Discount properties

Name
Specifies the name of the discount. This is the name displayed in the discount drop-down on an account or subscription.
Currency
Specifies the currency that applies to the discount. This selection is applicable when multiple currencies are configured in Smile. For more information, see Currency.
Discount mode
Specifies the mode of discount applied. For more information, see Discount modes.
  • Percentage
  • Capped
  • Scripted
Discount Percentage
Specifies the discount amount applied, when Percentage discount mode selected.
Cap Value
Specifies the discount cap value, when Capped discount mode selected.
Discount Script
Contains the script, when Scripted discount mode selected.
Calculate discounts
Specifies how the discount is applied.
  • on a per service basis—specifies that the discount is calculated and displayed as a separate line item for each subscription on an invoice.
  • over the entire invoice—specifies that the discount is calculated and displayed as a single line item on an invoice.
Invoice display order
Specifies the display order of the discount on an invoice. For example, 0 will list the item at the top of the invoice. 9 will display it lower.
Invoice description
Specifies the invoice item text.
Sales report category
Specifies the sales report category the invoice item is allocated to. For more information, see Sales report categories.
  • Select category from drop-down.
Discount/commission category
Specifies a discount or commission category. For more information, see Charge types and units.
Valid from
Specifies the date from which the discount is applied.

If only a start date is specified Smile will view the discount as active and apply the discount from this date onwards.

Valid to
Specifies the date up to which the discount is applied.

If only an end date is specified Smile will apply the discount up to this date only.

Note: An item with a Valid to date specified in the past will be deprecated.
Charge Item Overrides
Specifies discount overrides on individual charges types. If no overrides are specified all charge types are discounted by the same discount mode.
Add an Override
Select a charge type from the For Charge drop-down, enter an amount for Discount Percent, then click Add Override to add the type to the Charge Type Overrides list.