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A Bolt-on Add-on is designed to compliment bolt on subscriptions and allow for additional mini quotas (included value) to be added on underneath. Bolt-on add-ons are associated with bolt-ons in order to extend the capability of the bolt-on.  
 
A Bolt-on Add-on is designed to compliment bolt on subscriptions and allow for additional mini quotas (included value) to be added on underneath. Bolt-on add-ons are associated with bolt-ons in order to extend the capability of the bolt-on.  
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=== Key Features ===
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* Bolt-on add-ons can be set up to recur or not recur.
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* Bolt-on add-ons have a BUY and SELL component like Bolt Ons, Package Plans, Service Plans, etc.
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* Bolt-on add-ons can be purchased or acquired throughout the month and provide full bolt-on value for the remainder of the billing period.
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* Some service types can automatically provision bolt on add-ons. This depends on the presence or absence of automatic provisioning between Emersion and the carrier/service provider.
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* The multiple included value quotas provide for more than one type of quota to be defined. Up to four different types of included value are supported.
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=== Bolt-on Add-ons - Where they fit
  
 
If you use the complete structure from Package plan > Bolt-on add-on, you will need to create both a buy and sell structure in accordance with the following diagram.
 
If you use the complete structure from Package plan > Bolt-on add-on, you will need to create both a buy and sell structure in accordance with the following diagram.
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[[file:bolton-addon-overall-structure.png]]
 
[[file:bolton-addon-overall-structure.png]]
  
=== Key Features ===
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To complete this structure end-to-end you will need to complete these steps in order:
  
* Bolt-On Add-Ons can be set up to recur or not recur.  
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# Build the BUY Service Plan and BUY Package plan and link them.
* Bolt-On Add Ons have a BUY and SELL component like Bolt Ons, Package Plans, Service Plans, etc.
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# Build the SELL Service Plan and SELL Package plan and link them.
* Bolt-On Add-ons can be purchased or acquired throughout the month and provide full bolt-on value for the remainder of the billing period.
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# Build the BUY Bolt-on.
* Some service types can automatically provision bolt on add-ons. This depends on the presence or absence of automatic provisioning between Emersion and the carrier/service provider.  
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# Build the SELL Bolt-on.
* The multiple included value quotas provide for more than one type of quota to be defined. Up to four different types of included value are supported.
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# Place the SELL bolt-on(s) into a bolt-on group. This step is required to link bolt-on(s) & bolt-on add-on(s) to service plans.
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# Build the BUY Bolt-on Add-on.
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# Build the SELL Bolt-on Add-on.
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# Link the BUY Service Plan to the BUY Bolt-on.
  
 
=== Creating a Bolt-On Add-On ===
 
=== Creating a Bolt-On Add-On ===
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The following fields are available:
 
The following fields are available:
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[[file:1.CreateNewBoltOnAddOn.png]]
  
 
* '''Name''': Internal name for the Bolt-on Add-on.
 
* '''Name''': Internal name for the Bolt-on Add-on.

Revision as of 16:53, 23 December 2014

Bolt-On Add-On Overview

A Bolt-on Add-on is designed to compliment bolt on subscriptions and allow for additional mini quotas (included value) to be added on underneath. Bolt-on add-ons are associated with bolt-ons in order to extend the capability of the bolt-on.

Key Features

  • Bolt-on add-ons can be set up to recur or not recur.
  • Bolt-on add-ons have a BUY and SELL component like Bolt Ons, Package Plans, Service Plans, etc.
  • Bolt-on add-ons can be purchased or acquired throughout the month and provide full bolt-on value for the remainder of the billing period.
  • Some service types can automatically provision bolt on add-ons. This depends on the presence or absence of automatic provisioning between Emersion and the carrier/service provider.
  • The multiple included value quotas provide for more than one type of quota to be defined. Up to four different types of included value are supported.

=== Bolt-on Add-ons - Where they fit

If you use the complete structure from Package plan > Bolt-on add-on, you will need to create both a buy and sell structure in accordance with the following diagram.

Bolton-addon-overall-structure.png

To complete this structure end-to-end you will need to complete these steps in order:

  1. Build the BUY Service Plan and BUY Package plan and link them.
  2. Build the SELL Service Plan and SELL Package plan and link them.
  3. Build the BUY Bolt-on.
  4. Build the SELL Bolt-on.
  5. Place the SELL bolt-on(s) into a bolt-on group. This step is required to link bolt-on(s) & bolt-on add-on(s) to service plans.
  6. Build the BUY Bolt-on Add-on.
  7. Build the SELL Bolt-on Add-on.
  8. Link the BUY Service Plan to the BUY Bolt-on.

Creating a Bolt-On Add-On

To create a new Bolt-On Add-On:

Navigate: Packages & Plans > Management > Bolt-On Add-On. A list of all existing Bolt On Add-Ons will be displayed. Click the Create New button.

The following fields are available:

1.CreateNewBoltOnAddOn.png

  • Name: Internal name for the Bolt-on Add-on.
  • External Name: A name for the Bolt-on Add-on.
  • Reference Name: Only use when instructed by Emersion.
  • Reference Key: Only use when instructed by Emersion.
  • Import Reference: Optional field referring to the bolt-on add-on if it has been sourced from another system.
  • Description: A description for the bolt-on.
  • Buy or Sell: Defines whether the bolt-on add-on contains BUY or SELL information.
  • Service type: Select the Service Type the bolt-on add-on is for.
  • Bolt-On Category: Select the Bolt-on category.
  • Tariff: Select the tariff for this bolt-on add-on.
  • Included Value Type: Select the type of included value you want for the bolt-on add on

When you are happy with the settings, click the Next button.