The Miscellaneous drop down contains menus that do not fall into the regular daily work flow.

A. Credit Card Batch Inquire/Settle

To get to the Credit Card Batch Inquire/Settle screen, click on Miscellaneous -> A. Credit Card Batch Inquire/Settle.

This function directly mirrors the settle function from the register program, and is used to settle and print a report for an outstanding batch. Depending on your credit card processor, this action might be performed automatically for you; if it is not being performed automatically, the pharmacy is responsible for making sure the Credit Card batches are being closed.

B. Setup Item Shortcut Buttons

To get to the Setup Item Shortcut Buttons screen, click on Miscellaneous -> B. Setup Item Shortcut Buttons.

This function is utilized to create shortcut buttons on your Main Register Screen that will allow for a speedier and more efficient checkout of items you might not have or do not want loaded into the system that utilize same pricing. A good example is Greeting Cards from the same manufacturer under the same price, or all 16oz Coke Products that cost the same amount.

To start simply select which register you'd like to create or adjust shortcut buttons for. All available registers will display in the Register drop-down box. After selecting one of these registers, the following screen will display:

At this time it is necessary to select the new button or current button to adjust. Simply click the button you'd like to work with. When creating a new button, you will see the screen below. When editing a button that already exists, you will see the screen in step 4.

With the button selected, simply search for an Item you'd like to create a shortcut for. Typing more characters will further narrow the search. You can also filter the results by Group, Department or Category using the drop-down boxes. When the item's been found, simply click on it.

When the item's been selected, the screen below will display some information about the button placement and will display the item details. This screen allows to adjust the Caption, Caption Color, Font and the Button Color of the individual button. It also allows the user to utilize a Header function by selecting Group Header Yes. This function allows for a number of buttons to be nested under each individual button. A full explanation of nesting items is located in the Group Header article.

When finished working with the button, simply click "Save Shortcut" to save it. If you'd like to delete the button to make space, click "Delete Shortcut". You can exit the screen at any time by clicking "Exit" in the bottom right.

If you'd like to copy shortcut buttons from one register to another, please give us a call as the feature is locked by default to prevent accidental erasing of register buttons.

Group Header

In order to properly utilize the Group Header Nesting for an item shortcut button, the program requires a group and a dummy item be made for the sole purpose of being used as a Header item. For example the item and group could be simply labeled "Soda" for all soda products, with a button on the main screen named "Soda" that has several buttons nested like Coke 16oz, Sprite 16oz, Coke 12oz, etc.

Create these as shown in the Item File and Group File; one group labeled "Soda" and one item labeled "Soda". The Item "Soda" should belong to the Group "Soda" when created. You should also make sure and edit the Group name for any other item you'd like to have Nested under this button. Simply edit them individually in the same fashion by changing the group flag to "Soda" in the Item File, or update multiple items through the Update Item Fields feature and select their group there.

Go through the steps of adding a Shortcut Button as show in the previous article, but make sure the Group Header option is toggled to "Yes".

This will create one single button with the name Soda on the main screen of the BestPOS program.

When clicked, a nesting window will display as shown below. Simply click the appropriate button from there to add the item to the sale.

C. Item Discount by Day

To get to the Item Discount by Day screen, click on Miscellaneous -> C. Item Discount by Day.

This function is used if you'd like to have a set discount percentage on all items under specific departments. NOTE: The items have to have departments assigned either individually in each items' file, or updated in bulk by utilizing the "Update Item Fields" function.

If for example you'd like to have a flat 10% discount on all items in the Liquor department on Saturday, simply click the corresponding row and column to the two and this screen will display:

Here you can enter 10.00 for 10% and click "OK" to set the discount. If you'd like to clear the discount simply select the field in the main report and click "Clear" when the above window displays.

D. Update Item Prices

To get to the Update Item Prices screen, click on Miscellaneous -> D. Update Item Prices.

The purpose of this report is to update single or multiple items' prices simultaneously. This is particularly useful when having to change pricing on multiple items under specific departments, categories or groups.

To start, simply enter in a search string. Click on "Get Items" and the report will pull up all items that match what's been entered. You can narrow the search by choosing a Department, Category or Group when searching. When the search has finished, simply check the items you wish to update. You can alternatively "Select All/Unselect All" to check or uncheck all items in the result.

When done making your selection, indicate what pricing you'd like to adjust. For example, if all items selected are to have a Regular Price of $5 and an Acquisition of $3, enter 5.00 in the Regular Price field, and select and enter 3.00 in the Unit Acq Cost field. You can also indicate if there is a Discount or a Case Acquisition Cost in a same manner. When you're done entering the prices, simply click on "Update Prices". A message will display with the result, and after hitting "OK", all items selected will reflect the change in the report above in real time.

E. Update Item Fields

To get to the Update Item Fields screen, click on Miscellaneous -> E. Update Item Fields.

The purpose of this report is to update single or multiple items' fields simultaneously. This is particularly useful when having to departmentalize, categorize or group multiple items to better organize your inventory. It's also very useful when having to change multiple items' tax rates, amongst other fields.

To start, simply select to Search by "Name starts with" or "SKU starts with" and enter in a search string. Click on "Get Items" and the report will pull up all items that match what's been entered. You can narrow the search by choosing a Department, Category or Group when searching. When the search has finished, simply check the items you wish to update. You can alternatively "Select All" or "Unselect All".

When done making your selection, click on "Update Fields". The window below will display:

Simply choose the field you wish to update and select/enter the value with the drop-down boxes or corresponding fields. You are able to update multiple fields at one time by simply selecting more than one field and choosing the values for them. When you're done making your selections, click "Update" to update all the fields. Depending on the amount of items the process could take a bit longer, but when it's done those items will reflect the changes and you can exit this feature by clicking "Cancel" or hitting "ESC" on your keyboard.

F. Check RX Pickup Time

To get to the Check RX Pickup Time screen, click on Miscellaneous -> F. Check RX Pickup Time.

This report is used to obtain information about what day and time a prescription was picked up. You can search this report by either Fill Date, or RX Number; simply select the appropriate method in the drop-down box. When using the Fill Date search method, you have the ability to change the date range with the From and To options, as well as filtering the search by Patient Name. When using RX Number, simply enter the number in the field. Both methods give the user the ability to choose whether or not the Drug Name should be displayed. When you have made your selection, simply click Generate Report to obtain the records.

G. Print Item Stickers

To get to the Print Item Stickers screen, click on Miscellaneous -> G. Print Item Stickers.

This function will allow you to print item prices on sticker stock to display on the shelves or items themselves. The feature allows the user to narrow down the results by Department, Category, Group or the Item SKU / description itself. There are three different laser label layouts and three different thermal label layouts supported, which can be chosen in the Label Type drop-down. The Printer drop-down enables you to select the printer to which his job will print to. You can also indicate if you'd like to print the regular or sale price for the items.

After searching for items you'd like to print, select the ones desired and click "Add Items to Grid" in the bottom right. You will see a similar screen to the one below:

You can change the number of labels to print by simply clicking the number under the Label column corresponding to the item you'd like to change the number for. The following box will pop up on your screen.

Type the number of labels you'd like to print and click "OK".

When done selecting items and changing number of Labels to print, click Print; the program will display the following window:

Here you can specify what label to start printing on. This is particularly useful when the label stock you're using might have had some stickers already printed or removed, and this feature will enable you to minimize loss and utilize the most of the sticker page as possible. Simply indicate the label number and press "OK". The job will print shortly after.

H. Import Items from File

To get to the Import Items from File screen, click on Miscellaneous -> H. Import Items from File.

This program feature allows the import of items from wholesalers who might not have the ability to send these files through an EDI update. It is a locked feature and will require a password to be provided by us in order to import any items.

Specifications for the ITEM Import file

If your wholesaler does not have the ability to communicate with you through the Wholesaler Inbox / EDI update, click here to download a specification file that you'll be able to forward to your wholesaler and in result they'll be able to format a file you can import through this feature with items and prices for that wholesaler. We have also outlined the information contained within this file below.

** Indicates data is required in indicated column

• All of the columns need to be in the file in the appropriate places, even the non‐required columns. For the non‐required columns, if you do not have that information available, you can leave the values in the column blank, but the column must still exist and be there in the appropriate position.

• Any time it says there’s a maximum number of characters for a field, if the value in the import file exceeds the max number of characters, the extra characters will be ignored.

• If the file will be a comma‐delimited file, make sure there are no commas included in any of the fields.

I. Reset Inventory

To get to the Reset Inventory screen, click on Miscellaneous -> I. Reset Inventory.

This menu is used to reset inventory on items in your POS database. It is a locked feature, and will require you to call us to obtain a password and help on using this feature.

Inventory reset with this feature will have it reset permanently, and this process CANNOT be undone.

K. Reprint Receipt

To get to the Reprint Receipt Menu, click on Miscellaneous -> K. Reprint Receipt.

This menu offers the ability to re-print various receipts, like Sales, Return and Charge Account A/R Payment.

1. Sales Receipt

To get to the Reprint Sales Receipt screen, click on Miscellaneous -> K. Reprint Receipt -> 1. Sales Receipt.

Reprint Sales Receipt

In order to re-print a Sales Receipt, first select the criteria to base the search on; you have the ability to search by the Sales Date, or by Receipt Number. When you've entered the desired criteria, simply click "Search". When searching by date, the program will display all receipts for the selected date range. Choose the receipt you'd like to re-print by clicking it. The receipt should populate below and you will have the ability to print it again by clicking the "Print Sales Receipt" button. You can alternatively print the delivery ticket as well by clicking "Print Delivery Ticket". With new functionality we've also added the ability to send the transaction to a delivery device or provider by clicking the "Delivery" button.

Delivery Action

Upon selecting the appropriate function, a pop up screen will follow accordingly.

SENDING TRANSACTION TO THE DELIVERY QUEUE

Customer File

In order to immediately send the transaction to the delivery queue, the user has to search and select or create the customer in the system in the screen displayed above. Either type the customer's name and select them from the search result, or simply click "Add Customer" to enter a new customer into the system. Upon selection/finishing creation of new customer, the transaction automatically enters the delivery queue.

SENDING TRANSACTION TO SCRIPTDROP

Scheduling a ScriptDrop Pickup

This functionality is not yet finalized and instructions on the feature will be added to the manual when that is completed.

2. Return Receipt

To get to the Reprint Return Receipt screen, click on Miscellaneous -> K. Reprint Receipt -> 2. Return Receipt.

In order to re-print a Return Receipt, first select the criteria to base the search on; you have the ability to search by the Return Date, or by Receipt Number. When you've entered the desired criteria, simply click "Search". When searching by date, the program will display all receipts for the selected date range. Choose the receipt you'd like to re-print by clicking it. The receipt should populate below and you will have the ability to print it again by clicking the "Print Return Receipt" button; alternatively you can choose to "Email Return Receipt" as well if you prefer to email this receipt to a third party..

3. A/R Payment Receipt

To get to the Reprint A/R Payment Receipt screen, click on Miscellaneous -> K. Reprint Receipt -> 3. A/R Payment Receipt.

In order to re-print a Charge Account (A/R) Receipt, first select the criteria to base the search on; you have the ability to search by the Transaction Date, or by Receipt Number. When you've entered the desired criteria, simply click "Search". When searching by date, the program will display all receipts for the selected date range. Choose the receipt you'd like to re-print by clicking it. The receipt should populate below and you will have the ability to print it again by clicking the "Print A/R Payment Receipt" button.

M. Void Methcheck Transaction

To get to the Void Methcheck Transaction screen, click on Miscellaneous -> M. Void Methcheck Transaction.

This menu is for Best Computer Systems use ONLY.

1. Check for Program Updates

To check if there are any program updates, click on Miscellaneous -> 1. Check for Program Updates.

The program will query the Best Computer Systems server for any new major program updates. If there are updates available, the following screen will display:

If you'd like to update the program, simply click "Y - Yes, update the program now" or type "Y" in the highlighted box and hit "OK".

Alternatively you can click "T - No, but remind me tomorrow", "W - No, but remind me next week", or type "T" or "W" and click "OK" to make appropriate selections.

2. Info About Recent Updates

To read about recent changes and updates to our program, click on Miscellaneous -> 2. Info About Recent Updates.

The program will launch a web page through your default web browser that displays a change log on recent updates. There you can read about major changes to our software. You can also access this web page here.