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Summary

The Location Map 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)
• See Edit an Area - Locations

• 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).) 
• 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.)

Training Mode

• A location or locations can be designated For Training Only in the Locations settings. (See Training Mode.)
• A user or users can be placed in Training Mode, limiting access to training locations only. 
• When a user in training mode logs in, the user's access is limited to only those locations available those marked for training; all other locations are masked.
  • Other users can access all locations not set for training. 

Visual cues

Visual cues indicate helpful information about a location.

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• 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. 

• Detach all devices 

  • Tap to detach all devices from all locations on the location map 

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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

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, the location map does not display the layouts icon in the top bar:

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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

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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 Manager

Locations

Manage

Server Assignments

Location maps: Multiple layoutsTeam Assignments

Location Map - Locations and Layouts

Edit an Area - Locations