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Same server components as for 3.0.0..119. Prerequisites are located in the menu on the left.

EG POS – a new and improved edition

We are very pleased to introduce a totally new version of POS. We have been working with this for quite a long time, and now we are finally able to present it to all our customers. If your chain wants to test the new UI, you are welcome to contact Roar Brevik (rbrev@eg.no).

Why do we need a new user interface?

EG POS is perceived by our users as easy to use and easy to learn. After several years without major changes in the user interface, we think it is time for a modernization and a "facelift". During this process, it has been important for us to maintain the ease of use, and the range of functionality. At the same time, it has been a goal to improve user processes based on input from our retail chains.

Although the changes are extensive, users will recognize it and be able to use the new interface without need for new training.

What's new?

We have made a lot of improvements, here are some of the most important:

  • New login page with configurable background image for branding

  • Better and more intuitive receipt view with integrated buttons (frees up space in button panels)

  • Better weighting of key elements (easier and more intuitive navigation)

  • Options for color adjustments: We launch a new interface with two skins - a light one and a dark one. In addition, you can add a selection of contrast colors

  • Better adaptation to wide screen format

  • New alphabetical keyboard (same as in self-service and on customer screen)

  • Better and more informative title line:

    • New icons for different statuses

    • Improved process orientation. The title bar always shows information about what you are working on at the moment

  • New configurable search menu

  • Improved item search with more space for displaying search results and three different views (list view, detail view and grid view)

  • Clearer distinction between edit mode and payment mode when working with customer orders

  • Context specific buttons in menu and function panels


See the following examples:

New login page









Login page with configurable background image for branding

New sales screen with improved receipt









Better and more intuitive receipt part with integrated buttons (frees up space in button panels)

Two different skins with three optional contrast colors

The new interface has two different skins - light and dark mode. In both, it is possible to select contrasting colors on key elements such as OK button, header color and colored icons in the receipt. You can choose between shades of gray, teal or blue. It is also possible to order the desired contrasting colors that harmonize with the chain's profile for branding.

Light skin with shades of grey

Dark skin with shades of grey

Light skin with teal contrast color

Dark skin with teal contrast color

Light skin with blue contrast color

Dark skin with blue contrast color


Item search with three different views











Grid view







Detail view









List view

The new user interface is released in EG POS version 4.0. This can be used in parallel with version 3.0 so that you can test on selected cash registers in the test environment and afterwards in the production environment.

POS Server needs to be upgraded to the latest version to test new interface.


Link to: User documentation EG POS 4.0


Configuration of new POS UI

Parameter name

Description

ButtonConfig

In 4.0, the menu buttons and function buttons are always dependant on the mode the POS is in. So different buttons are shown for each search mode, sales mode, order mode, payment mode, recetip search mode etc. ButtonConfig should be refined when upgrading from 3.0 to 4.0 to take full advantage of the new UI.


PS: The dynamic version of the function to create customer/member should always be used in 4.0.

CustomerHeaderInSaleView

Configures customer information shown above the sales grid. The first 2 lines are always shown, the extra lines are shown when the line has focus.

CustomerOrderAsOfferCustomerNumber

Must be configured to the customer number of the dummy customer if offers are created in POS.

CustomerSearchColumns

Configures which columns are shown in the list view in customer fulltext search.

DefaultSearchBoxSize

Configures the size of the left side search menu in the sales view. Recommended setting for the new UI is "minimized" to maximize available space for the sales grid.

FetchOrderButtonsConfig

Functions shown in dialog when selecting order in order fulltext search. (Pay order, Edit order, select order lines for payment, deliver order lines, cancel)

FunctionPanelSize

Size of the function panel in the bottom left of the POS UI.

GroupFulltextSearchOnModelColor

Enables grouping on model+color and drilldown to size. Useful for fashion retailer who have all items grouped on models.

HighlightCampaignArticles

Configures in the items with campaign/member price are highlighted in the item search and sales view.

ItemInfoBoxConfig

Configures which item attributes are shown in item search details view.

ItemInfoFullScreenConfig

Configures which item attributes are shown in item information view.

LoginPageBackgroundImage

Background image for the login view. A background image that represents the retailers profile should be used. Jpg image should be used with a size that matches the screen resolution in POS. 

LoyaltyHeaderInSaleView

Configures member information shown above the sales grid. The first 2 lines are always shown, the extra lines are shown when the line has focus.

MenuButtonIndication

When activated can indicate link to F1-F12 buttons in the MenuPanel buttons.

MenuColors

Colors matching a PREH keyaboard is shown on the MenuPanel buttons.

MenuPanelSize

Size of the menu panel to the right in the POS UI.

OpenLineDiscountWhenOverridePrice

If enabled, the line discount dialog (with focus on "new price") is opened when clicking the price field in sales grid. If disabled, the dialog to override price is opened.

OrderSearchColumns

Configures which columns are shown in the list view in order fulltext search.

PLUBoardsDefinition

In the New UI, only 1 button template is supported: TextWithImageAtTop. This template can be used both with and without uploading an image.

Button colors are not supported.

PluBoardFunctionButtons

Definition for the function buttons in the bottom of the PLU sales screen.

Starting from POS 4.0.0.123 'Pay $' button is independent from configuration. Old configured button should be deleted from PluBoardFunctionButtons parameter. 


ReceiptSearchTypes

When using receipt search in left side menu, this parameter configures which options are shown.

SalesViewColumns

Configures which columns are shown in the sales grid

SalesViewColumnsInEditCustomerOrderMode

Configures which columns are shown in the sales grid when creating/editing a customer order.

SalesViewMemberColumns

Configures which columns are shown in the list view in member fulltext search.

SearchConfig

Configures which template(list of columns) is used for item fulltext search

ShowCouponButtonInLoyaltyHeader

Not in use. Replaced by ShowMemberButtonsInLoyaltyHeader.

SearchDialogTemplateByDefault

Configures which result view is shown as default when performing a search. List view, Details view or tile/picture view.

SearchItemViewColumns

Configures which item attributes are included in the fulltext search. POS replication must be re-initialized if configuration is changed.

SearchMenuContent

Configures which search options are shown in the left side search menu, and in which order. (Ean, Item, Customer, Member, Order, Project, Receipt, Store)

SelectOrderLinesForPayment

Deprecated for POS 4.0. Use parameter FetchOrderButtonsConfig.

ShowHeaderOnlyForPredefinedBundlesInSale

Deprecated for POS 4.0. Showing items inside predefined bundles is not possible currently in new UI.

ShowMemberButtonsInLoyaltyHeader

Configures which buttons are shown in the Loyalty header in sales view. Options:  Member details, Coupons, Edit member, Delete member from receipt.

ShowMemberSearch

Deprecated for POS 4.0. Use parameter SearchMenuContent.

ShowProjectSearch

Deprecated for POS 4.0. Use parameter SearchMenuContent.

ShowStockAmountInGroupedFulltextSearch

If parameter GroupFulltextSearchOnModelColor is activated, this parameter configured if stock values are shown in item search. StockSearchColumns configures which of the stock columns are shown

ShowSubtotalExclusiveVATLineInTender​ 

Show an extra line in tender view with subtotal amount to pay exclusive VAT

ShowSubtotalsForSupportedCurrenciesInTender

If activated, amounts for selected currencies are shown in the tender view. Currencies are taken from parameter SupportedCurrencies.

ShowSubtotalVATAmountInTender

Show an extra line in tender view with the total VAT amount

StockSearchColumns

Configures which columns are shown for stock info in item search when applicable. For example when using item search with stock filter. Available columns: StockLocation, InStock, OnOrder, NumberAvailable. NumberAvailable is quantity in stock minus reserved quantity.

TenderMessageToCashierLine1

Can be used to configure a static info-text shown to the cashier in the payment view. Multiple lines with text is supported.

TenderMessageToCashierLine2-5

Deprecated for POS 4.0. Use TenderMessageToCashierLine1 with line break.

TouchScreenPrimaryInput

When this parameter is activated, the on-screen keyboard will be shown in pop-up dialogs so the user can choose to use the on-screen keyboard instead of the physical keyboard.

UIDesign

Deprecated for POS 4.0. 

UIHighlightColor

Configures which highlight color is used on top of the configured UISkin. Blue, Teal and Neutral are currently available.

UILayout

If 'WorkAreaOnly' is set, then function panel is kept opened in search views.

UISkin

Configures which color theme is used in the UI. Valid values for POS 4.0 is 10 (light) and 11 (dark)

WindowsToRenderWithSoftwareOnly

Add a line with name “Process” to disable hardware acceleration of graphics. This can be used if POS has problems with UI not updating correctly when dialogs are opened and closed. Disabling hardware acceleration does not have a noticeable negative effect on the performance.

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