Aptra Advance Ndc Reference Manual
Here, the manual shows the transition from Offer to Order. Unlike traditional PNRs, NDC creates a digital Order which includes:
Aptra Advance specific: How the system generates an OrderID and relates it back to a legacy PNR (if in hybrid mode).
The manual details how to perform a flight search. Key parameters include:
Critical reference section: Explanation of OfferID creation and how the Aptra Advance engine maps availability to NDC Offer items. aptra advance ndc reference manual
Introduction
Aptra Advance is a pharmacy automation and medication management system used in hospital pharmacies and other clinical settings. The NDC Reference Manual for Aptra Advance documents how the system handles National Drug Codes (NDCs), mapping, validation, and workflows to ensure accurate dispensing, billing, and inventory control. This post summarizes key content, practical tips, and recommended workflows so pharmacy teams can use the manual effectively.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of airline distribution, legacy systems like EDIFACT are gradually giving way to the dynamic, XML-based standard known as New Distribution Capability (NDC). For airlines using Amadeus’s flagship sell-side platform, APTRA Advance, understanding the technical underpinnings of NDC integration is not optional—it is mission-critical.
The APTRA Advance NDC Reference Manual is the definitive technical document for developers, system architects, and airline commercial teams. It serves as the blueprint for transforming a traditional Altea reservation system into a modern, API-driven retail engine. Here, the manual shows the transition from Offer to Order
This article provides a comprehensive deep dive into the manual, its architecture, key functions, and how to leverage it for successful NDC implementation.
These are sent by the ATM to the Switch.
| Message Type | Function Code | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Status | 82 | Sent periodically (Health check/Supervisor status). |
| Card Read | 80 | Initiated when a card is inserted or swiped. Contains Track 1/2/3 data. |
| PIN Entry | 21 | Contains the encrypted PIN block. |
| Function Key | 20 | Sent when a user presses a menu button (e.g., "Withdrawal", "Balance"). |
| Amount Entry | 30 | Sent when a user types an amount on the keypad. | Aptra Advance specific: How the system generates an
A unique feature of the APTRA Advance implementation is how NDC commands translate to hardware actions. The manual details the Command Class structure:
Crucially, the manual covers the "Fit" Commands (Fitness commands) for cash dispensers. It explains how the host can request specific cassette counts or how the ATM reports "Hardware Error" codes back to the host in an NDC format.
In NDC, pricing is decoupled from booking. The manual explains:
APTRA Advance is a distributed system. The manual explains that every NDC response contains a <Node> tag (e.g., Node=PHX01A), indicating which host server processed the request. If you see errors from different nodes, it may indicate a failover event.