Retail POS System Update – What’s New in Release V8.4.16.95

Release date: December 14th, 2021

  • Added ability to remove barcode in Additional Barcode import
    • New import column called “Remove Barcode” set to “Yes”, “Y” or “True” to remove, instead of add, a barcode
  • Added cash drawer kick option to custom payment methods
    • Data Setup –> Payment Methods –> (select payment) –> Kick Cash Drawer
  • Added button to deactivate Stores under “Store Setup” which removes store from wizards and drop-down lists within MyPOS Connect
  • Added options to enable/prevent auto-fill in Full Description and Notes from Long Description
    • Device Options –> Product and Stock Settings –> Save Full Description as Long Description if blank (Default is checked on)
    • Device Options –> Product and Stock Settings –> Save Notes as Long Description if blank (Default is checked on)
  • Added PDF button beside Print Receipt (Reprint) under “Receipts” in the till.
    • Device Options –> Till Button Settings –> Show Direct-to-PDF Print buttons
  • Added sale type feature to allow any sale to be declare one of four sale types. To enable the feature, you must:
    • Set Device Options –> Operational Settings –> Default Sale Type
    • Then, set at least one name under Company Options –> Operational Settings –> Sale Type 1 Name (Sale Type 2 Name, Sale Type 3 Name, Sale Type 4 Name)
    • Lastly, set Device Options –> Till Button Settings, add “SALETYPESHIFT” to either Sale Button rows or Top Left of Screen Button Row 1
  • Fixed issue with cash drawer not kicking when cash is not the final tender
  • Fixed display issue which affected amount due when specific promotions types were active and the option to calculate on subtotal was checked on
  • Fixed issue where Company Options –> Operational Settings –> “Posty Note Change” option was being ignored if disabled
  • Implemented Alternate Invoice Print buttons are now hidden when saving work orders or quotes
  • Implemented new Products field to prevent quantity change in the till
    • Products –> Stock and Packing tab –> Prevent Qty change in Till
  • Modified Shopify Sync button “Update Committed” to update Shopify’s Quantity available to reflect any removals
  • Renamed “Barcode Alternates” to “Additional Barcodes”

If you would like more information on any of these features, call us at (877) 877-4767 and press “1” for Support; or email us at support@tricityretail.com.

 

POS System Update – What’s New in Release V8.4.16.80

Release date: November 2nd, 2021

  • Added check when adding a new Product to a Style for Shopify to ensure Product is not already sync’d to the web as an individual product
  • Added feature to set Sales Reps to specific store or all stores (found on the “General tab”)
  • Added new button to Work Order payments, to support deposit refunds using a different payment than the payment originally used
  • Added separate footer notes options for Work Orders and Quotes
    • MyPOS Connect Back Office –> Data Setup –> Printing
  • Added the “Printing” button in MyPOS Connect Back Office to Headquarters to enable editing of receipt footers from Headquarters as well as from stores
  • Added till feature that changes the Comment button label to a bold font when a comment exists
  • In Promotions set-up in Back office, when using Multi-Product Selector, the messaging is improved when adding a Product that is already used in another Promotion

If you would like more information on any of these features, call us at (877) 877-4767 and press “1” for Support; or email us at support@tricityretail.com.

 

POS System Update – What’s New in Release 8.4.16.60

Release date: September 8th, 2021

  • Added feature on Quick Customer screen where user will be prompted to use existing customer if user attempts to setup new customer with matching email
  • Added feature to automatically back up settings file after successful startup
  • Added new device option for a custom cash drawer kick using ESC codes
  • Added option to use Image URL instead of embedded images (Company Options –> Products and Stock Settings –> Product Image Method)
  • Added cost (unit price) to receiving tab on Transfers In (from other)
  • Added support for Klaviyo’s new SMS Consent rules
  • Changed product price in HQ to show maximum price of product from active stores only
  • Improved handling of out-of-sync session or receipt code to automatically fix and restart after informing user
  • Improved visibility of selected items in till

If you would like more information on any of these features, call us at (877) 877-4767 and press “1” for Support; or email us at support@tricityretail.com.

 

POS System Update – What’s New in Release V8.4.16.30

What’s New in Release V8.4.16.30 – Release date: July 14th, 2021

  • Improved the “Selector” function found on POs, Transfers, Sale Item Wizard, etc. to allow for multi-word search and also a selection of classifications by level
  • Updated cost field in Products to show two decimal places by default (e.g. $9.00) but show up to four decimal places when used (e.g. $7.258 or $8.4525)
  • Fixed issue where the PO and Transfers print window moves behind the print screen
  • Fixed issue where multiple charges to a customer account would permit values beyond the preset credit limit

If you would like more information on any of these features, call us at (877) 877-4767 and press “1” for Support; or email us at support@tricityretail.com.

 

POS System Update – What’s New in Release V8.4.16.25

What’s New in V8.4.16.25 – Release date: July 7th, 2021

  • Added new profile option called “transaction copy includes notes”. Set-up in:
    • Company Options –> Operational Settings –> Transaction Copy Includes Notes
  • Added new profile option “Maximum Line Value” to limit products and payments from exceeding defined value. Set-up in:
    • Company Options –> Operational Settings –> Maximum Line Value (default value is $1,000,000).
  • Added new profile option to define a separate printer for alternate invoices. Set-up in:
    • Device Options –> Receipt Settings –> Alt Invoice Printer Name.
  • Improved flow when user is applying customer credits to prevent auto-apply values from exceeding required value.
  • Improved invoice reprints to use the defined invoice printer.
  • Improved messaging when MyPOS Connect is unable to write to settings file due to changed Windows permissions.
  • Fixed issue where print window is hidden behind MyPOS Connect when in Purchase Orders or Transfers.
  • Fixed issue where user is unable to locate a customer payment receipt when balance is zero.
  • Fixed issue with quantities not being committed when converting from a quote to a work order.
  • Fixed issue with serial numbers for stock in limbo, where the product serial number status was not being updated in some cases.

If you would like more information on any of these features, call us at (877) 877-4767 and press “1” for Support; or email us at support@tricityretail.com.

 

POS System Update – What’s New in Release V8.4.16.0

What’s New in V8.4.16.0 – Release date: May 19th, 2021

  • Added Reason Codes button to Data Setup area in Back Office
  • Added “Show Inactive Products” checkbox to Products tab in Suppliers
  • Added column to show default Supplier on Products tab in Suppliers
  • Added “Show Inactive Products” checkbox to Products tab in Classifications
  • Added column to show Primary Classification to Products tab in Classifications
  • Added quantity “Available” (On Hand minus Committed) to Selector grids for POs and Transfers
  • Implemented new method to store till settings in a local file instead of registry
  • Improved barcode scan-ability of ticket barcodes included in emails
  • Improved reconcile logic for stock counts to prevent timeouts
  • Fixed issue in Shopify integration relating to changes to Ticket products not syncing

If you would like more information on any of these features, call us at (877) 877-4767 and press “1” for Support; or email us at support@tricityretail.com.

 

POS System Update – What’s New in Release 8.4.15.70

Release date: May 4th, 2021

  • Added “Region” to Store search grid
  • Added new option to allow products on a purchase order that are not linked to the supplier
    • System Setup –> Company Options –> Purchase Order Options –> “Allow all products on a Purchase Order”
  • Improved look and feel of work order pickup screen
  • Added new option to auto apply work order deposits to products picked up
    • System Setup –> Company Options –> Operational Settings –> Work Order Auto Populate Deposits On Pickup
  • Added new option to require a minimum deposit, by percentage, on work orders
    • System Setup –> Company Options –> Operational Settings –> Work Order Minimum Deposit Percentage
  • Added new security option “Override Minimum Work Order Percentage”
  • Changed logic to recall tax group on a product refunded from receipt
  • Fixed issue that occurred when refunding a work order deposit in specific cases
  • Fixed issue where “Remove all products from this supplier” was ignoring inactive products
  • Fixed issue where alternate invoice button was not being shown in some cases
  • Fixed issue where customer could be removed or changed after account payment had been made
  • Fixed issue where customer pricing prompt appeared twice in some circumstances
  • Improved Klaviyo integration to include customer reward points
  • Improved Shopify Fix Committed button to include all types of refunds

If you would like more information on any of these features, call us at (877) 877-4767 and press “1” for Support; or email us at support@tricityretail.com.

 

Software Update – What’s New in Release 8.4.15.50

Release date: March 24th, 2021

  • Added “Default Supplier” to product import feature
    • New column in import called “Default Supplier” with either “Yes” or “No”
  • Added new feature to support customer imports by email address
    • New option will appear on import menu. (Reminder: bolded fields on mapping screen are required fields)
  • Added option to disallow double-clicks on search grids
    • Back Office –> System Setup –> Device Options –> Search Settings -> Double-clicking on search grids will select
  • Added option to set default tax group for customers when using Customer Tax Groups
  • Improved speed of receipt re-print from “Receipts” button
    • Note: If you’re using a custom receipt/invoice, and wish to take advantage of this new option, please contact support to have your template updated
  • Set option “Search receipts this till only” under “Receipts” button to be on by default
  • Added “Copy Line” button in Accounting Export setup
  • Set Accounting Export option “Single File” to be remembered from last run
  • Fixed issue where sales rep not recalled with refund

If you would like more information on any of these features, call us at (877) 877-4767 and press “1” for Support; or email us at support@tricityretail.com.

 

POS System Update – What’s New in Release 8.4.15.40

Release date: February 25th, 2021

Added option to hide customer email and phone number columns in search grid in till

  • Back Office –> System Setup –> Company Options –> Search Settings –> Customer search show email address in Till
  • Back Office –> System Setup –> Company Options –> Search Settings –> Customer search show phone number in Till

Added option to “Require Customer” on custom Payment Methods

Added User security option to prevent till access

  • Back Office –> Data Setup –> Users –> Security Tab –> “Till Access” option

Added new “PDF” buttons to Z Reads for Current, Last and Reprint

Added new option to never show compare screen with Klaviyo

  • Back Office –> System Setup –> Company Options –> System Settings –> Klaviyo: Never show compare screen

Fixed issue in PO receiving where “Scan Items” would show incorrect value when over-receiving

Fixed issue in HQ Sale Price Wizard where changes were not being saved when manually modified

Fixed issue where Notes in Promotions were not saving

If you would like more information on any of these features, please call us at (877) 877-4767 and press “1” for Support; or email us at support@tricityretail.com.

 

POS System Update – What’s New in Release 8.4.15.30

Release date: January 26th, 2021

  • Added company option “Product Import: Supplier Must Exist”
    Note: This option is off by default but can be enabled in MyPOS Connect Back Office –> System Settings –> Company Options –> Products and Stock Settings
  • Added company option “’Product Import: Classification Must Exist”
    Note: This option is off by default but can be enabled in MyPOS Connect Back Office –> System Settings –> Company Options –> Products and Stock Settings
  • Added ability to remove a supplier through a spreadsheet import
    To remove a supplier through a spreadsheet import, you must include a column in your spreadsheet called “Remove Supplier” and add the supplier code you wish to remove in the column. IMPORTANT: Default supplier cannot be removed by this method
  • Added ability to remove a classification through a spreadsheet import
    To remove a classification through a spreadsheet import, you must include a column in your spreadsheet called “Remove Classification” and add the classification code you wish to remove in the column. IMPORTANT: Primary Classification cannot be removed by this method
  • Improved logic around customer selection in till when the “Customer is required” option was set. In some cases, the user had to click the “X” twice to close the screen
  • Added warning message when an attempt to open a work order or quote on one till when the work order or quote was already open on a different till
  • Added Gift Voucher remaining balance to Standard Receipt
  • Fixed issue where “Donation” product was not showing on Standard Receipt
  • Fixed issue where non-stock products were allowed to be added to Stock Counts

If you would like more information on any of these features, please call us at (877) 877-4767 and press “1” for Support; or email us at support@tricityretail.com.