SmartKDS Setup 4.7.2.7 +
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      KDSLink & Backoffice Setup

      Overview

      KDSLink is required to make the connection between SmartPOS and the KDS Server in order to receive the orders from SmartPOS.

      This article covers a step-by-step guide for KDSLink and Backoffice setup

      Prerequisites 

      • Minimum of Bepoz v4.7.2.7 + is required

      • To access KDS Link settings, the applicable Operator Privileges will need to be enabled 

        • Operator Maintenance 'General' Tab

          • System Setup: "Access Venue, Stores & Tills" Flag 

          • System Setup: "Maintain Venue, Stores & Tills" Flag

      KDS Link Setup

      • Navigate to C:\\Bepoz\\Programs and run ‘kdslink.exe’

      • Once KDSLink is launched, click on ‘System’ tab and select settings 

      • Provide the below details - (default ports have been included in the screenshot below)

        • Server Type: Select ‘SmartKDS’ as server type from the dropdown

        • IP Address: Enter the IP address of the KDS Server - it's important that this is a static IP address to avoid any connectivity issues or the user can set 127.0.0.1

        • Port No: Enter the port number of the KDS Server

        • Till Connection TCP Port: Enter the port number for the Till connection - N.B - Port 11010 should be used

        • Timer to Retry: Retry the transaction after a given time of 10 seconds

        • Retry Times: The number of times the system always retries to connect to the KDS Server

        • KDS API Port No: Enter the port number for KDS API

      • Click 'OK' to exit from settings window

      NB: When the KDSLink is run, the kds.api.exe runs automatically in the background and closes automatically when the KDSLink is closed.

      Backoffice Setup

      • Now that KDS Link has been configured for SmartKDS, the user must configure Bepoz Backoffice to communicate with KDS Link

      • Navigate to System Settings > Venue, Stores & Tills > Edit Venue Settings 

      • Select the External Links tab

      • KDSLink - Kitchen Display needs to be configured with the relevant IP & Port numbers that were configured in KDS Link above

      • Provide the below details - (default ports have been included in the screenshot below)

        • KDS Name: Enter a relevant name 

        • IP Address: Enter the IP address of the machine where KDS Link is running - it's important that this is a static IP address to avoid any connectivity issues

        • Port No: Enter the port number of the KDS Link - N.B - Port 11010 should be used

        • Timeout Seconds: Retry the connection after a given time

        • Fallback Format: The format of receipt that will print if KDS Link fails to connect - this is a redundancy measure

      • Smart Controller must be restarted for changes to take affect

      Workstation Setup

      Now that KDS Link & Backoffice have been configured , the user must configure each workstation that will be using KDS LinkNavigate to System Settings > Venue, Stores & Tills Select the Workstation to setupSelect Flags / Other in the workstation maintenance screenEnable Use KDS LinkSmart Controller & SmartPOS must be restarted for the changes to take affect


      Quicklinks & Additional Resources

      • SmartKDS Installation

      • KDSLink Setup

      • SmartKDS Server Configuration

      • SmartKDS Workstation Settings

      • SmartKDS Printer Setup

      • SmartKDS Usage

      • SmartKDS Workstation

      • KDS Metrics Report