I'm helping a friend resetup an aloha system for a change in ownership/concept. I need to configure a custom checkout to do employee tip percentges. I Just don't have the support docs or a starting point of a custom config file. If anyone could help me out that would be much helpful.
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joenoreason
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I would also like the docs on custom checkouts
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CHECKOUT.CFG Rules
The Checkout.cfg uses the following rules:
1. ( ) + - * / Standard algebraic operators are supported; * and / have a higher precedence than + and -.
2. When multiplying by a percentage, use a leading zero (for example, use 0.05 instead of .05).
3. The Checkout.cfg must contain a [DEFAULT] header. Values listed under this header are listed on all employee checkouts that are not defined elsewhere in a job code section.
4. Job code specific configurations are preceded by the [JOBCODE:i,j..] header where job codes are separated by commas. For example, [JOBCODE:1,3,4,7] applies this section of the Checkout.cfg to Job Codes 1, 3, 4, and 7. If an employee's job code is listed within a JOBCODE label, the data following that label is used to print a customized checkout report for the job code. The [DEFAULT] section does not print. If a JOBCODE label does not include an employee's job code, the DEFAULT section of Checkout.cfg is used to print a customized checkout report for that job code.
5. The Checkout.cfg may contain as many sections as necessary.
6. [FILL(c)] inserts a break line composed of the character c. Use a single character such as -, _, or =. For example, [FILL(=)] adds a line of 'equal signs' across the width of the checkout.
7. All text on the checkout is left justified by default. Use
The Checkout.cfg uses the following rules:
1. ( ) + - * / Standard algebraic operators are supported; * and / have a higher precedence than + and -.
2. When multiplying by a percentage, use a leading zero (for example, use 0.05 instead of .05).
3. The Checkout.cfg must contain a [DEFAULT] header. Values listed under this header are listed on all employee checkouts that are not defined elsewhere in a job code section.
4. Job code specific configurations are preceded by the [JOBCODE:i,j..] header where job codes are separated by commas. For example, [JOBCODE:1,3,4,7] applies this section of the Checkout.cfg to Job Codes 1, 3, 4, and 7. If an employee's job code is listed within a JOBCODE label, the data following that label is used to print a customized checkout report for the job code. The [DEFAULT] section does not print. If a JOBCODE label does not include an employee's job code, the DEFAULT section of Checkout.cfg is used to print a customized checkout report for that job code.
5. The Checkout.cfg may contain as many sections as necessary.
6. [FILL(c)] inserts a break line composed of the character c. Use a single character such as -, _, or =. For example, [FILL(=)] adds a line of 'equal signs' across the width of the checkout.
7. All text on the checkout is left justified by default. Use
and
to change the alignment.
Creating the CHECKOUT.CFG
Editing the Checkout.cfg file located in the Data folder using Microsoft Notepad or any other text editor configures the custom checkout information. Create a new file it does not already exist. Refer to the attached Checkout.zip for an example of a Checkout.cfg file.
Enabling the Custom Checkout
Custom checkouts are enabled by the existence of values in the Checkout.cfg file. If enabled, the standard checkout also includes the customized portion. You can also perform the following to limit the checkout to only the customized portion (this is a global option that effects all employees): In versions 4.4x or lower, open Maintenance and select Options/Miscellaneous 1. Select the 'Only Print Custom Checkout' option. In versions 5.0x or higher, open Aloha Manager and select Maintenance/Store Settings/Printing/Employee Checkout Cfg, and select 'Only Print Custom Checkout'.
Creating the CHECKOUT.CFG
Editing the Checkout.cfg file located in the Data folder using Microsoft Notepad or any other text editor configures the custom checkout information. Create a new file it does not already exist. Refer to the attached Checkout.zip for an example of a Checkout.cfg file.
Enabling the Custom Checkout
Custom checkouts are enabled by the existence of values in the Checkout.cfg file. If enabled, the standard checkout also includes the customized portion. You can also perform the following to limit the checkout to only the customized portion (this is a global option that effects all employees): In versions 4.4x or lower, open Maintenance and select Options/Miscellaneous 1. Select the 'Only Print Custom Checkout' option. In versions 5.0x or higher, open Aloha Manager and select Maintenance/Store Settings/Printing/Employee Checkout Cfg, and select 'Only Print Custom Checkout'.
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