v8.21 New feature - Specify a seat number for the order item
You can now specify a seat number where the order item is to be served.
v8.21 New feature - Highlighting ready order items in bold type
Once an order item is reported ready, it is highlighted in bold type in the order list.

Adding a menu item to an order

Select an item or its shortcut from the menu;

Note

Different ways of entering an item into an order:

The selected item will either be added to the order immediately, or the editor window will open for entering additional item parameters.

Menu item editor window

Use the on-screen numeric keypad to edit amounts as required.

Press OK or Enter to add the item to the order. Prices, quantities and subtotals are displayed in the order and the order total is displayed below.

Order entry screen showing the new item added to the order

Pressing Cancel will close the editor window without adding any payment amount.

Note

If the Volume of a menu item is defined as editable, and the terminal has scales attached, the volume can be entered by placing the item on the scales.

Menu item editor window with Volume parameter

If a menu item has a modifier, you will be prompted to select items for the modifier when you add the menu item to an order. Any mandatory modifier items must be selected. Optional modifier items can be added if required.

When adding an item with a modifier, the editor window appears as follows:

Menu item editor window with modifier

Use the keypad to edit parameters as required. Select the required modifier items and press OK.

Specifying a seat number for the order item

The optional Seat number parameter is used to specify a seat number for the guest who ordered the item. The seat number is specified in the editor window.

Highlighting the ready order items in bold type

Use this parameter to automatically highlight the order items that have been reported ready.

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Ready order items highlighted in bold type