Post Links Settings

 

Back Office > Touch Settings > Keyboards > Product, Function or Finalise POS Keys > Post Link button OR Post Links (#129) POS key OR

 

Description

 

The Post Link settings are, for example, used to prompt for Cooking Instructions, Sauces and Side Dishes when selling main meals, as well as taking orders based on Categories and Families. These settings are used to configure a Product, Function, Finalise and the Post Links POS Keys so that after one of these are selected, either one of the following are invoked:

 

 

Layout Method - Select to link to and display a Keyboard Layout. Note : Even though this option is available, it is not recommended as it is not compatible with the Web Store feature. For more information ... This option is NOT available when using the Post Links POS key.

 

To Be Considered

 

  1. Linking with Categories in the SwiftPOS Back Office - Sometimes you may need to sell a Product that does not actually exist on the keyboard. This could be the result of a Voucher that gives you a choice of Product that has forced options. You can create the linking in the Category Menu so that the linking occurs automatically for every Product sold in that Category. If a Category is set to Min = 0, this Category can be skipped at the SwiftPOS Touch terminal by the Clerk/Staff Member. If both Min & Max are set to 0, this Category Menu will be skipped automatically at the SwiftPOS Touch terminal.

 

Layout Method

 

Note :

  1. This option is NOT available when using the Post Links POS key.
  2. The recommended option is the Category Method, when it comes to Products. The Layout Method is not compatible with the Web Store feature.
  3. It is NOT recommended that the bottom right hand button on a Keyboard Layout be allocated to a Product. This button is used by the Post Linking Layout Method to display a NEXT POS key to allow Clerks/Staff Members to proceed to the next Layout when using Layout Linking.

 

Example : Sell the Product Rump Steak 400g and then select Cooking Instructions, Sauces and Side Dishes. Then return to the Home Keyboard to continue selling or finalise the sale.

 

To Be Considered

 

  1. Linking via layouts for forced Cooking Instructions and sauces. Note : The recommended option is the Category Method.

    1. Only link the Parent Product (eg. Rump Steak 400g) to the Instructions. Do not link instructions to other instructions or to other pages. Also make sure that there is no other Products visible to the operator, other then the linked Products. You cannot stop someone from selling any Product as the linked item.
    2. Ensure the last link added is set to the <<Home>> layout and it has a Min/Max Counts set to zero. This will ensure SwiftPOS Touch knows the Layout steps are completed.
    3. Ensure the Home POS Key is removed from the Keyboard Layouts created. Instead, step through all layouts until the <<Home>> layout is reached.
    4. When the number of items selected on the Layout equals that of the Max Count, then the next Layout will be automatically displayed. Alternatively, use the Next key to move to the next Layout. This will only happen if the Minimum number of items has been selected. If you are using Linked Layouts, the "NEXT" button is no longer available to get to the next screen. You will need to manually create a "NEXT" button to change to the next layout. The phantom "NEXT" button was causing issues if you put a product on that button.
    5. Colour, Font & Sort settings are set at time the Keyboard Layout is created.
    6. Multiple links can be initiated from one key.

 

Setup

 

  1. Ensure Keyboard Layouts have been created.
  2. Open Keyboard Designer and select the Keyboard Layout required.
  3. Select the POS Key that you wish to enable Post Links on. You only link the parent Product to the instructions. For example Rump Steak 400g. Note : Do not link instructions to other instructions.
  4. Select Post Link from the Button Properties menu to open the Post Link Settings screen.
  5. Select the Layout Method.
  6. Select the Add Link. An entry will be added to the grid.
  7. Select from the drop down list in the Layout column, the Keyboard Layout to be linked to.
  8. Set the remaining settings as required for the Keyboard Layout added to the Layout_Grid.
  9. Select OK.
  10. Save the changes to the POS Key by selecting the Keyboard Designer Save button.

 

Layout Method - Post Link Settings

 

 

This screen is an example of a Product POS Key that uses Layout Method Post Linking to link to Keyboard Layouts created for Cooking Instructions, Sauces and Side Dishes

 

Another example is to link the Finalise Cash  POS Key to display the Orders Keyboard Layout after it has been selected. For an example of the Orders Keyboard Layout click here.

 

Header

 

  • Post Link Method - Select from the drop down list one of the following:

 

 

Grid

 

  • Layout - Select from the drop down list the Keyboard Layout to be linked to. Multiple links can be initiated by one POS Key by adding links.
  • Min Count - Displays/Set the minimum number of Products that must be selected before continuing. A setting of zero (0) will indicate selection is optional.
  • Max Count - Displays/Set the maximum number of Products that must be selected before continuing. A setting of zero (0) will indicate no selection is required  and will ensure the Products will not be displayed.
  • Sort Order - Select to either sort by Product Description or Product/PLU Number.

 

Footer

 

  • Add Link - Select to add a link.
  • Remove - Select to remove a link.
  • OK - Select to save any changes and exit
  • Cancel - Select to exit without saving.

 

Category Method

 

  1. Ensure Categories have been created to link to.
  2. Open Keyboard Designer and select the Keyboard Layout required.
  3. Select the POS Key that you wish to enable Post Links on. For example Rump Steak 400g.
  4. Select Post Link from the Button Properties menu to open the Post Link Settings screen.
  5. Select the Category Method.
  6. Select the Add Link. An entry will be added to the grid.
  7. Select from the drop down list in the Category column, the Category to be linked to.
  8. Set the remaining settings as required for the Category added to the grid.
  9. Select OK.
  10. Save the changes to the POS Key by selecting the Keyboard Designer Save button.

 

Category Method - Post Link Settings Screen

 

 

This screen is an example of a Product POS Key for the selling of a Rump Steak 400g that uses Category Method Post Linking to link to instructional type Categories. These have been setup to prompt for Cooking Instructions, Sauces and Side Dishes. For more information ...

 

Note : It is recommended to use the Category Method when it comes to Products. This is to avoid, when using the Layout Method, having to continuously update Keyboard Layouts and then send Full Updates to all SwiftPOS Touch terminals every time a Product is added/removed from sale. Also the Layout Method is not compatible with the Web Store feature.

 

Header

 

  • Post Link Method - Select the Category Method.

 

Grid

 

  • Category - Displays the Category being linked to.
  • Min Count - Displays/Set the minimum number of Products that must be selected before continuing. A setting of zero (0) will indicate selection is optional.
  • Max Count - Displays/Set the maximum number of Products that must be selected before continuing. A setting of zero (0) will indicate no selection is required and will ensure the Category/Layout will not be displayed.
  • Force Instruction - Select to ensure that any Products selected will appear indented in the sale, similar to that of Instructional type Categories such as Cooking instructions, Sauces, etc.
  • Back/Font Colour - Select to set the background/font colour of the POS Keys for this Category. Note : By default the colours displayed will be sourced from the Category.
  • Font Size - Select to set the text font size of the POS Keys for this Category.
  • Sort Order - Select to either sort by Product Description or Product/PLU Number.

 

Footer

 

  • Add Link - Select to add a link.
  • Remove - Select to remove a link.
  • OK - Select to save any changes and exit
  • Cancel - Select to exit without saving.

 

Family Method

 

This method is ideal for selling Banquet/Combo type meals.

 

  1. Ensure Families have been created.
  2. Open Keyboard Designer and select the Keyboard Layout required.
  3. Select the Product POS Key that you wish to enable Post Links on. For example: Banquet.
  4. Select Post Link from the Button Properties menu to open the Post Link Settings screen.
  5. Select the Family Method.
  6. Select the Add Link. An entry will be added to the grid.
  7. Select from the drop down list in the Family column, the Family to be linked to.
  8. Set the remaining settings as required for the Family added to the grid.
  9. Select OK.
  10. Save the changes to the POS Key by selecting the Keyboard Designer Save button.

 

Family Method - Post Link Settings

 

 

This screen is an example of Post Linking Events associated with a Keyboard Product POS Key.

 

Header

 

  • Post Link Method - Select the Family Method.

 

Grid

 

  • Family - Displays the Family being linked to. Select from the drop down list to change.
  • Min Count - Displays/Set the minimum number of Products that must be selected before continuing. A setting of zero (0) will indicate selection is optional.
  • Max Count - Displays/Set the maximum number of Products that must be selected before continuing. A setting of zero (0) will indicate no selection is required and will ensure the Products will not be displayed.
  • Force Instruction - Select to ensure that any Products selected will appear indented in the sale, similar to that of Instructional type Categories such as Cooking instructions, Sauces, etc.
  • Back/Font Colour - Select to set the background/font colour of the POS Keys for this Family.
  • Font Size - Select to set the text font size of the POS Keys for this Family.
  • Sort Order - Select to either sort by Product Description or Product/PLU Number.

 

Footer

 

  • Add Link - Select to add a link.
  • Remove - Select to remove a link.
  • OK - Select to save any changes and exit
  • Cancel - Select to exit without saving.

 

 

Example of selection of Products from during sale of a Banquet using the Family method.

 

 

Example of sale of a Banquet using the Family method.

 

Order Options (Category)

 

 

This screen is an example of Post Linking Events associated with a Mains Product POS Key.

 

Header

 

  • Post Link Method - Select the Order Options (Category) option.
  • Short Description - Select to ensure the Product Short descriptions are displayed instead of the Product Description (Long).

 

Grid

 

  • Category - Displays the Category being linked to.
  • Min Count - Displays/Set the minimum number of Products that must be selected before continuing. A setting of zero (0) will indicate selection is optional.
  • Max Count - Displays/Set the maximum number of Products that must be selected before continuing. A setting of zero (0) will indicate no selection is required.
  • Force Instruction - Select to ensure that any Products selected will appear indented in the sale, similar to that of Instructional type Categories such as Cooking instructions, Sauces, etc.
  • Sort Order - Select to either sort by Product Description, PLU Number or Short Desc.

 

Footer

 

  • Add Link - Select to add a link.
  • Remove - Select to remove a link.
  • OK - Select to save any changes and exit
  • Cancel - Select to exit without saving.

 

Example of an Order Options (Category) Layout

 

 

When the background colour of a column heading is red, it implies that a selection is required. The numbers in brackets in the bottom left hand corner of each column indicates the Min/Max selection count.

 

For example :

 

  • (1/1) - Indicates that one and only one item must be selected.
  • (1/2) - Indicates that at a least one item must be selected, and up to 2 items can be selected.
  • (0/99) - Indicates that no selection is required, and up to 99 items can be selected.

 

Select OK to add the selection to the Sale.

 

 

Note : Rows displayed for selection in the respective grids can be enlarged to cater for larger fingers. This can be done by selecting the Enable Larger Rows in Post Link Ordering option.

 

Order Options (Family)

 

 

This screen is an example of Post Linking Events associated with a 3 Course Meal and Drink Product POS Key.

 

Header

 

  • Post Link Method - Select the Order Options (Family) option.
  • Short Description - Select to ensure the Product Short descriptions are displayed instead of the Product Description (Long).

 

Grid

 

  • Family - Displays the Family being linked to.
  • Min Count - Displays/Set the minimum number of Products that must be selected before continuing. A setting of zero (0) will indicate selection is optional.
  • Max Count - Displays/Set the maximum number of Products that must be selected before continuing. A setting of zero (0) will indicate no selection is required.
  • Force Instruction - Select to ensure that any Products selected will appear indented in the sale, similar to that of Instructional type Categories such as Cooking instructions, Sauces, etc.
  • Sort Order - Select to either sort by Product Description, PLU Number or Short Desc.

 

Footer

 

  • Add Link - Select to add a link.
  • Remove - Select to remove a link.
  • OK - Select to save any changes and exit
  • Cancel - Select to exit without saving.

 

Example of an Order Options (Family) Layout

 

 

When the background colour of a column heading is red, it implies that a selection is required. The numbers in brackets in the bottom left hand corner of each column indicates the Min/Max selection count.

 

For example :

 

  • (1/1) - Indicates that one and only one item must be selected.
  • (1/3) - Indicates that at a least one item must be selected, and up to 3 items can be selected.
  • (0/99) - Indicates that no selection is required, and up to 99 items can be selected.

 

Select OK to add the selection to the Sale.

 

 

Note : Rows displayed for selection in the respective grids can be enlarged to cater for larger fingers. This can be done by selecting the Enable Larger Rows in Post Link Ordering option.

 

Related Topics

 

  1. Categories
  2. POS - Sale Instruction Operation (Post Linking)
  3. POS Key - Category Prompt
  4. POS Key - Multi Link (Macro) POS Key Settings
  5. POS Keys - Product
  6. POS Configuration Index - Product Configuration
  7. POS Operation
  8. POS Operation Index - Product Features
  9. Products

 

Published 28 Mar 2024