The Newmarket Delphi provider in PADS4 allows you to connect to Delphi hospitality feeds to retrieve information related to locations, bookings, and room functions.

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Steps to Add or Modify a Newmarket Delphi Feed Connection

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1. Start the Data Provider Wizard

  • Open PADS4 and go to the Data Provider Wizard.
  • Select Newmarket Delphi Feed as the provider type.
  • Click Next to continue.

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2. Select the Server Version

  • Choose the server version:
    • Older versions require different credentials.
    • Newer versions may offer improved performance and security.

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3. Authenticate with Newmarket Delphi

  • Enter the Delphi NWS (Newmarket Web Services) credentials.
  • Click Connect (if credentials are saved, the system may connect automatically).

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4. Choose the Data Type to Retrieve

  • Get Location
    • Select the Location ID from the dropdown list.
  • Booking Events
    • Select the Location ID.
    • Define the time period (From/Until).
    • Enable Only show posted events (optional).
    • Enable Include location data (adds location-related columns).
    • Enable Include room data (adds room-related columns, may impact performance).
  • Room Functions / Room Group Functions
    • Select one or more Locations.
    • Check External ID if using external Location IDs.
    • Enable Include location data (adds location-related columns, may impact performance).

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5. Configure Older Delphi Feed Settings (Version 9.6 and Earlier)

  • Enter the Delphi Service URL (e.g., http://your-ip-address/MeetingSpaceServices/Request.asmx).
  • Enter the Property Key (building ID number).
  • Provide a Username (Vendor System) and Password (License Key).
  • Choose between:
    • Get Room Characteristics (retrieves room details: name, floor, description, etc.).
    • Get Room Information (retrieves room availability details).
    • Include Characteristics (matches room details automatically).

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6. Apply Optional Filters

  • Event Key – Filter by event name.
  • Room Group – Filter by room group (case-sensitive).
  • Exhibit – Filter rooms with scheduled exhibitions.
  • Postable – Filter based on postable status.
  • Alternate Language – Select an alternative language template.

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7. Define the Date/Time Range for Data Retrieval

  • Today – Retrieves data for the current day.
    • Optionally, set an offset in days.
  • Now – Retrieves current data.
    • Optionally, specify an offset before or after the current time.
  • Date and Time – Define a fixed period.
  • Predefined – Select Week, Next Week, or Month.
Click Next to continue.

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8. Complete the Setup

  • Review the connection settings.
  • Click Finish to save the data provider.

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Important Notes

  • Performance Considerations:
    • Enabling Include Room Data may slow performance due to additional processing.
    • Older Delphi versions require manual entry of service URLs.
  • Security & Authentication:
    • Ensure Delphi credentials are correct for seamless integration.
  • Customization:
    • Use filters to limit data retrieval, preventing large memory loads.
This setup ensures PADS4 can efficiently retrieve real-time hospitality data, making it useful for event management, room scheduling, and operational insights.