The Create new Enquiry - Contact Name window is displayed first when creating a new enquiry.
To add details for a new enquiry:
The Possible Name Match Found window is displayed if the information you enter matches one or more members of the community database.
The following windows are displayed, depending on the selections made:
Note: You can enable the Quick Address System (QAS) to display matching address records as you type into address fields. See Configuring address validation in the System maintenance manual.
It is recommended that you create a student record, not just a contact so that:
Create new Enquiry - Contact Name window key fields
Field |
Description |
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Use existing ID |
If you know the Synergetic ID of an existing community member, select this field and enter the ID in the ID field. The details of the person are retrieved from the community database. |
Title |
Primary contact's title. |
Surname |
Primary contact's last name. |
Given 1 |
Primary contact's given name. |
Preferred |
Primary contact's preferred name. Tip: When the Given 1 field is selected, press the Tab key to automatically populate the same value in the Preferred field. You can type another name if required, for example if the primary contact's given name is Stephen, you could type Steve. |
Other Given |
Primary contact's other given names. |
Gender |
Primary contact's gender. In most cases, this field is automatically completed when you select the person's title. In some cases, you need to select their gender. For example, Dr (doctor). |
Date of Birth |
Primary contact's date of birth. Note: This field is only displayed if the Contact is also the enquirer field is selected. This usually applies to tertiary organisations or international students doing the final year of their studies. If the Contact is also the Enquirer field is selected and their date of birth is:
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Mail Format |
Address format for the community member. For example, whether their initials should be used, or an ampersand instead of 'and'. |
Contact is also the Enquirer |
Select if the contact is also the student enquiring, to avoid repeating address information. This normally only applies to mature age students. Clear the field if the person making the enquiry is not the student enquiring. |
Last modified: 1/05/2017 10:09:17 AM
See Also |
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