Category Archives: Wintix 6

Updating Wintix if you are running a shortcut to the server wintix.exe

Posted on January 26, 2017

If the computer is running a shortcut to the server Wintix5.exe, then Wintix will need to be closed on all computers running that shortcut before you can update. Once you update the server Wintix5.exe, then all computers running that shortcut … Continue reading →

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Can you change the name of the show?

Posted on January 26, 2017

What happens if you have to replace a show? Can you just change the name? Yes, it won’t affect the sales you’ve already made. Just click on Show | Edit a show and overwrite the name of the show that’s … Continue reading →

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How to reconcile your box office at the end of each business day

Posted on January 25, 2017

NOTE: This is standard office procedure. It must be done. If you have multiple clerks, each clerk needs to balance their work station. That way, they can correct any mistakes when their memories are fresh.  At the close of your … Continue reading →

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How to send patrons a thank you for attending a performance or event

Posted on January 18, 2017

Imagine. You’ve been smiling all day and maybe humming a little tune because you went to a fun theatre production or special event the night before. You’ve been in a great mood all day. Now you turn on your computer, … Continue reading →

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How to attach a customer record to a quick sale

Posted on December 19, 2016

Oops! Someone in the box office made a quick sale when they were supposed to be making a regular sale. Now you need to attach a customer record to that sale. Go to Sales | Sales record | Search by … Continue reading →

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Is the font size too big to print on your ticket format or reports?

Posted on November 17, 2016

Is the font size too big to print properly on reports or tickets? (In the example below, the font size on the left ticket is printing out too big and won’t fit on the ticket.) If this happens to you, … Continue reading →

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Is the zip code entered for a customer for the wrong city?

Posted on October 21, 2016

When you first enter a customer into Wintix, go to Mailing list | Add a new name The Customer information window appears. Enter the customer information. Note that Wintix has automatically assigned an account number. When you enter the street … Continue reading →

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How to do multiple sales under one patron’s account

Posted on October 12, 2016

The example below assumes you have already input the patron’s name information and have chosen the number of tickets and, for reserved seats, you have already chosen the seats. Under the Payment tab, choose the credit card pay type. In … Continue reading →

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How to run a report for how many tickets are sold during a particular time period

Posted on October 10, 2016

Go to Report | By day | Sales report. Choose the starting date and ending date.  Notice, you can select just active sales, oldsales, or both. You also have a variety of other choices of things to include on the … Continue reading →

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What to do if your show changes from GA to reserved seats

Posted on October 7, 2016

What should you do if you’ve already sold GA (general admission) tickets and now it’s been decided that the seats will be reserved. Make a copy of the show, rename it something like “Show Title” Reserved Seats, and attach the … Continue reading →

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