Posted by Microtrade Australia on 15th Sep 2022
Settings.
The system has a wide variety of settings to aid in customize the program to you needs. The main area of settings can be found by selecting Manager from the Main Control screen, Then Settings and then General.
Below you will find a brief description of the options on the general setting screen.
In the column marked - Global Settings
A cashier report is displayed when a cashier logs out. The report can be printed.
Cashier Z‐out
A Z-out is generated each time a cashier logs-out.
For every transaction (sale) a cashier must log into the system.
Must enter Cash paid
When cash is the payment method the cashier must enter the amount tendered.
Before a sale can be completed the payment method must be entered.
The system will only display the cash option when a sale is finished.
The system will only display the terms option at end of sale.
The system will display the change screen on each transaction
The system will display the print option on each transaction. This gives the cashier the option to print a receipt. A receipt can be set to print automatically in the Printer & Equipment window.
Displays the check box "Club Discount" options in the customer window and Sales Info window.
Each item selected will have its own line. If not selected each same item will increase the current number sold on the same line. (warning: this options is required when using Modifiers or Addons)
Allow new products to be entered into the database with a Quick Add window when the barcode or item# is not found.
Ask For Check #
Will display a prompt to enter a specific check #.
When customers pay by check (and select payment type is also selected) a prompt will be displayed indicating the customer has a bad check on file.
Store credit will be given to customers on negative balance sales. The credit amount will be saved to the customers record. The customer can use the credit on following sales. You must select the customers name to the sale for the system to offer the store credit.
Check Scan for Drivers License
Will scan for driver's license swipes.
Check Scan for Credit Cards
Will scan for credit card swipes.
Whenever the cash drawer is opened (not a sale), an 'Open Drawer Receipt' will be printed.
Print Payout Receipts
A 'Payout Receipt' will be printed whenever a payment is done.
Displays only open sales. This function can also be selected using the "Open Sales" button in the sales display window on the main screen.
List Only Today's Sales
Display only today's sales, as opposed to all sales.
List the sales for a specific cashier. This function can also be selected using the "Cashier Sales" button in the sales display window on the main screen. Specific cashiers need to be selected.
List Only Staff/Waiter Sales
Identify all sales by specific staff/Waiter.
Show Navigate Window
Show or hide the sales navigate window.
Show or hide the cashier button in the navigate window.
Must Select Cashier
A cashier must be logged in to complete a transaction.
A salesperson/Waiter must be selected to complete a sale.
A small keyboard will be displayed for data entry using the mouse or touch screen.
Cashiers will not be able to view sales totals on the screen when doing z-out or Daily Reconciliation.
Hides the toolbar. If hidden, bring the menu bar back using the "Hide" icon located on the main screen through the "Options" icon.
The POS window size can be adjusted as opposed to full screen size. Note: Double click to maximize.
This option will list alternate products if the product selected is out of stock.
Displays the Salesperson icon at different windows. Can be used if the salesperson and/or cashier are different individuals.
Hide Finish Button
Will hide the F12 'Finish' button.
(General Retail & Restaurant versions only)
Grey Buttons
Shades all product buttons to grey.
Full Product Description
The product (being sold) description is recorded in the open sales window.
Show Product Pictures
Display pictures of each product on the product buttons if one is available.
When selected, the standard 'product' buttons will be enlarged when the mouse arrow goes over them.
On the right hand side of the Settings Screen.
This changes the size of the font used in areas like the sales screen – I suggest the you increase this option in small increments only.
This changes the number of hours for a full week I.E 37.5 or 40
There is 1 column of categories shown by default. This can be changed to up to 3 columns of categories, for a total of 18 individual categories.
This changes allows you to change the system font.
Use Default Fonts.
As the name implies this options forces the system to use the default fonts.
Allows you do select simple or advanced search options.
This allows you to tell the system the day you week starts. Normal set for payroll purposes but affects all reports dealing with day, week, month ranges.