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Summary
The Location Map displays the available locations in the site. A location map may be just one layout for the entire site or there may be multiple layouts (e.g., bar, patio, dining room, banquet room, etc.) for larger restaurants where a single layout displaying all locations might become too crowded to be useful.
The Location Map may be viewed as a visual representation of the site's physical layout.
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is located within the Location Manager.
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Configuration
Locations are created in ECM. (See Edit an Area - Locations.)
The locations that appear on the location map are configured in ECM.
- Path: Sites and Groups > select a site > edit a site > select an area > click Locations tab
- Click Add Location (s)
- Locations are added to the location map by tapping Manager then Location Map. (See Locations.)
- The table number (alphanumeric) appears on the location map
Operation
Location view
- The map displays the available locations at the site and the layout of those locations within the physical space of the restaurant or site.
- Location icons show the table number entered for the location in the Area settings. (See Locations (Edit an Area).)
- Locations can be moved on the map and placed where needed.
- Various types of locations (4-top, booth, etc.) can be created to better represent the seating. (See Locations.)
List view
- Another way to view and select locations is via a numbered list of locations. To view this list, tap Keypad on the location map. (See Keypad.)
Configuration
Locations are added to the location map by tapping Manager then Location Map. See Locations.
Locations are created in ECM. See Edit an Area - Locations.
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Visual cues
Visual cues indicate helpful information about a location.
- When Owner is tapped at bottom, the names of the owners of each session are shown on the location
- A flashing gold color indicates an item has been ordered but has not been sent to the kitchen
- Yellow indicates an order has been taken and sent to the kitchen
- When Server is tapped, the name of the server assigned to the location is shown.
- Tap Devices to show the devices attached to each location
- Tap Party Size to show the number seated (in red circle)
- Tap Team to display the team assigned to a location
Location options
Tap and hold a location to display a pop-up with location options:
Detach From |location|
- Tap to detach device from selected location
Session Owner
- Tap to launch the session owner list
- Tap the current owner to remove as owner
- Tap another name to select a new session owner
- Note: The session's reporting information (sale, payment, etc.) is recorded under the session owner even if another server is attached to the location or a cashier cashes out the check.
- Tap to launch the session owner list
Detach all devices
- Tap to detach all devices from all locations on the location map
Layouts
A location map may use one or more layouts (e.g., bar, patio, dining room, banquet room, etc.) for their site, especially if the physical site is large.
Single layout
When there is only one layout for a site, the location map does not display the layouts icon in the top bar:
Multiple layouts
If multiple layouts are available, the layouts icon will be shown in the top bar.
- Tap the layouts icon to display a list of layouts available
- Tap the layout name to display that layout
For more information on layouts, see Location Map - Locations and Layouts.
Manage
- Click Manage to display a menu for additional functions available. (See Manage.)
Related articles
Location maps: Multiple layoutsMap - Locations and Layouts
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