ECM Release

Current ECM update release information

Intended Audience

Clients utilizing ECM for the NorthStar Order Entry point-of-sale software; both server and application.

Customer Support

For technical support and any questions regarding NorthStar and other products that are not addressed within this document:

NorthStar Support Webpage: https://northstarrestaurantpos.com/contact/

Order Entry Support: 866-590-1411

NOTE: If your distributor provides technical support for this product, please contact them for support rather than Custom Business Solutions

1. Introduction

This document provides information about the latest updates for NorthStar for your restaurants point-of-sale system.

To learn more about the NorthStar product:

• What is it?
• How does it work?

2. Special Considerations During ECM Upgrades

NorthStar ECM upgrades occur within our cloud servers in the early morning and are not location based. In order to properly access ECM, please make sure you have a constant internet connection and firewalls allow access to our ECM website at ecm.cbsnorthstar.com. Please refer to our NorthStar Order Entry System Requirements for information on firewall allowances and access.   

3. New Features

• Option to allow specific Menu Item Categories as inclusions or not within adjustment reasons setup. Activation of feature is required.

4. Improvements

• Incorporated minor UI enhancements to HotSchedules Integration setup tab with ability to test API credentials
• PLU/Barcode module has been implemented for better management of menu items that utilize bar codes. Activation is required for this module to take effect.
• Minor cosmetic improvements to text and UI

5. Fixes

• App will no longer freeze at login when Maximum Allowed is left blank in Serving Option Category 

6. Technical Release Notes and NorthStar User Guide

ECM technical release notes for the this current release and the NorthStar User Guide:

• ECM - Release 2018-07-05 - Technical release notes
• User Guides