Episode Codes

Through the Episode List window unlimited Episodes can be created. If you are reporting on a single show format i.e. Feature film, Mini -Series or a Series that does not require reporting on a per show basis, then use the Eclipse default of '000'.

Note: Episodes must be setup before entry is allowed in Payroll Episode Split, General Ledger Inquiry and Financial Report windows. If you are missing an episode selection in these modules then you must create an Episode code first.

Tip: Be warned, do not use the Episode field for your Production code as you will not be able to run a consolidated trial balance.

Use Episode '000'. If you are working on a Television Series which involves Episodic reporting and remember that Eps '000' is your base episode to which all Episodes are reported to in a Consolidated report.

When working on a Television Series, Eps '000' is not an Episode and you should not code any costs to this. However, in a Feature film situation the reverse applies and Eps '000' is the only Episode to which all costs are coded.

Buttons

Insert - Add a new episode.
Change - Change a highlighted episode.
Delete - Delete a highlighted episode (only if it is not being used).
Reports - Create an episode report.
Excel - Paste the selected record/s into MS Excel worksheet.
Select All - Selects every entries that appear on list.
Help - Provide online help on selected topic.

Columns

EPS - 3-digit numeric code representing the episode.
Description - Name of the episode.

To create a new episode:

1. In the Main Menu Bar select Control Table > Episode

2. Click on Insert button and in the EPS column, enter a 3-digit numerical code. A good coding system is to use the first digit for the series number, then use the last two-digits for the actual episode number.

3. Enter the episode description. You can enter the actual episode titles if you wish.