Location Map - Page elements
- Rose Eliff (Unlicensed)
Summary
The Location Map is located within the Location Manager.
Note
The Location Manager has many functions to help a site manage their locations, server assignments, checks, layouts, etc. These functions are detailed on other pages in this section. This page only describes the location map.
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.)
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 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.
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.
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 Map - Locations and Layouts