Category Archives: Wintix 6

Selling an item connected to a show in Wintix 6

NOTE: Learn how to add items for sale here. Do you want to sell merchandise associated with only one show – like tee shirts or coffee mugs with the show’s name and logo? Do you want to sell non-ticketed or … Continue reading

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How to release the seats that are being held on a sale number that doesn’t exist

As soon as you go to Sales | Regular Sale or Sales | Season package sale or Sales | Quick Sale, Wintix creates a sale record number. Occasionally, some sales records never complete, but seats are still attached to the … Continue reading

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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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