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      14 | "Table Open" Sub-Function

      This article outlines the "Table Open" Sub-Function, how it is configured in BackOffice, and how it can be used in SmartPOS. The "Table Open" Sub-Function is designed to Open Tables based on their Table Group. Tables Groups are numbered from zero to seven (0-7) but can exceed further if using Table Group Offsets. Please refer to the Table Groups Explained Article for information in regards to Table Groups and Table Offsets.

      This article outlines the "Table Open" Sub-Function, how it is configured in BackOffice, and how it can be used in SmartPOS.

      The "Table Open" Sub-Function is designed to Open Tables based on their Table Group. Tables Groups are numbered from zero to seven (0-7) but can exceed further if using Table Group Offsets.

      Please refer to the Table Groups Explained Article for information in regards to Table Groups and Table Offsets.

      Prerequisites 

      • To access Till Function Settings, the following Operator Privileges will need to be enabled: 
        • Operator Maintenance 'General' Tab
          • System Setup: "Maintain Till Function Maps" Flags
      • To use this Till Function in SmartPOS, the following Operator Privileges will need to be enabled:
        • Operator Maintenance 'Till Privileges' Tab
          • General: "Operate Tills" Flag 
          • Tables: "Create New Tables" Flag

      Initial Set-up

      • Click on the desired Button space and configure the Button Settings: 
        • In the Button Text field enter the text that will display on the Till Function Button on SmartPOS Workstation Screens 
        • Set the Function drop-down to 'Tables & Accounts' 
        • Set the Sub-Function to 'Table Open'


      Function-Specific Configuration Options 

      • If required, enter a corresponding number or combination of numbers into the Item field where: 
        • Entering the corresponding Table Group Number will open Tables belonging to that Table group when the Function is selected 
      • Enter a corresponding number into the SubItem field where:
        • "1" will automatically open a Table with a pre-allocated Number (the Table Number can be set in the Key field) 
        • "2" will sort Tables by Name 
        • "4" will automatically allocate a Table and will not prompt the Operator with the Table List
        • "8" will automatically save any Products in the Till List when the Table is created
        • "16" will only allow Tables to be opened and created from a Room (i.e. when using a Property Management System)
      • The Key field is the Table Number or Start Table Number that will be allocated when a Table is opened 
        • This field will only be active if "1" or "4" is used in the SubItem Field 
        • If the current Table that is assigned in the Key Field is not available, it will then be assigned the next available table incrementally

      SmartPOS Example

      • After selecting the "Open Table" Sub-Function, a List of all active tables will be displayed 
      • Tables can be then selected individually where other processes can be completed such as Ordering Products and Printing Receipts