Edit Barcode

You can assign barcodes to menu items so that they can be sold using a barcode scanner.

This function is not available on mobile phones and handheld devices.

To add or edit menu item barcodes:

  1. Click Edit Barcode.
  2. Scan or enter a barcode number, and then click Find.
  3. If the barcode number does not exist and you want create it and link it to a menu item, click Yes when prompted.
  4. Click the > icon adjacent to the Menu Item field to show a list of items. You can use the filters to streamline the list.
  5. Select a menu item from the list. The details appear in the Definition section.
  6. (Optional) Enter an Alternate Price to be used when a barcode is scanned. Enter 0.00 to use the menu item price.

    The Alternate Prep Cost is not used in Simphony Essentials.

  7. Click Save, and then click Close to exit the Edit Barcode dialog.