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52. Direct PLU entry
In order to streamline the input of Non-Priced items it is now possible to enter the
amount and select the PLU Preset directly.
amount and select the PLU Preset directly.
Programming
To use this option select “Direct price entry” from Till Configuration – Options
If the “Direct price entry” is enabled when using an Open PLU it is possible to
enter the amount and then select the PLU directly, without the compulsion to
confirm the amount.
enter the amount and then select the PLU directly, without the compulsion to
confirm the amount.
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In order to print receipts in line with the “Direct price entry” feature it is possible
to have an extra line of print showing the Unit Price & Quantity.
to have an extra line of print showing the Unit Price & Quantity.
Programming
To use this option select “Receipt with unit prices” from Till Configuration – Bills
& Receipts.
& Receipts.
If the “Receipt with unit prices” option is setting is set to “Open Price items” then
the extra line will print on Open Price Items only. If it is set to “all items” then
the extra line will print for all items. N.B Quantities of 1 will be treated as default.
the extra line will print on Open Price Items only. If it is set to “all items” then
the extra line will print for all items. N.B Quantities of 1 will be treated as default.
Important Note
1. If the PLU is depressed first, the POS will resort to the normal entry.
2. Quantities must be entered using the “X” button
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53. PLU Countdown
(not supported in Venta Pro)
A new feature has been added to Venta PLU Countdown. This will allow simple
centralised stock management to be carried out on the POS terminal. Features such as
Simple Theatre / Cinema Booking and the 86 Function can now be realised. The
functionality will allow
centralised stock management to be carried out on the POS terminal. Features such as
Simple Theatre / Cinema Booking and the 86 Function can now be realised. The
functionality will allow
Programming
To realise this function two changes have been made. The introduction of a new
function (Function 83 – Stock Display), this allows maintenance of the Stock in Trading,
a function used more with the “86 Function”.
function (Function 83 – Stock Display), this allows maintenance of the Stock in Trading,
a function used more with the “86 Function”.
The main change has been the introduction of STOCK.TXT in the data folder. This file
manages the stock set-up and attributes for the system, and is setup prior to operation.
manages the stock set-up and attributes for the system, and is setup prior to operation.
Example STOCK.TXT
$STKGRP
1000 1300 10
$STKGRP
1400 1500 20
$STKID 10 “Thursday 6pm Seat” R 120 5
$STKID 20 “Thursday 8pm Seat” R 120 5
$STKID 20 “Thursday 8pm Seat” R 120 5
$STKGRP – PLU Grouping
$STKGRP
Fixed record identifier
PLU low
Lowest PLU in this record
PLU high
Highest PLU in this record
StockID
Numeric identifier for countdown item 1-999
$STKID – Stock Attributes
$STKID
Fixed record identifier
StockID
Numeric identifier 1-999
Description
e.g. “Thursday 6pm Std”
Type
See below
Preset Count
Reset when
Reset when
M = manual only, E = every EOD, 1-7 at EOD day 1-7
The
Type
, a text string, allows a degree of flexibility in processing. The following letters
may appear in the string:
R
R
(reversible) the item can be returned for resale (
e.g.
a theatre ticket)
I
(irreversible) the item will be consumed, and cannot therefore be returned
Either R or I must be specified.
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Examples
A sample STOCK.TXT for use in a seat booking system may be :-
Seats can be booked for Adults or Children but there are only a fixed number of seats
that can be allocated between Adults & Children.
that can be allocated between Adults & Children.
PLU 1000 is an Adult Seat and PLU 1200 is a Child seat for Performance 1
and
PLU 1400 is an Adult Seat and PLU 1500 is a Child seat for Performance 2.
and
PLU 1400 is an Adult Seat and PLU 1500 is a Child seat for Performance 2.
$STKGRP
1000 1300 10
$STKGRP
1400 1500 20
$STKID 10 “Thursday 6pm Seat” R 120 5
$STKID 20 “Thursday 8pm Seat” R 120 5
$STKID 20 “Thursday 8pm Seat” R 120 5
From the set-up above PLU’s between 1000 & 1300 are assigned to Stock Group 10
when any PLU in this range is sold the stock in Group 10 will be reduced by 1. The same
applies to PLU’s 1400 to 1500 which are assigned to Stock Group 20. The attributes to
stock Group 10 show a description of a “Thursday 6pm Seat” that has a Reversible
Stock, a starting Stock of 120 and this stock will be reset on Day 5 (Thursday at End of
Day). This will allow stock to be managed for up to 7 days.
when any PLU in this range is sold the stock in Group 10 will be reduced by 1. The same
applies to PLU’s 1400 to 1500 which are assigned to Stock Group 20. The attributes to
stock Group 10 show a description of a “Thursday 6pm Seat” that has a Reversible
Stock, a starting Stock of 120 and this stock will be reset on Day 5 (Thursday at End of
Day). This will allow stock to be managed for up to 7 days.
A sample STOCK.TXT for the 86 Function may be :-
Stock may be allocated to Individual items that could have limited stock (i.e Specials)
PLU 170 is House Special Steak and only 20 are available.
$STKGRP 170 170 1
$STKGRP 180 180 2
$STKGRP 180 180 2
$STKID 1 "Special 1" I 20 M
$STKID 2 "Special 2" I 32 M
$STKID 2 "Special 2" I 32 M
From the set-up above PLU 170 (House Special Steak) is set to Stock Group 1 when this
PLU is sold the stock will be reduced by 1. The attributes to Stock Group 1 are the
description is “Special 1” with Non-Reversible Stock. A starting stock of 20 will be
applied and this will be reset Manually. The same applies to PLU 180 which is set to
Stock Group 2 but its starting stock is 32
PLU is sold the stock will be reduced by 1. The attributes to Stock Group 1 are the
description is “Special 1” with Non-Reversible Stock. A starting stock of 20 will be
applied and this will be reset Manually. The same applies to PLU 180 which is set to
Stock Group 2 but its starting stock is 32
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