SmartPOS Errors

SmartPOS is failing to load Local Database, or No Local Database found

Overview

Problem / Symptoms:

If you ever get an error that says can't load into Local Database on SmartPOS 

It is most likely that SQL Compact CE is not installed on the SmartPOS Terminal / POS 

Diagnosis:

Solution / resolution:

  • Download Load SQL CE 3.5

  • If it's a 32 bit OS then you only need to install the x86 Installer 

  • If it's a 64 bit OS then you need to install the x86 and x64 bit intaller you have to install the x86 installer first. 

  • Once installed restart SmartPOS

  • Ensure a localdatabase is sent to the POS via Smartcontroller 

  • Test Offline/Standalone Mode.