Lost Charge or Fine

Lost Charge or Fine

If you want the Lost charge to replace the Fines when a book is Lost  : 
Set SysPref WhenLostForgiveFine = Forgive the fines on an item when it is lost

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1.028/04/18Doc. createdDaphne Hoolahan
2.015/05/20Migrated to ZohoDaphne Hoolahan




























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