The Register Master is used to activate or register a counter for your business, as well as to manage add-ons. It allows businesses to set up specific counters for sales and control the activation status for different functionalities.
Step 1: Navigate to Masters >> Register Option
Open the system and go to the Masters section.
From the menu, select the Register option to begin the registration process.
To create a new register, click the "Add Register" button.
Enter the Register name that corresponds to the counter you want to activate.
This name should be distinct and easy to identify.
Choose the Location from the available list where the counter is being registered.
This links the register to a specific physical or virtual location.
Step 5: Select "Active or Inactive" for "Status"
For counters, select Active to enable the register.
If you are registering an add-on, select Inactive. The status will automatically change to Active once you log into the add-on product.
Step 6: Choose "Product Type"
Select the Product type from the list that corresponds to the license you have for the register.
This defines the kind of products the register will handle.
Step 7: Add "Inv Seq. No."
The Inv Seq. No. refers to the invoice sequence number.
Enter the starting number for the sequence of the bills. This helps in organizing invoices in the desired order.
Step 8: Choose "Online Sales Allowed" Option
Select Yes or No for the "Online sales allowed" option:
Yes: This indicates that the register will be used for online billing.
No: This indicates that the register will be used only for offline billing.
Step 9: Add "Register Prefix"
Enter a Register Prefix based on your requirements. For example, you can enter "GR-103."
Note: The register prefix can have a maximum of 6 characters.
After entering all the necessary details, click Save to update the register information.
FAQ's
1. What is Register Master used for?
The Register Master is used to register and activate counters in your POS system. It also helps in managing add-ons by allowing the activation and configuration of product types, locations, and billing preferences for each counter.
2. What does 'Active' or 'Inactive' status mean?
Active status means the register is enabled and available for use.
Inactive status is used during add-on registration and will automatically be activated once the add-on product is logged into.
3. What should I choose for 'Online sales allowed'?
If you plan to use the register for online billing, select Yes.
If the register will be used for offline billing only, select No.
4. Can I modify the 'Register Prefix' after saving?
No, the Register Prefix can only be entered once during the creation of the register and is limited to 6 characters. If you need a different prefix, you'll need to create a new register.
5. Can I register multiple counters?
Yes, you can create multiple registers by repeating the process for each counter with unique names and configurations.
6. What happens if I select 'Inactive' during the Add-on registration?
Selecting Inactive during the Add-on registration will result in automatic activation of the register once you log into the add-on product.
7. What does the 'Inv Seq. No.' refer to?
The Inv Seq. No. is the starting invoice sequence number for the register. This helps in organizing and maintaining the order of the invoices generated from the register.
8. Is there a character limit for the 'Register Prefix'?
Yes, the Register Prefix can only have a maximum of 6 characters.
9. What if I don’t have a license for a specific product type?
You can only select a product type for which you have a valid license. If you don't have a license for a particular product type, that option will not be available for selection.
10. Can I register a counter for both online and offline sales?
You can configure a register for either online or offline sales by choosing the appropriate option for "Online sales allowed." If you need both types, you would need to create separate registers for each.