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Product Category

The Product Category configuration page allows you to manage product category data in your hotel, such as food, beverages, or retail items. Properly managing product categories ensures accurate product organization and reporting in the Point of Sales (POS) system.

What is a Product Category?​

A Product Category is a classification for products sold in your hotel, such as "Food," "Beverages," or "Retail." Each category can be linked to specific outlets for better organization and sales tracking.

How to Add a Product Category​

  1. In the Tools submenu, select Configurations, then choose the Point Of Sales option and click Product Category to open the window.
  2. Click the Insert button at the top right to add a new product category. The Product Category Editor window will appear.
  3. Enter the following data:
    • Code: Product category code.
    • Name: Name of the product category.
    • Outlet: Select and check the outlets where this category will be available.
    • Sort: Enter the sort order number.
  4. Click Save to store the new product category, or Close to cancel.

How to Update a Product Category​

  1. Select the product category you want to update, right-click and click Update, or double-click the data to open the editor.
  2. Enter the desired changes.
  3. Click Save to apply the changes, or Close to cancel.

How to Duplicate a Product Category​

  1. Right-click the product category you want to duplicate and click Duplicate.
  2. Enter a new code and make any necessary changes to the fields.
  3. Click Save to store the duplicate, or Close to cancel.

How to Search for a Product Category​

Use the Search By feature at the top to find product categories using available keywords.

How to Delete a Product Category​

  1. Select the product category you want to delete, right-click, and click Delete.
  2. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Yes to confirm deletion, or No to cancel.
  3. If the product category has been used in transactions, it cannot be deleted and an attention window will appear.

Managing product category data ensures your POS system is organized and supports efficient sales and inventory management.