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Manage General Preferences

Learn how to customize and change general preferences on the Eats365 POS.

General Preferences can be configured to make using the POS app effortless and convenient, based on your personal preferences.

In this article, you’ll learn about General Preferences and how to change them in the Eats365 POS app.

Change General Preferences

To customize General Preferences, follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to the Eats365 POS. 
  2. At the top left, tap Settings .
  3. Under General, tap Preferences.
  4. Choose a setting to customize.
  5. At the top right, tap Save to confirm.

Preference Options

Language

Changes the POS app language.

Auto Sign-out

Sets the POS to sign out automatically after being idle for a fixed amount of time. 

Default Mode

Sets the default POS view. Choose from the following views:

  • Dine-In
  • Takeout
  • Order list

Home Button

Sets the behavior when the Eats365 logo home button is pressed. Choose from:

  • Default Mode Selected Option
  • Sign-out (Sign-in screen)

Default Order View Mode

Sets the default view when taking orders. Choose from:

  • Menu Layout
  • Product Code Layout

Quick Order Entry Mode

Disables the modifiers page when adding an item. You can then long-press on an item to enter the modifier page.

Use Keypad to Input Party Size

Toggles between using a keypad or a number scroll option to input party size.

Default Area

Sets the default area or floor. Useful for multi-story establishments.

Default Expand Discount Content in Order Page

Toggles the discount drop-down arrow.

Enable Debug Mode

Records usage logs when enabled. Usage logs are used to help identify errors. 

Delete

Important: Don’t turn this on unless instructed by a support specialist. The app records all app-related actions when enabled and may consume more CPU power and storage.

System Font Size Control

Sets the default system font size throughout the POS app. 

Delete

Note: Some smaller devices don’t support large font sizes. In those cases, the system may limit the font size options.

Enable Audio and Visual Effects

Toggles the default video that plays when you launch the app, and toggles the audio whenever you interact with the app.

Audio Effect Repeating Frequency

Sets the duration for audio effect frequency. For example, if you set the Audio Effect Repeating Frequency to 10 seconds, the audio alert for new orders or service call will play every 10 seconds.

Alert Tones

Select the alert tone that you want to use for audio alerts and service calls.

POS Terminal Number

Assigns a terminal number to the POS.

Revenue Center

Sets the default Revenue Center.

Delete

Tip: For more information on how to create a Revenue Center, refer to Manage System Preferences.

Order Number Prefix

Sets the prefix that can be assigned to the POS. The prefix assigned to the POS helps identify which POS processed an order. The POS details are printed on every receipt.

Delete

Tip: You can customize which information is printed on every receipt. For more information on receipt labels, refer to Manage receipt printing settings.

Show Only Orders Entered from this POS

Delete

Note: This option is available for multi-POS restaurants.

Sets the POS to only process and display orders made on this device.


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