Use this program to set up cash drawers in FACTS. It also allows you to see which terminals are signed in to which drawers.
Cash drawers can be as simple as shoeboxes or as sophisticated as peripheral devices used in high volume retail environments. In either case, the system will treat either as a point-of-purchase system. To take advantage of cash drawer handling, select the Use Cash Drawer Handling flag in SO Static Control to Yes.
Cash drawer set up requires technical expertise in link file creation and ProvideX utilities. Consult your System Administrator or local FACTS Affiliate.
1. Cash Drawer ID
This prompt enables you to create unique identifiers for each cash drawer. Enter up to three characters to create the ID. Press F2 to search existing cash drawer IDs.
2. File ID to Open Drawer
If your system is set up to use peripheral cash drawers, enter the link file created in the ProvideX Affiliates and ICs: see the Installation manual on the Installation CD for more information.
3. Password Required
Cash drawers can be password protected. Select the flag (or set to Y) to require a password at sign on. Press Enter (CR) to default to No. The password will be the same as the override password set in the System Management Company Control F/M program.
4. ID of Cash Tray in Use
NONE appears in this prompt until a cash tray is assigned to this drawer in the Update Shift program. You cannot assign a tray from this prompt.
Repeat these steps to add more cash drawers or choose Exit (F4