Chapter 5

Batch Reporting

Introduction

Miva Merchant allows the online merchant to create batches of orders. This can be daily, weekly, or whenever the merchant chooses. The batch reporting module creates summary report for a specified batch order. The module has total control over what information is used and how it is displayed.

Module type: BATCHREPORT

Required Functions

Refer to the following section for all the functions every module must contain:

• "Functions Required for All Modules"

In addition, this module must contain the following function(s):

BatchReportModule_Report

Creates and displays a report for the order batch that is passed to it in batch_id.

The module can use the following data:

• orders in the orders database
• products associated with the order
• shipping information
• payment information

The module takes any part, or all of this information, formats it and displays it on the screen. The formatting can be as simple as a tabbed list of fields by order number. It could display one order per page, or the formatting could go so far as displaying a checklist that defines what information the merchant wants on the report and how the report is to be formatted.