Program Updates

Removed stand-alone sql backup and restore utility, which is now included in the data service application

Removed stand-alone pos call center client utility, which is now included in the data service application

Added the option to use SQL Server LocalDB on 64-bit computers

Pos stations, tablets, remote display computers and back office computers no longer use a direct database connection

SQL Server no longer requires TCP/IP protocol, Named Pipes protocol or mixed mode authentication, eliminating the requirement for a username/password

SQL Server no longer requires adding a firewall exception for port 1433

Removed pos shortcut from Windows startup folder and added the option to set automatic startup on manager screen under System/Windows Startup

SQL Server 2014 is now installed when installing the database server on Windows 10 32-bit, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7

SQL Server 2017 is now installed when installing the database server on Windows 10 64-bit

Windows help file download is now signed to prevent browser warning

Prep tickets are now printed by data service application and prep printers are installed only at the main pos station

Removed tablet pos shortcut from Windows startup folder and added the option to set automatic startup on order entry screen under Info/Tablet Settings/Other Settings

Released new single page online ordering service

Added 3 additional full size discount reports for order item discounts grouped by order item name, server and discount name

Added option to enter percentage on-time discounts

Added SKU field to discounts so that coupons can be scanned on the order entry screen

Fixed issue where data service does not update seating chart when table is deleted

Fixed issue where data service does not save employee fingerprint scan

Added 'Include Modifiers' setting to discount menu item assignment. When the discount calculation is based on percentage, specify whether to include the price of the order item's modifiers in the price before calculating the discount amount

Each discount now supports an unlimited number of menu item assignments

Added the 'Deduct Before Tax' setting for menu item discounts so that it appears as a line item and is deducted from the order item price before the sales tax is applied. Refer to the multi-part discount example help topic for setup and usage