need to calculate for certain payment types.
tender method codes
Determine the types of tender your organization accepts as payment.
test environment
iSeries environment used to test a new release of SunGard Public Sector software. It may include all of your application libraries or only those libraries you select.
user group
Category of related personnel who work with the system. Security to functions and menus can be assigned by user group.