Create a Hotkey button for an item or service (RMH | Fred POS Plus)

Fred POS Plus
 

Overview
 

Administrator access to Retail Management Hero (RMH) Store Manager is required.

Example: Oliver wants to create an Ear Piercing button on the till and place it under the Misc Menu.

1. Create or check the item in Fred Office

1. Log in to Fred Office and open Inventory.
2. Search for the item or service you want to add to the till.
3. If it does not exist, create a new item.
4. If you are creating a service, such as Ear Piercing, set Item Type to Non-Inventory. For a standard product, leave the Item Type as Standard.
   
   
    
5. Set a price for the item, or go to Options and select Item Price must be entered at register if the price should be entered manually when the button is selected at the till.
6. Note the Item Code, as this will be required when configuring the button.
7. In Store Manager, click Setup > Hardware > POS Task Pads.
8. Once complete, close Fred Office.

2. Configure the button in RMH Store Manager

1. Open RMH Store Manager.
2. Go to Setup > Hardware > POS Task Pads.
   
   
    

3. Select the touchscreen layout you want to modify. For example, to add the button to the home screen, double-click Fred Home.
   
   

    
4. Select the button position you want to use. Unused button positions will generally appear grey and blank.

5. Configure the button using the following settings:

   • Button Type: Command
   • Command: Item_AddCommand "XXXX"
   • Button Color: Select your preferred colour.
   • Caption: Enter the text you want displayed on the button, such as Ear Piercing.
   • Font Color: Select a colour that provides sufficient contrast with the button.
     
     
     
     

3. Save and apply the changes

1. Click Save and Close.
2. If Fred POS is currently open on the till, close and reopen it.
3. The new button should now be available on the selected touchscreen layout.
   
   

Related links

How to configure hotkeys on Fred POS Plus (RMH)