This article provides information on the validation notice fields available for use in local print letters and letter vendor files in ACE. Understanding these fields is essential for creating accurate and compliant validation notices.
Prerequisites
LibreOffice Setup: Ensure you have the supported version of LibreOffice installed. See LibreOffice - ACE Supported Version(s) for more details.
Sample Template: Download and review the Sample Model Validation Notice Template for reference.
Updating the Letter Data Source
To access the latest validation notice fields, you need to update your Letter Data Source in LibreOffice:
Download the Latest Letter Data Source:
From your ACE application, download the most recent version of the Letter Data Source spreadsheet (*.ods file).
Update the Registered Data Source:
If you already have the Letter Data Source registered in LibreOffice, you can overwrite the existing file with the new one.
If overwriting doesn't update the fields, you may need to register the database again under a different name.
Validation Notice Fields for Local Print Letters
The following fields are available for use in local print letters when creating validation notices:
Client Fields
client.itemizationDateSource
client.itemizationDescription
Debt Fields
debt.itemizationDate
debt.itemizationDateSource
debt.itemizationDescription
debt.validationNoticeEndDate
debt.validationNoticeReturnedDate
debt.validationNoticeSentDate
debt.validationNoticeSentDateAge
Debt Buckets Fields
debtBuckets.itemizationAdjustmentsBalance
Includes all credits only.
debtBuckets.itemizationCurrentBalance
debtBuckets.itemizationCurrentBalanceTotal
debtBuckets.itemizationFeeBalance
debtBuckets.itemizationInterestBalance
debtBuckets.itemizationInterestBalanceTotal
debtBuckets.itemizationOwingBalance
debtBuckets.itemizationPaymentsBalance
Includes all payments only.
debtBuckets.itemizationReceivedBalance
Includes all payments and credits.
Validation Notice Fields for Letter Vendors
The following fields can be included in letter vendor files for validation notices. These fields may slightly differ from those available for local print letters.
client.itemizationDateSource
client.itemizationDescription
debt.itemizationDate
debt.itemizationDateSource
debt.itemizationDescription
debt.validationNoticeEndDate
debt.validationNoticeReturnedDate
debt.validationNoticeSentDate
debt.validationNoticeSentDateAge
debt.itemizationAdjustmentsBalance
debt.itemizationCurrentBalance
debt.itemizationCurrentBalanceTotal
debt.itemizationFeeBalance
debt.itemizationInterestBalance
debt.itemizationInterestBalanceTotal
debt.itemizationOwingBalance
debt.itemizationPaymentsBalance
debt.itemizationReceivedBalance
Notes
Differences in Field Availability: There are slight differences between the fields available for local print letters and those for letter vendors. Ensure you are using the correct fields based on your letter generation method.
Testing Templates: It is recommended to test and review the template example provided in the Sample Model Validation Notice Template to identify how these fields are used.
Additional Resources
For additional information view the articles linked below: