Set up BIX

In order for the BIX interface to function correctly, you must set up the BIX parameter and set-up the Franchise Data within the Autoline system.

BIX Parameter

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Access Mercedes-Benz Parameters

Change EKS And BIX Parameters

Access Mercedes-Benz parameters

To access the Mercedes-Benz parameters

Select from the Main menu the Manufacturer Systems option, combined with company MB.

The Mercedes-Benz Main Menu is displayed.
Select from the Mercedes-Benz Main Menu the Menu - Utilities option.

The Mercedes-Benz Utilities menu is displayed.
Select from the Mercedes-Benz Utilities menu the Mercedes-Benz Parameters option.

The Mercedes-Benz Parameter Configuration Utility form is displayed.

Change EKS And BIX Parameters

To change the EKS And BIX Parameters

Select from the Project parameters area the EKS And BIX, which are located in the Service group.
Select in the concerning company.
Click Amend.
Complete Sales dealer number field of the EKS And BIX parameters and click Save.

Franchise Data

A new field is added on the variant file within the Franchise data module. This field is used to hold the typegroup and the vehicle type belonging to the variant code.

The field is called MSINFO<1> and is only available within the grid edit screen which can be accessed by the Setup button for kcc users.

The field con contain four characters. The first two positions for this field are used for the type group and position 3 and 4 are used for the vehicle type.

Activate the Mercedes-Benz specific marketing details screens

As explained before, the Mercedes-Benz specific marketing details screens are accessable from the Marketing records. To activate the screens, you must:

Select from the Main menu the Marketing option.
Select from the Marketing menu the System Maintenance option.
Select from the Marketing System Maintenance menu the User Access Control option.
The Marketing System's user access screen is opened.
Select at the top of the screen the user ID that you want to give access to the screens
The currect settings of the user are displayed
Select the Amend button
Select the Company screens button at the bottom of the screen
Select in the Company record area the MBINF MB details
Select this option also on the Target and Vehicle screens
Save the record by selecting the Save button

After giving the user access to the Mercedes-Benz specific screens is it possible to show and amend the MB specific information within the Marketing Record Maintenance screen.