Before you can add a bid preference, you must add a bid group. This article illustrates how to add a bid group and a bid preference inside of it. This will show how to add a Start Pairings bid group and add an Award Average Daily Credit bid inside of it.
Regardless of your reserve type, adding a bid group and bid preference is the same. Refer to the Pairing Preference Editor article for information on how to add options to bids.
Navigate to the Bids screen.
Select the Bid Type - Current or Default
Click the Start Bid Group button
Click the Start Pairings list item.
The Start Bid Group editor opens.
Click the Apply button. The Bid Preference Editor opens.
Click the Award Pairings list item.
The Apply button is inactive because you haven't selected enough criteria for the bid yet. There is also a message above the Start Bid Group button to indicate what is missing.
Notice that the adding and editing of bids to the valid bidline is indicated while in progress for increased clarity. The Adding/Editing Bidline message stays present on the bid line until you exit add or edit mode by closing the bid line editor.
Click the Average Daily Credit list item.
The Apply button is inactive because you haven't selected enough criteria for the bid yet. There is also a message above the Start Bid Group button to indicate what is missing. Notice that Edit in Progress is displayed while you are adding your bid.
Choose the If button. If is the default selection and If Not is not available in all configurations.
Select the Greater Than> list item.
Editing in Progress has changed to the bid preference selected.
Click the 000:00 dropdown menu.
Use the arrows beside each field or use your keyboard to enter a time.
12. Click the Apply button.
The preference is added to your bid. If you want to add more bids, click the Reset button to return to the Bid Preference Editor. Edit in Progress is displayed when you return to the editor. Click the Editor button to close the Bid Preference Editor.
Bid preference added and the Bid Preference Editor is closed.