Creating a graphical table overview

At the beginning of this chapter we show you the basic procedure for creating your table plan in the worksheet. We will go into detail about the tools and functions below.

Concept

First, please make a concept whether you want to represent one or several views or rooms. A total of 25 worksheets are possible.

• Then you create componentsthat you can insert later into the worksheet. You can use components that are needed more than once as often as you like. In addition, a convenient folder system is available for the components.
• Components such as tables are given an action area to which they react when touched (called Hotspot in the programme). But other elements such as buttons or room changes can also be given a hotspot (the area that is to trigger an action when selected, for example, touching the table graphic opens the table in checkout mode).
• In addition, there are special functions besides opening tables and seats. so you can create buttons to show reservations or close the entire overview.
• The graphic table overview can be used at several POS terminals.

If you work with locations, all settings are made in the locations.

specifications

The specifications are set before the work begins as a result of the planning.

Element / Switch	Function / Description
view	A setting only for the view during editing - 100% then corresponds exactly to the display in cashier mode.
screen format	This affects the format of the worksheets. 4:3 are standard monitors, 16:9 the newer multimedia monitors. In Keyboard, the display only inserts where the keys are in cashier mode, otherwise the whole monitor is used with full screen.
Background	Either a picture which can be displayed in the original or fitted. Optionally a background color can be set. With Hidethe background can be hidden.
worksheets	The 25 worksheets are represented by the 25 dots on the right. You can give each worksheet a unique name for orientation. In principle, however, a single worksheet can be sufficient. The green page is the start page of the respective station. Standard is always the middle.
Options for the	Below the worksheets is a selection of the stations. Here, further functions can be set by selecting the station using the Options button. You can select a station, select a worksheet, and click Setas Start Page in Options. You can also copy a current worksheet, select another and paste it.
Hiding elements	During editing, the hotspots and info blocks are visible. Here you can disable this visibility to get an impression of the finished result.
Highlight selection	If an object is selected, everything else will be displayed slightly darker with this setting.
Hotspots	If you use a background image, the hotspots can be used to define action areas that trigger functions. These hotspots remain invisible over the desired area.
infoblock	An info block is text area that displays the text or variable information you have entered. Example for a table: turnover, reservations, duration since last booking etc.). The info block changes its background colour depending on the settings ( reservations, own tables etc.). ). The size of the info block is automatically adjusted if required by the content. If a component does not have an info block, the text is displayed in the middle of the component where the Table function is assigned, if necessary. The position of the text can then no longer be controlled. The background color of the object is changed.

Basic procedure

This example assumes that you are using the existing components or have already created the desired components. You open the component catalogue and double-click on a component to load it into the overview. It is then best to place all components and elements as desired and then work out the details for them. A table should generally consist of at least one graphic element (circle, rectangle) and an info block. The area of the Table element is automatically defined as a hotspot:

When you select a table, it is displayed in the lower area as a grouped object with its individual elements and can also be edited in this way:

Within the grouped display, each element can be set and adjusted separately. The desired function Table 22: has been set here:

By entering the table number in the group, it is automatically given to the individual seats:

If you later select the table on the touch screen, the graphic table overview is hidden and the cashier mode with the open table 22, correspondingly the selected seat at table 22 is opened if you have selected it.

Switching rooms

You can store several room plans or seating arrangements of identical rooms. to switch between them, you can set up corresponding functions as buttons.

In this example there are three worksheets: restaurant, bar and terrace. (Unfortunately, the function Portal Upload is not currently available).

Select a component or element and connect it to the desired function by choosing Select. Some functions require additional settings.

Element / Switch	Function / Description
graphic	No function
table	Opens a table (enter number).
Table with seat inquiry	Queries a seat numerically, then opens the table.
Table with fixed place	Opens a fixed place at a table.
Table range from/to	Queries a table numerically, then opens the table
Customer Functions	equivalent to "table" and opens a customer transaction by customer number.
Seat enquiry ON/OFF	Temporarily on/off place requests. You can build a "button" that turns the query on and off.
Enable shifting	Activate Move. If this function is activated, the elements can be moved at the cash register during operation. Another dialog will then appear: By selecting a table, it gets a red frame and can be moved. This change is then secured for all funds. Restore by default can restore the original worksheet. If you save a view in this mode, it does not overwrite the original view but is used by every cash register in the network as long as the view exists. In design mode, a view saved in this way is marked by a "red dot". This temporary view can be reset with the Options button. If you save this view in design mode using the Save button, the original is discarded and the current (changed) view is adopted.
Worksheets matrix	Each worksheet represents a room, an area or the same room with different seating arrangements. Elements and components can be inserted, positioned and, if necessary, modified in each worksheet. The necessary functions are also assigned to you and additional settings are made. Control elements in the lower area are available for this purpose.
side up, down right, left	Moves through the 25 worksheets relative to the current position.
Go to row/column	Exactly one worksheet is defined as the target here.
Display reservations	Displays the reservation overview.
Hypersoft POS Function number	Unfortunately not available at the moment.
operator name	Display of the active operator.
Date / Time	Date / time is displayed.
Exit	Close graphical table overview (to cashier mode). This function must be included on the table plan if you use magnetic reading cards, a scanner or other keyboard devices for operator registration. If no Exit function is used on the worksheet, an automatically generated button with Xappears in the upper right corner. This is then used for closing.

Tools of the workspace

You select editing in the MCP in the Administration sector in the POS Settings programme group to edit the worksheets. The programme has three tabs, the basic settings, editing components (tables, switches etc.) and worksheet:

Element / Switch	Function / Description
Save	Saves the current graphical table overview and all settings.
view	Shows a real view ( Preview ). If the variant "in keyboard" is switched on, no change is made.
Components Catalog	Opens the components. Further documentation: Create components
object details	Displays all detailed information about the selected object.

Toolbar...

The toolbar is modelled on the usual graphic programmes: line thickness, pen colour, fill colour, pen and fill colour can be set, fill can optionally be switched off, by selecting the colour fields a colour dialogue opens and offers colours for application.

Element / Switch	Function / Description
text	A text field for entering a text and the font / size.
raster	A grid can be set ( 5 - 50 points ). The grid is displayed during activation.
Group	Multiple elements can be grouped together to form a single object
Break up grouping	Dissolving a group into its components ( elements ).
Turning 45	The active element is rotated in 45 degree steps. This variant is better than the free rotation if the result is to appear uniform.
Forward / Backward	Changes the order of objects and decides which is top / bottom / front / back).
arrow keys	Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to precisely move a selected item or component. If you also press the Altkey, you will move exactly one point per keystroke. This is used for fine adjustments.

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