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Example 2: Defining Conditional Rates by Qualifier

In this example, we are extending the algorithm we used in Example 1 (on the previous page) to include a 50% discount for CPU weekend usage. As in the previous example, we must list each qualifier and its associated rate for each shift which now includes weekend rates for each shift. The W stands for weekend.

Note: You must scroll the panel to see the rate for @SHIFT2 which is 150.00000 and @SHIFT3 which is 100.00000

When a qualifying condition is met, the appropriate rate is applied.

  USERID                   CA PMA Chargeback                  MM/DD/YY HH:MM:SS
  __    Acctdefs   Cbdefs   Query   Data   Period   Options   Exit   Help
        +-- CBCELMR ------------- Qualified Rates -------------------------+
        |      Panel  Exit  Help                                           |
        | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
        |  Type information. Then select an action.                        |
        |                                                                  |
        |  Version  . . . : PROD                                           |
        |  ORD Type . . . : MBJ                                            |
        |  Charge Element : CPU-CHARGE                                     |
        |                                                                  |
        |                                More: - + ____  Row 0001 of 0006  |
        |  Cmd  Qualifier          Rate                                    |
        |                                                                  |
        |   _   @SHIFT1W________   100.0000________                        |
        |   _   @SHIFT2W________   _75.00000_______                        |
        |   _   @SHIFT3W________   _50.00000_______                        |
        |   _   @SHIFT1_________   200.00000_______                        |
        |                                                                  |
        |   F2=Qual   F5=Save   F6=Delete   F7=Bkwd   F8=Fwd   F11=Expand  |
        +------------------------------------------------------------------+
 
  Command ===> ____________________________________________________________
  F1=Help  F3=Exit  F4=Prompt  F9=Command  F10=Action Bar  F12=Cancel  PA1=Susp

Using the panel above, if the MBJ ORD record meets the @SHIFT1W qualification, then the rate charged is 100 per unit. If the record does not meet the @SHIFT1W qualification, then the @SHIFT2W qualification is tested. The testing continues through @SHIFT3 until a true condition is encountered. However, if none of the qualifiers' conditions are met, the default rate specified on the Charge Elements Entry panel is used.

Tip

Test for the weekend first.