Configuring a Smart Key on a Workstation

A smart key prevents the use of a workstation until you assign a till session to a cash drawer on the workstation. After assignment, the key permits the workstation operator to sign on to the workstation. Follow these steps to implement the optional smart key.

  1. Select the Enterprise, zone, property, or revenue center, click Configuration, and then click Page Design.
  2. Select the Sign In page.
  3. On the Edit tab, click Button.
  4. Enter information in the Page Design fields.

    Table 47-11 Page Design Edit Fields

    Field Entry

    Legend

    Enter the name of the button (for example, Till Status).

    Type

    Select Function from the drop-down list.

    Sub Type

    Click the black arrow, and then select Smart Key.

    Auto Active

    Select this option to make the button automatically active.

  5. Click the Edit Smart Keys button.
  6. Click Add.
  7. Enter information in the fields as described in the following table for Smart Key entry number 1.

    Table 47-12 Smart Key 1 Fields

    Field Entry

    Condition

    Select Till Assigned from the drop-down list.

    Value

    Enter 1.

    Legend

    Enter the name of the button (for example, Sign In).

    Type

    Select Function from the drop-down list.

    Sub Type

    Click the black arrow, and then select Sign-In.

  8. Click Add.
  9. Enter information in the fields as described in the following table for Smart Key entry number 2.

    Table 47-13 Smart Key 2 Fields

    Field Entry

    Condition

    Select Default from the drop-down list.

    Value

    Enter 2.

    Legend

    Enter the name of the button (for example, Assign Till).

    Type

    Select Function from the drop-down list.

    Sub Type

    Click the black arrow, and then select Assign Till To Cash Drawer.

  10. Click Close.
  11. Click Save.