ECM - Client Release Notes 2018-11-01

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Nov 07, 2018
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ECM Release

Current ECM update release information

Date
Description
November 1, 2018

New report feature and improvements to UI and functionality.

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:


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

NOTE: These are ECM items only. In some cases the application portion of the work will be provided in a future application release.

  • Hourly Sales and Labor Report - Included new Hourly Sales and Labor Report sections. 
  • ECM System Administrators have the ability to copy an entire site's menu database and concept and clone it to a different account. 


4. Improvements

NOTE: These are ECM items only. In some cases the application portion of the work will be provided in a future application release. 

  • Minor UI fixes to headers.
  • Text change in reporting from "Include charged tips" to "Deduct charged tips from cash owed."


5. Fixes

  • Updated PLU Barcodes for items are now properly accessible when PLU Barcode has been updated via the PLU Barcode module.


6. Technical Release Notes and NorthStar User Guide

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