NorthStar 4.9.4 Release Notes
Release Date: TBD
Consolidated Server, iOS, and Windows.
1. New Features (Server/iOS)
Cashout
Users are able to cash out by device on iOS app. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/208961576
Failover
Date/Time added to registry when backup server becomes primary to help determine which is the real primary in case a conflict occurs. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/3084288060
TimeForge
Able to clock into the system despite TimeForge not being connected. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/2958196737
Integration
Thanx provider added to integrations tab.
OpenTable
Allows users to Reserve tables on the OpenTable platform and send the reservations to Northstar.
Server/iOS Improvements
Advanced Orders
“Print and send advanced orders when scheduled” staff facing option allows for check to print once future order is entered into the system. -
Combos -
New background endpoints added for combos.
Able to modify combos after combo has been sent to the kitchen.
Ability to move combo qualifiers from one combo to another.
Area setting allows for user to create combos on the fly.
Concur
Will not send to Data Service if connection to Kafka is disconnected.
Bar Codes/Label Printing
Label Printing options available in bar code printing section. -
Datacap/NetEPay
Changed from Serial to IP. - /
Dispatch Dashboard
Sent tokens are encrypted using AES encryption. -
Deposit
Able to apply deposit regardless of amount on check. -
Deployments/Publishing
SDF deployment files are now saved in SQL Database. -
Drive-Thru Checks
Drive-Thru check search will refresh every 5 seconds so that checks have the most recent changes done if any. -
Failover (System Backup)
Message will display on-screen when primary server has reverted to its backup server instead. - / (Internal - )
Magensa (Offline Transaction)
iOS setting forces offline transactions for sites using Magensa processor with Magtek payment devices (eDynamo, iDynamo6).
Offline transactions must be enabled first for account.
NorthStar
Updated NorthStar logo for both iOS and Windows applications.
Survey Codes
SMG survey code changed from 14 to 15. - /
PAX
iOS screen will display a message if there are unsent PAX batches/SAF Information, both for Staff and Manager. -
Manager:
Staff:
User can tap card icon on login screen to use PAX as mag card reader.
Payment
Credit Card transactions that are processed offline will display with a yellow highlight and display “Offline: Pending” to inform user of credit card connectivity.
Processors
Magensa-Chase processor now available for PAX devices. -
Quantities
Quantities have been increased to more than 2 digits. - /
WooCommerce
Background improvements for online orders sent to QSR kitchen screens.
Windows App Features
Cash Out
Able to cash out by device/terminal. -
Combos
Combo first allows modification of qualifiers.
Seating
Can now apply multiple seat numbers to a menu item when modifying.
Timeforge
Able to clock into system when system has no internet connection.
Windows App Improvements
Combos
Default qualifiers for the combo display as selected when a combo is inputted.
Deploys / Publish
Seamless deploys applied to app without app acknowledgement.
Location Manager
“Default to location kepad on login” flag selected under Layout tab allows user to log in and immediately access location list.
Logs
WinApp logs last longer than 2 days.
Reports
Parity in DSR reporting between iOS and WIndows App.
Menu Button
Added support for button label on menu items.
Payment Device
eDynamo acknowledges card swipes for card inquiry.
Windows app screen will display a message if there are unsent PAX batches/SAF Information, both for Staff and Manager.
Processor
App allows the forcing of offline transaction for Magensa processor.
Seating
Can modify seat number after item has been sent to the kitchen.
Quantities
Quantities have been increased to more than 2 digits.
2. Fixes
Server/iOSAdjustment
Advanced Orders
Application
Checks
Combos
Coupon
KDS
NorthStar Services
Payment
Payment Devices
Paytronix
Peripherals
Printing
Receipt
Tips
UI
|
Windows ApplicationAdjustments
Bar Codes
Checks
Combos
Coupons
ECM
Jobs
Menus / Menu Items
Membership
Payment / Payment Devices
PAX
Printing
Staff Facing
Timeforge
UI
|