Order Entry Screen Views on SkyTab POS

Description: Learn about the different views of the Order Entry screen, where you spend the majority of your time. On the Order Entry screen, you are able to search through the available items by using the search bar in the upper right corner or utilizing three different views.

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Select an option below to jump to a section:

• Departments View
• Groups View
• Favorites View
• Default Menu Type Configuration

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In addition to the different views explained below, you can select the Search bar in the upper right of the screen. It searches for a match between the entered value and the item's name, displaying a results list.

Departments View

This view is selected by default. Each department is listed to the right of the Ticket Details pane. Selecting a Department displays all the items assigned to it. Each item can only be in one department.

• Ideal for businesses with numerous items that can be easily sorted into multiple departments.

Groups View

Select Groups near the top of the screen to switch to Group view. Each group is listed to the right of the Ticket Details Pane. Selecting one displays all the items associated with that group. Items can be assigned to multiple groups and subgroups simultaneously.

Display Groups and Subgroups help organize large menus, like bar or wine lists, by categorizing items into smaller sections (e.g., liquor type, wine region) to reduce scrolling. Items can appear in multiple groups or subgroups, enabling shortcuts and faster access on speed screens.

Favorites View

Select Favorites near the top of the screen to switch to the Favorite Items view, where you can see a list of all the items that have been marked as being a favorite. They are listed in the order added under Settings > Menu > Favorites. 

Default Menu Type Configuration

You can configure which menu view (Departments, Favorites, or Groups) opens by default on the Order screen.

To set the default menu type:

1. Navigate to Manager > Settings > Users > Jobs
2. Select the desired job.
3. Locate the Default Menu Type setting.
   
4. Choose your preferred option (Departments, Favorites, or Groups) and tap Ok.
5. Tap Save to apply and confirm your changes.

The selected menu type will now open automatically on the Order screen for users assigned to that job.