Introduction to Order Types | OrderCounter Knowledge Base

Introduction to Order Types

Order types change how the system behaves. If you choose “Takeout” for example the first screen will ask you to choose a customer.


If you choose “Table order” it will ask you to choose a table. This is not something to be overlooked and is a very important part of the system. 


Order types are set per terminal. You can have multiple order types per terminal or you could restrict one terminal to one order type. 


Configuring Order Types
Order Types can be configured from the Terminal Settings. Setting an Order Type to "On" will have it appear on the Order Screen

"Retail" Order type shows up after enabling it.


You also have “Order Start” This is where you can choose which order type will be used by default when you first log in. “None” will allow you to choose from any of the order types you have enabled.

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