2 | Adding a Till Function Map

This article outlines a step-by-step guide to creating Till Function Maps. Till Function Maps can be created through three (3) options: Using a Template, Copying an Existing Map, Creating a Blank Map with no pre-defined configurations. Each option provides specific benefits allowing Operators to select based on their needs and requirements for the Venues. Till Function Maps can then be assigned to specific SmartPOS Workstations providing the functions and features that are needed for each.

This article outlines a step-by-step guide to creating Till Function Maps.

Till Function Maps can be created through three (3) options: Using a Template, Copying an Existing Map, Creating a Blank Map with no pre-defined configurations.

Each option provides specific benefits allowing Operators to select based on their needs and requirements for the Venues.

Till Function Maps can then be assigned to specific SmartPOS Workstations providing the functions and features that are needed for each.

Prerequisites

To manage Till Function Maps, the following Operator Privileges will need to be enabled:

Operator Maintenance 'General' Tab

System Setup: "Maintain Till Function Maps" Flag

How-to Guide

To access Till Function Maps, log on to BackOffice and follow the steps below:

In the System Setup Menu, select Till Function Maps
Select the Maintain Function Maps button in the Till Function Override Setup Tab
In the Function Map List Tab, select Add New Function Map button
A new window will appear prompting the Operator three (3) options

Use Template
Copy Existing
Blank Map

Use Template

The Use Template option allows Operators to create Function Maps with default Till Functions already configured
Even though Functions are pre-configured, they can still be edited if required
Using a Template provides many benefits because:

Functions are already configured and are ready to use
Variety of Templates to choose from that can support common Hospitality Environments
Helps inexperienced Operators to setup Function Maps efficiency

There are a total of ten (10) templates that can be selected which are outlined below:

Template Name	Description
Bar Functions	Provides Bar- and Bistro-specific functions Use this template if both food and beverage is being served
Bistro Only	Provides only Bistro-specific functions Use this template if only food is being served
Bottleshop	The Bottleshop Template provides a variety of Stock and Product Functions Pricing and Quantity functions are mainly included to address common retail scenarios such as: Order Pricing and Repricing Discounts Product Sizing Adjustments
Gaming	This Template can be used for Venues that facilitate Gaming/Gambling services Provides functions that can be used within a Gaming Environment such as: Till Counts Balances Cash Changes
Home Delivery	This template can be used for Venues that provide both product and delivery services Functions that are included to facilitate Home Delivery scenarios include: Delivery Charges Pricing
Respak	For any Reservations or Guest Management that is processed through Respak can use this Template Includes common Table Functions such as: Seat Allocation Transfers Billing and Payments
Retail	The Retail Template provides a variety of Stock and Product Functions Similar to the Bottleshop template, Pricing and Quantity functions are mainly included to address common retail scenarios such as: Drawer Clearances Refunds Product Pricing
Standalone Bar	Provides only Bar-specific functions particularly for Bar Tabs Use this Template if only Beverages are served
Table Service	The Table Service Template is used for Venues that require a Waiter to serve food at Customers' tables Commonly used in restaurants Functions that are included in this template include: Receipt Printing Product and Stock Functions Manager and Shift Management Functions Tips and Payments
UK Std	Uses UK Hospitality Standards particularly with Pricing and Currency

After selecting the desired Template Map to use, a prompt will appear for entering the Name of the New Function Map that will use the Template

Enter a relevant Name for the Function Map and click OK

The New Function Map will now be created and will include default Till Functions from the Template that have already been set up and configured

This Function Map is ready to be assigned to Tills and be used immediately, however, it can also be maintained further from this tab

Copy Existing

After Selecting the Copy Existing function, a new window will appear displaying all existing Till Function Maps
Copying an existing Function Map can be beneficial when:

Needing to copy an existing Function Map and making small changes rather than creating from scratch
Improving time and efficiency

To copy an existing Till Function Map, highlight the desired Function Map and select the Select Existing Function Maps button
After selecting the desired Existing Function Map to use, a prompt will appear for entering the Name of the New Function Map

Enter a relevant Name for the Function Map and click OK

The New Function Map will now be created and will include all of the Till Functions' configurations from the copied Function Map

This Function Map is ready to be assigned to Tills and be used immediately, however, it can also be maintained further from this tab

Blank Map

After selecting the Blank Map option, a prompt will appear for entering the Name of the New Function Map
Enter the Name of the of the New Map that will be created and then select OK
A new Function Map window will appear with no configurations or Panels selected

Panels can be added using the Add New Panel Button

Select the Blank Map option when:

The map requires specific function layouts
Buttons are to be specifically configured as desired such as Size, Titles, Colour Schemes, etc.
Maps can be created and designed freely

2 | Adding a Till Function Map

Template Name

Description