The new software release is focused on automation. The noteworthy changes in Version 9.0.702 are automatic weekly closeout functionality and a self-installing SQL program.
Automatic Weekly Closeout
Weekly closeouts are used to restart the WTD totals, archive data, and to perform database maintenance. Since the weekly closeout tends to be forgotten, it will now run automatically at the end of every 7th day.
Why is this Important?
Forgetting to run a weekly closeout can be detrimental to the MicroSale system. The system prefixes backups as 1-7 for every day of the week. When the weekly closeout doesn’t occur, the 8th day gets stored back in the first day of the week’s data which can cause duplicate check numbers, payment misallocations, and/or other corruptions. When the system is on Access, the data appends to the end of the day’s backup which causes the database to get bigger and bigger causing lockups or system slowdowns.
Automatic SQL Setup
A self-installing SQL Express program is now available.
MicroSale has created a quick installer for SQL which bypasses the manual setup process (You no longer need to enable the “Named Pipes” SQL protocol or the “TCP/IP” SQL Protocol. Please make sure you are using a supported version of software or you plan on immediately upgrading MicroSale after running the SQL Installer.
Other Improvements & Additions
- Added paid out tracking for tracking cash in drawer
- Added access level for multi-discounts on single seat
- Added functionality to Allow End of Day with Open Phone Orders (use Functions.ini file)
- Added customer name lookup for naming checks
- Added Item Transfer (function button on order screen) – transfers single item to different check for same server
- Added support for split payment tips with EMV
- Added Delete Function (function button on order screen); deletes modifier on virtual check