When a menu is identified, the system checks the parts to see if any alternative fluid codes exist. If they do, the issue quantity recommended by the manufacturer is displayed in the Fluid Selection form, together with a list of the alternative part numbers. Within this form, you must select a part, or combination of parts, to indicate how you want to issue the fluid.
Note: When a menu is selected in POS, an E-Mail is automatically sent to the user identified on the Miscellaneous tab of the parameters (EMail address) if there are any unmapped fluids.
The Fluid Selection form is displayed after the menu is identified, if any alternative fluid codes exist against the menu. From this form, you can see the issue quantity recommended by the manufacturer, and select a part, or combination of parts, to indicate how you want to issue the fluid.
Available
This group box displays the alternative fluid codes available for selection. To select a part, position the cursor over Use field and left-click the mouse button to display a tick symbol.
Part number: The fluid identification code.
Description: A description of the fluid.
Issue qty: The Unit of Issue (UOI), e.g. if you sell oil in 10ths of a litre, the unit of issue is 0.10. If you sell it in ½ litres, the unit of issue is 0.50.
Use: Do you want to use this part?
Note: If you select two fluids, and they exceed the required quantity, the system displays a warning but allows you to continue.
Selected
This group box displays your current selection.
Part number: The fluid identification code.
Description: A description of the fluid.
Quantity: The quantity to be issued. When you select a part, or combination of parts, the system automatically calculates the quantity you need to book out to supply the amount recommended by the manufacturer, and updates this field accordingly.
OK: Tells the system to continue with the next stage of the routine.
Adding an Alternative Fluid Code
The Menu Pricing Interface in Point-of-Sale
