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      Configure Products For Web Based Applications

      This outlines, by means of an example, How To Configure Products for Web Based Applications such as OrderAway, TouchMini and/or 3rd Party Ordering systems.

      Products must be configured appropriately so that they are available for ordering by patrons/staff members.

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      What Is Required?      ▲ ▼

      Ensure at least one staff member has the appropriate swiftpos Security Group access to the following swiftpos menus:

      Configure Products For Web Based Applications?      ▲ ▼

      Do as follows:

      • Comprise a list of Products that will be available for ordering by patrons/staff members.
      • Once the listed, edit each of the Products ensuring the following:


      • Product Description – A Description must be entered that is appropriate, as it will be used as the name displayed in the Menu.
      • PLU - The PLU is set in the Menu when building the Menu.
      • Price Levels – Ensure pricing is set correctly.
      • Active - This option MUST BE selected in each Location in which it will be available for ordering.
      • SOH - If Stock on Hand option is selected as the Stock Source for the OrderAway Location, the Product may show one of the following notifications:
        • None - No notification will be displayed if the Product is in stock.
        • Limited Stock - If the SOH level has reached the level configured here and/or here.
        • Out of Stock - If the SOH level has reached the level configured here and/or here.
      • Image – Select/Set the Image that will be displayed for the Product in the Menu. Images must not exceed:
        • Maximum 60 MB
        • Max ratio 256 x 256px
        • 400 Images in total can be uploaded to OrderAway. This includes Menu Images.
        • To upload Images to the Cloud for Web based applications, refer to the Upload option available HERE.
        • Refer to the Appearance & QR Codes topic for more information.

      Notes...



      To upload Images, select the Upload Images button in Back Office > Administration > OrderAway.

      • Post Links – Can be use to enable the prompting for additional information (in the form of Modifiers/Instructions) to be provided when ordering a Product.
      • Web Settings – Select and configure any Web Settings that may be relevant to patrons.
      • In the case of OrderAway and/or TouchMini ensure the Products are added to the Menu by either assign them to a Keyboard Layout or Family depending on the Menu Mode selected.

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