ECM - Client Release Notes 2019-1-15

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Last updated: Jan 16, 2019 by Rose Eliff (Unlicensed)Version comment
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ECM Release

Current ECM update release information

Date

Description

Date

Description

January 15, 2019

ECM update includes various configuration and UI improvements. 

Intended Audience

Clients using 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:

NOTE: If your distributor provides technical support for this product, please contact them directly for support. 



1. Introduction

This document provides information about the latest updates for NorthStar for your restaurant's 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 to allow access to our ECM website at ecm.cbsnorthstar.com. Please refer to the 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.

  • None



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. 

  • Adjustment Reasons

    • Thresholds can be set to alert a mobile device when an adjustment amount exceeds the set threshold. 

  • ECM UI

    • Several improvements/corrections to text in the user interface for clarity and correctness.

  • Reports

    • Payroll Summary Report improved to show the number of minutes logged as unpaid break time.



5. Fixes

  • Hot Schedules 

    • Corrections to alert message text.

  • Configuration

    • When creating an alternate location, if a default location (required) is not selected, an alert message displays.

  • Reports

    • Payroll Summary Report - Default sort set to sort by clock-in time.
       

6. Technical Release Notes and NorthStar User Guide

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