POS Development Resources? 2

[rkravarik]

First of all, Hello tek-tips!

As you can see I am a new member, and I am also pretty new to POS tech as well. I am looking to develop a module for existing POS systems (such as Micros), or a stand-alone application if necessary. I have spent hours on google trying to come up with some information on how to interface with these systems, or even someone with experience in this area, to no avail. So here I am. Does anyone think they can get me pointed in the right direction?

Randy

 

[DTSMAN]

Every POS system is unique, in some way. You will have to gain access to the SDKs from each vendor to have access to their code if this module you are creating needs to operate at that level. I don't think you will be able to create a single out of the box solution that all POS platforms can use plug and play.
Hardware solutions utlilize OPOS drivers, and most POS systems have the ablility to communicate with unique hardware through that process.

Have more info on what you are trying to accomplish?

Bo

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[IberRoot]

What version of Micros? Older systems utilize postgreSQL on SCO Unix, newer stuff is Windoze and easily ported but there are encrypted tables to accomodate PCI compliance. Don't let OPOS scare ya, just a terminal side OS reg entry handle simular to "COM1", integration should be nothing more than porting to server DB repository with a switch to hit a redundant server when needed. POS needs good coders, isolate your libraries, try not to use .NET ...

 

[DrZogg]

There are SDKs for Micros pos interfaces, but the simplest is to use ISL scripts via a PMS interface. Thats what we use to connect from Micros to gaming machines, golf systems, non-fidelio hotel systems... As for external accessing Micros there are methods. You have to contact them. External example is to use a website that enables people to make reservations to the TMS system (table management) uses DLLs from Microsoft's Powerpoint to connect to Micros and update table reservation status.

 

[rkravarik]

Thank you all for your replies.

I am realizing that this will be a little more involved than I had thought, so I will be looking to speak with someone that can help put this idea in motion. I want to keep as much info as I can out of the public forums, so how do I request a developer to contact me without violating the 'No Recruiting' policy?

Randy
rkravarik@yahoo.com

 

[benstodd]

mrpinks3,

I am new to Micros and have been trying to discover more about development on the system. You mentioned ISL scripts via the PMS interface. Could you share a little more information regarding ISL scripts? Where could I get documentation regarding writing ISL scripts? I have searched the web and found example scripts but I would like to learn more about calling and implementing the scripts. Also I wonder if there is a syntax guide? Any information that you could divulge would be great. Thanks.

 

[jd11111]

benstodd,

mrpinks3 recently posted links to Micros 3700 and 9700 SIM manuals

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=1618927&page=1