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Guide to Additional Item Settings
Posted on 04 August 2025 04:41 pm

⬜ Additional Settings at the Bottom of the Item Card

Aurest System provides a set of advanced additional tools within the item entry screen, offering high flexibility to customize each item according to daily operational needs. These tools include: Preparation Materials, Order Options, Combo, Offers, Food Allergens, and the Item Directory.



1️⃣ Food Allergens

Description:

This feature allows you to link each item to the food allergens it contains, ensuring customer safety and providing a more professional experience in presenting nutritional information.

How to Use:

  • After entering the item details, click on the "Food Allergens" button at the bottom of the item card.
  • A window will appear displaying a list of common food allergens.
  •  Select the allergens ✔️ contained in the item (e.g., sesame, wheat, gluten, fish, eggs, milk, soy, etc.).
  • Click "Save" when done.


2️⃣ Offers

 Description:

You can create special offers that include multiple items at a fixed price, with full control over which items are part of the offer.

Steps to Use:

Create an Offers Group:

Before linking an item to an offer, you must first create an item group such as "Offers".

✍️ To learn how to create an item group, please refer to the article: "Guide to Adding Item Group Card"

Link the Offer to an Item:

Add a new item that represents the offer and link it to the "Offers" group.

✍️ To learn how to add a new item, please refer to the article: "Guide to Adding Item Card"

Add Items to the Offer:

Click the "Offers" button inside the item card.
Select the items you wish to include in the offer.
Click "Save".

Display the Offer in POS:

Once the offer is set and linked, it will automatically appear in the POS screen under the "Offers" group.


3️⃣ Combo

Description:

The "Combo" feature allows you to create bundled meals composed of multiple components offered at a fixed price.

Steps to Use:

Create the Combo Item:

✍️ To learn how to add a new item, please refer to the previous section.

Configure the Combo:

After saving the item, click the "Combo" button.
A new window will appear.
Add the items that make up the combo by specifying:

  • Item Name

  • Quantity

  • Click "Save".


4️⃣ Order Options

Description:

This feature allows you to add specific options that appear to the customer when ordering an item (e.g., bread type, cooking level...).

How to Use:

  1. Click on the "Order Options" button from the item card.
  2. A window will open to register the item's available options.
  3. Enter the name of the option/material.
  4. If the material exists in the "Item Add-ons", the system will suggest it automatically. Otherwise, you may need to add a new one.
  5. Click "Save" after finishing.

✍️ To learn how to add a new material, please refer to the article: "Guide to Adding Item Add-ons"


5️⃣ Preparation Materials

Description:

Used to specify the raw materials involved in preparing the item, with automatic cost calculation.

How to Use:

Click the "Preparation Materials" button from the item card.
A window will open to input materials.
For each material, enter:

  • Name

  • Quantity

  • Unit (e.g., kg, piece...)

  • Price, the system will automatically calculate the total.

  • Click "Save".

✍️ To learn how to add preparation materials to the system, please refer to the article: "Guide to Adding Preparation Material Card"


6️⃣ Item Directory (Category Tree)

Description:

This section provides a structured interface to categorize items within the system hierarchically, making navigation and organization easier.

How to Use:

  • Click the "Item Directory" button from the item card.
  • A window with a category tree will open.
  • You can browse folders to view main and subcategories.

✍️ To learn how to add a new category, please refer to the article: "Guide to Adding Category Card"


✨ Purpose of the Additional Settings

These tools aim to provide precise customization for each item, enhancing cost control, offering varied customer options, facilitating offer setup, and organizing the overall item structure in a professional way that supports daily operations in restaurants and cafés.

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