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4TFM Installation Files / Re: 4TFM Installation
« Last post by Admin on February 18, 2023, 10:22:44 AM »
On some of the older 4TFM installations, the installer incorrectly creates the c:\4LODGEServer\db.ini file as :

Server=4POSM\SQLEXPRESS2012

Replace the 4POSM with your pc name : Eg.

Server=POS1\SQLEXPRESS2012
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4TFM Installation Files / Re: 4TFM Installation
« Last post by Jean-Pierre Miyoba on January 31, 2023, 11:17:06 PM »
Hi, How did you fix this error. Many thanks in advance
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4POS FAQ's / Windows 10 upgrades messed up your printer ports!
« Last post by Admin on July 16, 2022, 07:55:38 PM »
Seems Windows has messed up the printers again...

If your printer suddenly does not print...

To do a test page of your Printer :

1. Go to Control panel or simply devices & printers.
2. Right click on the Receipt printer - Printer Properties
3. Click on Print Test page
4. If it does not print - click on PORTS at the top & ensure it is set to USB port
5. If there are more than ONE USB port - try all of them.

Quick Video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZkSzg6EeiA

The 4POS Team
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4POS Downloads / 4POS Beta Version Upgrade
« Last post by Admin on June 18, 2022, 08:33:40 PM »
4POS Version 23.5.5 available for testing with 4POS Loyalty... email us if you are interested in testing...

https://4pos.co.za/4pos-loyalty.htm

4POS Version 23.2.1 version

Fixed 23.1.1. bugs fixed:

1. 4POSScan could not run offline anymore
2. 4POSScan - password override did not work correctly
3. 4POSScan Account payments printed layby's by mistake
4. 4POSTouch used in Restaurant did not print the kitchen order number
5. 4POSKitchenMonitor improved to handle restaurant sale better (Allows for bumping part of the order if you are sending the starters but not Mains Yet...)
6. Product Performance for 4POSScan & 4POSTouch fixed (Before it did not cater / allow for revokes & Reversals)

4POS Version 23.1.1 version

Lots of small mods...

Better selection to filter your items under amend stock...



4POS Version 22.10.2 version

Use at your own discretion...

Many of the 600+ features improved & some new ones added...

No known bugs / errors in this version:



1. Cashups w.r.t. COD account & NOT COD account sales done in 4POSScan & 4POSTouch
2. Orders to suppliers not cc'ed back to company
3. Print Barcode option from Amend stock working again
4. ** 4POS licencing - need to check licencing on server refer in skype "In other words, you are sending from registration & then send it to registrations?"
5. Notes added to Accounts & Suppliers
6. Added functions added to show notes to Accounts & Suppliers
7. Also have the ability now to simply click on notes & go straight to the item
8. Action required notes on Stock items
9. Quotes - added ability to save quote name info to Accounts & also use Accounts to create a quote
10. Added Deposit Shrinkage report
11. Added Deposit - print difference on Deposit Stock Take
12. Touch bug fixed with 3 cooking messages & Costs *** to improve **
13. Added option to POS transaction report to see deleted transactions
14. Company name changes not allow with '
15. 4POSBackup improved
16. 4POSRestore improved
17. Layby balance printing improved at time of creation
18. Hourly report fixed
19. Bulk price list now caters for excluding deposit price
20. General parameters - Automatic Pastel report changed to 4TFM report
21. Security in 4POSScan improved with Negative stock items sold
22. "Jumping" on stock create edit fixes
23. New window created on stock take adjustments - fixed
24. Bulk airtime & airtime sales with multiple airtime products now allowed per transaction
25. Unipin Electricity - added On your cell phone, *** Test dial *120*41589*PIN*Electricity Meter Number# and then press 'Call'/Dial' ...
    You will receive a message informing you that your request will be processed.
26. Android App improved & price update from Backoffice fixed
27. Android app no longer uses Scandit apk
28. Password reset now available for our "clever" customers that disable themselves out of the system...
29. Airtime & Electricity wording on receipt improved.
30. Export to Android improved with taskbar for customers that has a "BIG" database. (Customer details also exported if you are doing invoicing on Android)
31. Small changes to 4POSTouch look & feel
32. 4POSBackup improved - now also stores time in backup name
33. 4POSStockTakeApp now caters for Invoicing when you are selling / delivering remotely. In other words - a sale can now be generated from Android & processed through 4POS automatically - still need to add some values...
34. Import of invoice (From Android) added under Utilities - Import
35. 4POSScan fixed if ONLY A4 printer selected to print
36. 4POSScan fixed to print VAT Info for customer on original & Copy of Invoice
37. Option added under POS parameters to NOT print *** COPY Invoice *** when you reprint or print an invoice from Backoffice - or "Reprinted" on receipt printer...
38. When a pricing group has been disabled - item pricing becomes blank. Now enforcing a valid pricing group.
39. Learning mode fixed that created items with no description... (If customer does not enter a description)
40. Same with Quick Button in 4POSTouch
41. 4POS re-registering a voucher improved
42. NEW dayend report layout implemented - will now display Declared, Calculated & Outage - Option added under POS Parameters (Also applies to reprint of Dayend reports)
43. 4POSScan A4 now prints deposit values (Perfect for Liquor wholesalers that wishes to show their customers the value of deposits purchased and / or returned...)

Version 22.8.1

44. Disabled pricing groups can be enabled by pressing HOME (Bug fix)
45. Reports opened in seperate Window - (Bug fix)
46. GRV calculation of Ullage fixed - percentage entered under Supplier info now displays as a percentage correctly.
47. 4POSAndroid file format fixed for new stock take app Version 22.8.1 Critical that all customers download & install the new app... The scanner interface we have been using for years are no longer available.
48. Some customers experienced a problem with dec (Declaration) files blocking the 4POSController - now the dec file will be ignored & moved to error folder.
49. 4POSTouch - Waitron cashup printout - alignment improved.
50. 4POSCheckapp - when upgrading terminals the messages were black on a blue background - now white - easier to read.

22.8.3

1. 4POS receipts to also allow for deposits to be printed. For our wholesale customers.
2. 4POSController will allow dayends to be executed with a single button
3. 4POSBackoffice Permissions improved to allow specific functions per person. - CHECK your permissions!
4. Customer Invoices can now be mailed from the History view.
5. Problem with connecting to our Licencing server resolved. (Piracy errors due to the voucher not able to be verified)
6. 4POSTouch improved with improved LOG files

22.9.1

1. 4POSScan & 4POSTouch footer improved for better layout & not cutting words in half
2. 4POSSCan Layby improved for better layout & not cutting words in half
3. 4POSBackoffice now caters for Global discounts on GRV's - use with care. (Tested but always possible that we have missed something)
4. GRV's also cater for a GLOBAL change if the supplier is not registered for VAT - meaning that the COST plus VAT will be used as the item cost. (Tested but always possible that we have missed something)
5. Debtors Invoices from History can also be mailed directly from the view screen.
6. 4POSScan Stock Transfers to branches improved (In some cases gave an error)
7. 4POSEnterprise options improved for better scrolling while uploading / downloading

22.10.2

1. 4POSTouch greatly improved to cater for more than 200 items per sale. The elusive com error found & fixed
2. 4POSBackoffice - GRV speed improved if more than 300 lines entered...
3. 4POSBackoffice - Supplier code block made bigger (The supplier code can be a very long number - even if it is not displayed fully)
4. 4POSScan - fixed bug that did not allow Credit card payments in version 22.9.1
5. Duplicate mobile numbers for airtime no more allowed. (If you need to use the same number for all your stores, contact us for advice...)
6. 4POSEnterprise will now only allow registered branches to download info
7. 4POSEnterprise - Inter branch stock transfer improved











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4POS FAQ's / Re: Linking to your 4POS system remotely.
« Last post by Admin on May 14, 2022, 06:03:14 AM »
Set up a video to better explain...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECcjS6hAnQY
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4POS Downloads / 4POS 32 & 64 bit Upgrades
« Last post by Admin on March 05, 2022, 09:02:42 AM »
STOP! This is only for customers that are running the latest - After 18.3 version! If you are running ANY other version - Run the NEW installer first! Click here : http://www.4pos.co.za/support/index.php/topic,931.0.html



The latest version of 4POS ( Now version 22.4.3 ) for your 32 & 64 bit Windows system.

Get the latest features which have been updated to make you even MORE PROFITABLE!

Want to watch a quick video?
https://youtu.be/pOCJ1S44vvs

Download Now!

Although this post is not being updated - we are DAILY adding features to the 4POS Software for the Independently Minded Retailer!

We spend millions per year on development.

You can only run 4POSSqlEXEUpgrades if you are already running version 18.3 or later!! (This is only the upgrades of the NEW 4POS 18.3 EXE upgrades & not the conversion!)

If your Anti-virus is blocking the download or the upgrade, disable the protection for 1 hour. Then download & run the upgrade. Once the upgrade is done, you are welcome to scan the 4POS & 4POSServer folder to double check.

We simply cant make it ANY easier!

In this version, we have added the following Major Changes :

Version 22.3.1

BUG fixes... Huge apologies...

1. 4POSTouch printing to the kitchen on Revoke transaction will print all items on the table to the kitchen again.... Fixed...
2. 4POSBackoffice - fixed option to add POS machines
3. 4POSController - fixed "remote pos" error
4. 4POSScan - fixed voucher retrieval on remote POS machines



Version 22.2.1

1. Improved multi currency to print on receipt, cashup & Cashup report
2. 4POSTouch now allows the NEW user to auto create all items that has been created in the 4POSBackoffice
3. 4POSEnterprise now allows branches to auto Download price changes from headoffice when the 4POSBackoffice is opened.
4. Improved async printing in 4POSScan & 4POSTouch (Printing in the background)
5. Service items now included - Under Stock item parameters you can select Eg. labour as a service item. At dayend - these items will automatically adjusted back to zero.
6. Both 4POSScan & 4POSTouch now allows stock takes at the POS. This will be stored as a hand-held file under stock take adjustments for the manager to check & finalise. (Will also be done for the warehouse that has been defined for the POS...)
7.

Version 20.12.1

1. Multi currency has now been improved to assist our customers in Zimbabwe specifically. In also entails printing a multi-currency report that will total all currencies received & the transactions in which they were received.
2. 4POS voucher printing improved to allow central cashiers as well as Take-away in Supermarket functionality.
3. Printing in both 4POSScan & 4POSTouch improved to not create a problem if your receipt printers are offline or deleted.


Version 20.7.1

Soon to release Buy2 get 1 Free promotions - in beta testing phase

1. Improved upgrade utility to upgrade all terminals
2. 4POSStock sheet printing improved
3. Customer export of history transactions improved to csv file & no longer to XLS
4. 4POSTouch edit function no longer allows to ADD a product - this is to ensure cooking message & remote printing are done...
5. Stock History with detail now available on Amend stock screens
6. Customer history now also available on Amend Customer detail
7. Supplier history now also available on Amend Supplier detail


Version 20.6.3

1. Quotes can now be mailed automatically
2. 4POSScan also able to import from 4possale.csv or 4possale.txt
3. Split Tender Improved
4. Email of Invoice to customers improved - using async logic when printing
5. Compressed Shrink display fixed
6. Stock sheets - when selecting "ALL" fixed
7. 4POS Conversion from VERY old customers improved (From Version 7.5.1..... 150+ month ends done...)
8. Credit card interface changed to print Merchant copy then customer copy then Invoice...
9. Number of Cash Sales Slips added! Used to automatically print 2 copies...
10. Sales Dashboard fixed for Supplier aging.
11. Tested & configured 4POS to work from Cloud Server - programs will be run on local pc but database stored in cloud.
12. COD Customer sales fixed in 4POSScan & 4POSTouch
13. 4POSSale.txt import extended to also allow for customer account name, serial number & order lines
14. GRV Import from csv file done including quantity, cost & selling
15. New format added to 4POSScan to print exclusive & inclusive per line in A4 format.
16. Languages improved to cater for new GERMAN version of 4POS.

Version 20.4.1

1. GRV processing speeded up
2. GRV Import now also caters to import a GRV with the supplier code & not only the barcode.
3. 4POSScan now caters for importing of multiple Customer invoices with Order numbers & Serial References. (you can now fully automate your online sales / orders!)
4. Additional option in 4POSBackoffice changed to prompt for Update Point of Sale
5. Option to show items on current Promotion added to Amend Stock
6. Added option to edit promotion directly from Amend Stock
7. Update Point of Sale enhanced to allow promotion prices of Weighed items to be used in Scale Interface & not current price..
8. Import of Stock take now allows for import from a file -OR- Download from cloud..
9. Improved & expanded on the 4POS Manual

Version 20.2.1

1. Forget password option added to login. All passwords will be mailed to registered email address.
2. Liquor licence number added to Customer info & will be printed on your Invoices.
3. Fixed "Mode cannot be displayed" on loading of reports
4. 4POSTouch - button mode enhanced
5. 4POSTouch - Delivery orders enhanced with Touch Keyboard added & option to reorder previous order. (For those boring customers like me that always order the same thing...)
6. 4POSTouchApp for Apple (iOS) - now available on Apple Store here : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/4pos-touch/id1498889056?ls=1
7. Stock History under amend stock improved to show all stock at the top & Units / cases per warehouse.
8. New improved manual - 430 pages (Any other POS system with a more detailed manual?) Includes steps on how to create barcode labels for the 4POS Barcode printer.
9. Sureswipe credit Card Interface enhanced.

Version 19.7.2

1. Major changes re Android Stock taker... Now all files uploaded to cloud - no need to manually copy...
2. Fixed Debtors Report layout

Version 19.7.1

Watch Now

1. 4POSBackoffice :
1.1. New Stock item now merged with Amend Stock - Faster & easier with an auto update once changes done...
1.2. All reports rearranged into Sales, Financial, Customers, Supplier reports! Easier to navigate...
1.3. Sales dashboard improved & expanded to include Supplier balances & VAT
1.4. MANY reports updated & improved...
1.5. GRV's now allows payment after processing...
1.6. Dayend reports now expanded.
1.7. Dayend now able to be emailed automatically to owners / directors - configure under store setup - Company parameters.
1.8. Disabled stock items does not show under stock print or
1.9. Utilities rearranged.
1.10. Pastel replaced with 4TFM - our new financial system to be released very soon...

2. 4POSScan
2.1. Now fully touch enabled... Simply go into the Config screen & enable Touch Buttons (Option 21).
2.2. Automatic emails Debtors invoices direct to customers when selected in Config (Option 19)
2.3. Highlights Reprinted Invoices - (For security purposes) (Option 20)
2.4. Prints (P) next to promotion items & PT next to Promotion items that are Taxable...

3. 4POSTouch
3.1. Bug fixed on "Auto create by department" if NEW installation...
3.2. Bug fixed when trying to go offline on server pc.



Version 19.4.1

1. 4POSTouch now has the feature of adding gif pictures to the buttons. Text & pics available on same button!
2. 4POSScan now has the feature of showing a pic of the item that you are selling.... has been asked years ago, & we have now implemented it. Ideal for our material merchants that wishes to see a pic of the product as they are selling it!
3. Dealer request : item search on Stock take adjustments.
4. Buffers (Memory) cleared on reports when you have selected a product.
5. Ditto for barcode printing.
6. VAT report currency sign & spelling.
7. GRV sub-total not displayed correctly.
8. 4POSTouch Counter not displayed correctly from first sale.
9. Allocate payments to Invoice - screen size increased to allow for easier editing.
10. 4POSScan & 4POSTouch - Cards, Chqs, Payout field size increased to cater for 6 digits before the decimal.
11. Process GRV - barcode and/or quick key not printed.
12. Monthend show complete whilst still processing.
13. 4POSBackup improved for Winrar & 2nd PC options.
14. New floor layout design program - lets please fix all those ugly layouts!!
15. Automatic screensaver when 4POSTouch is idle.
16. Declaration report & product performance by declaration added. This is ideal for customers that need to balance stock by shift.
17. Airtime sales now included in 4POS! Click here for more details...
http://www.4pos.co.za/4pos-airtime-software.htm

18. Full MsSql database

20/3/2018 :

19. Restore utility added under utilities. More info to follow
20. 4POSInitialize added under utilities. Used for WIPING your sales - do not use if you are unsure!

Passwords the same as before dd##mm

12/04/2018

1. Backup improved. First backup will take long but thereafter will do an update of the backup - much faster...
2. Barcode label creation & print redone - please test & let us know.

02/05/2018

1. Restore functions added under utilities.
2. Preloaded database option under utilities.
3. Backup improved
4. Ability to now enter voucher number & re-register 4POS on a new pc (If you don't have a backup)
5. Ability to change your store name (Store setup - General parameters)
6. Barcode label create & print improved...

Adding to our list for 2018 : Bitcoin interface directly from 4POS!

4Touch App Ready ! Android & Apple iOS : https://youtu.be/dW_kVD4Z0z8

Again, our standard licence agreement applies. More info to follow....
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4POS FAQ's / Re: Linking to your 4POS system remotely.
« Last post by tjaartvdw on February 23, 2022, 09:19:45 PM »
I really like this idea.  Can we implement it yet

Regards,

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4POS FAQ's / Using 4POS in a Dry Cleaner
« Last post by Admin on January 26, 2022, 05:58:34 AM »
Although 4POS does not specifically cater for Dry Cleaners, it can be used quite easily in the Dry Cleaning business :

Option 1. (Sale on account)

1.1. Create an account for your customer & specify terms as 30 days
1.2. Ring up the sale / Invoice as per normal
1.3. Finalise the sale to the account.
1.4. When the customer collects, simply do an account payment.

This way you will also keep track of your customers for marketing purposes!

Option 2 : (Quote Sale)

2.1. Ring up a quote sale (Alt-F12 in 4POSScan)
2.2. When the customer collects - retrieve the quote & finalise.

Option 3 : (Consignment sale)

3.1. Ring up a consignment sale (Alt-F12 in 4POSScan)
3.2. When the customer collects - retrieve the quote & finalise.

Option 4 : (Delivery sales in 4POSTouch)

4.1. In 4POSbackoffice - Store setup - General parameters & option 6  - select "Dry Cleaning Customer"
4.2. Ring up your sales as "Delivery sale" with customer number as reference.
4.3. Now with cashup, 4POS will not check for open tables & allow the cashup (Outstanding sales) to be ignored.
4.4. When the customer returns, your "delivery" sale will still be on screen & available to finalise.

4POS - Still Magic...
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4POS Features / New Features
« Last post by Admin on January 24, 2022, 08:30:49 AM »
1. New product performance added for a specific POS after cashup :

4POSScan will now prompt you to print a product performance after cashup. If you choose yea, it will be printed & automatically marked on the POS configuration screen as attached. if you wish to turn it off in future, you can do so from POS config screen in the backoffice...
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4POS FAQ's / Re: U are U 4500 fingerprinter not recognised.
« Last post by Admin on January 08, 2022, 09:43:28 AM »
The installation works.

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