Grid Layout POS

For more information on using the grid, see the video How to Build a Picture Grid Layout.
 
The POS Grid is a series of customizable boxes that allows a clerk to quickly find items to enter into a sale.  It could be used to capture bulk items and other items that may not have a barcode, items that are stocked outside, or the entire store inventory.  Each box can contain its own grid, allowing you to create many layers of categories and sub-categories.  Pictures and descriptions can be added to each box for easier identification.
 
Upon clicking Grid Layout the first time, a blank grid opens.  Right-clicking on a box opens a window that allows you to edit that box.  You can specify what type of button it is, write a caption to appear on the box, add an item, and include a picture to appear on the grid.
Grid Layout POS
 
 
Grid Layout POS
1

Button Type

1. Button Type
Item creates a single inventory item button. 
An item button displays the picture, caption, item description, item ID, price, available quantity, and on-hand quantity.  You can turn off the display of available quantity and on-hand quantity in System | Company Setup | POS Information 4.
 
Grid creates another layer of grid inside the button.
 
A grid button can contain items and/or grid buttons.
 
None removes all previous designation and makes the button blank.
2

Caption

2. Caption
You can enter a caption to be displayed on the button.  This is not a required field.
3

Item ID

3. Item ID
Click Find to open the Select Item screen, and click Find again.
 
Enter the Item ID and press the Enter key, or search for the item.  Click on the correct item, and click Select.  Then click Select on the next window.
4

Item Description

4. Item Description
This is automatically transferred from the IC inventory file and cannot be edited on the grid.
5

Picture

5. Picture
Ensure picture files are saved to M:\TransactPOSServer\data01\Images.
Grid Layout POS
 
Click the ... to the right of the Picture field to add a picture.  Find the location of the picture, and click Open.  Note that the picture file must be saved in M:\TransactPOSServer\data01\Images.
 
A picture is not required but may be helpful in locating an item on the grid.