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# Connecting a Newmarket Delphi feed

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**

#### **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.

#### **2. Select the Server Version**

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

#### **3. Authenticate with Newmarket Delphi**

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

#### **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)*.

#### **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](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)*.

#### **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.

#### **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.

#### **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**.