Torgsoft-Hybrid 1.11.10

203462. Self-checkout

Torgsoft Hybrid → Self-checkout

Implementation description

1. Shortcut creation

An action “Create self-checkout shortcut” has been added to the settings menu. After clicking it, a self-checkout shortcut is automatically created on the desktop.

2. Screen adaptation

The self-checkout app has been adapted to work with different screen resolutions:

• the interface scales automatically,
• the settings menu is displayed with scrolling if the screen size is insufficient.

3. Welcome screen

A welcome screen has been added that hides the checkout functionality while in idle mode. After scanning the first item, the screen disappears automatically.

4. Barcode focus

A permanent focus has been implemented in the barcode input field: input is possible from any area of the main form.

5. Main screen

The main screen of the self-checkout form contains:

• a sales items table,
• a barcode input field,
• a totals row that displays summary information for the current basket,
• control buttons (payment, delete, edit item).

6. Barcode types

Support for different barcode types has been implemented:

• regular item — added to the checkout table,
• excise item — after scanning, a separate form opens to enter the excise stamp using a virtual keyboard,
• customer card — customer information is displayed and a discount is applied automatically,
• bonus card — the customer’s name is displayed,
• cashier barcode — access to the settings menu opens and the control buttons are displayed temporarily.

7. Age verification

Mandatory age verification has been implemented for excise and age-restricted items:

• when attempting to pay, the cashier barcode must be scanned,
• the first scan is used to confirm age,
• access to the settings menu opens after a second scan.

8. Item deletion

Deleting items from a sale: when the last item is deleted, the sale is automatically reset to the welcome screen.

9. Quantity change

Item quantity changes have been implemented:

• for regular items — via a numeric input form,
• for excise items — via selecting excise stamps in the table,
• increasing the quantity of excise items is possible only by rescanning.

10. Settings menu

The settings menu opens after scanning the cashier barcode and contains the following sections:

• select settlement account,
• full reset of the current sale,
• close the self-checkout app,
• table columns — configure table column display with the ability to save the selected configuration,
• totals — configure totals display and the ability to completely hide the totals row,
• font size — control the interface font size,
• delete and edit — configure the display of control buttons on the main screen,
• change images — the ability to change the welcome screen, logo, and welcome text.

Expected effect

The ability to use self-checkout in your store will provide:

• fast scanning and payment without involving a cashier,
• control of high-risk product categories (age verification for excise items),
• serving more customers in the same amount of time,
• a modern service format — loyalty from customers who are used to scanning items themselves,
• the ability to deploy additional checkouts without significantly increasing staff.

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