NorthStar 4.9.4 Release Notes
Release Date: August 28, 2024
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. https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PRODUCTTEAM/pages/3063185409
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. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/807731239
Combos - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/885915662
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.
Bar Codes/Label Printing
Label Printing options available in bar code printing section. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/738295876
Datacap/NetEPay
Changed from Serial to IP. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/3280207878 / https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PRODUCTTEAM/pages/3305701390
Dispatch Dashboard
Sent tokens are encrypted using AES encryption. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/2523070502
Deposit
Able to apply deposit regardless of amount on check. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/17039451
Deployments/Publishing
SDF deployment files are now saved in SQL Database. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/2652045351
Drive-Thru Checks
Drive-Thru check search will refresh every 5 seconds so that checks have the most recent changes done if any. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/1909063711
Failover (System Backup)
Message will display on-screen when primary server has reverted to its backup server instead. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/3084288060 / (Internal - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SM/pages/3159392274)
Magensa (Offline Transaction)
In the iOS Order Entry app's Site Manager, a setting was introduced to "Force Offline Transactions" for sites using the Magensa processor with Magtek payment devices (eDynamo, iDynamo6).
Offline transactions must first be enabled for the account. https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/44335123
When enabled, this setting processes all Magensa/MagTek transactions offline until it is disabled. There is inherent risk in taking transactions offline, as they may be declined by the processor if the card is over the limit, deactivated, damaged, or fraudulent.
NorthStar
Updated NorthStar logo for both iOS and Windows applications.
Survey Codes
SMG survey code changed from 14 to 15. -https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/1033273566 / https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/738295876
PAX batching
For PAX, iOS Order Entry screen will display a message on logon, if there are any unsent batches/SAF (SAF = Offline payments) information for an attached PAX device with count and amount. Both Staff and Management will see the alert on the device until Management “Accept” the message. Management can “Accept” and the message will not appear again for the day for that device. Staff will only have the option to Cancel and the message will re-appear until accepted by management. This message is device specific, so other terminals with different PAX devices attached will prompt accordingly until Accepted. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/132349992
Manager:
Staff will see a similar message, but with 'Cancel' option, and the message will re-appear on logon until Accepted for the day.
If the PAX device was offline or powered off during the batch process and Order Entry couldn't connect, a message will stating so:
If no issues connecting to the PAX device and the batch(es) were successful with no active or SAF/Offline transactions than there will be no message.
Employee Magnetic Cards (PAX)
User can tap card icon on login screen to use PAX devices as the mag card reader for employee and management cards.
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 at time of payment.
Processors
Magensa-Chase processor now available for PAX devices. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/167097346
Quantities
Quantities have been increased to more than 2 digits. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/122093588 / https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/2109866054
WooCommerce
Background improvements for online orders sent to QSR kitchen screens.
Windows App Features
Cash Out
Able to cash out by device/terminal. - https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ORDERENTRY/pages/2617180161
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 batches/SAF (SAF = Offline payments) information on the attached PAX device, both for Staff and Manager. Manager can “Accept” and the message will not appear again for the day for that device. Staff will only have the option to Cancel and the message will re-appear until accepted by management. This message is device specific, so other terminals with different PAX devices attached will prompt accordingly until Accepted.
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
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Windows ApplicationAdjustments
Bar Codes
Checks
Combos
Coupons
ECM
Jobs
Menus / Menu Items
Membership
Payment / Payment Devices
PAX
Printing
Staff Facing
Timeforge
UI
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