Setting up quota allocations
PaperCut NG can be used to control and restrict users usage by allocating a quota or allowance (a budget). For example, a user might be allocated $10.00 a month. This type of control is particularly popular in schools and universities.
Allocate a quota to a group
Users receive quotas for all groups to which they belong. For example, if Students and Student Newspaper groups are defined in PaperCut NG, with $20/month and $10/month quotas respectively. If a student belongs to both groups, they will receive a $30/month of quota. If they belong to only the Students group, they will receive only $20/month.
If you allocate a quota on the [All Users] group, then all users in the system receive this quota in addition to quotas defined on other groups.
To allocate a $10.00 a week to members of the Students group:
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Click the Groups tab.
The Group List page is displayed.
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In the Actions menu, click Add/Remove groups.
The Add/Remove Groups page is displayed.
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Add the Student group if not already listed.
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On the Group List page, select the Student group.
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In the Quota Scheduling area, complete the following fields:
- Period—select Weekly
- Schedule amount—enter 10.00.
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If you do not want users to be able to "bank up" their quota allowance, select the Only allow accumulation up to check box; then enter a maximum amount that can be accumulated. Allowing accumulation can lead to excessive use at certain periods of the year, such as, the end of semester
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Click OK.
Credit is assigned to group members at just past 12:00am (midnight) on the day of the schedule. Administrators can verify that this has taken place by inspecting log entries in the Application Log and/or users' Transaction Log.