Modifiers

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These are additional options or adjustments that are applied to the item during the sales transaction. These allow you to customize or tailor an item according to the customer's specific needs or preferences, as modifiers can include options such as size, color, additional ingredients, add-ons or any other feature that can be adjusted or added to the base item.

• Panel to Manage Modifiers
• Modifiers General Data Panel
  • Add Modifier Option
• Modifier Viewing Panel

Panel to Manage Modifiers

It is a tool that offers several functionalities and options to facilitate the efficient management of modifiers, providing flexibility and customization in the shopping experience for customers. 

Segment	Description
Create Modifier	This is the creation of a modifier of the item in the database.
Delete All	With this field, you can delete all registered modifiers.
Mass Import / Export	This instruction indicates that a specific option must be chosen to perform an import or export process. In case of importing: The desired template must be downloaded in order to correctly load the information. In case of exporting: You must select how you want to obtain the information. Available item templates. Modifiers. Modifier options. Multiple Prices. Modifier option ingredients. Note: Selecting the Import option will download an empty template for the data to be added, and the export option will come with all the data registered in the system.
Active	From this field, you can access the modifiers that are archived, so that they can be viewed or activated.
Code	In this section, you can see the encryption previously established for each item. (Note: It is assigned at the time of generating the ingredient).
Name	This is the title given to the modifier.
Modifier Type	The types of modifiers are Optional, Forced and Multiple.
Minimum / Maximum	It is the minimum and maximum number of times this option can be added.
Order	It is the organization that this modifier will have when it is displayed on the iPad.
Total Cost	This is the sum of the expenses specifically associated with the implementation and use of the modifiers in the system and may vary according to the complexity of the modifiers required, the number of modifiers to be implemented and the specific needs.
Options	These are the number of possibilities included in this modifier.
Actions	These are for View, Update, Deactivate modifiers and assign items to modifier.

Note: Currently, in the System, we have the Export Format section inverted with Export Data, we are working to correct it.

Modifiers General Data Panel

This is the part of the system where administrators or users with appropriate permissions can add, configure and customize the different modifier options, since this tool allows you to adjust specific characteristics of an item or service, such as price, ingredients, portion sizes, discounts, among others. These modifiers offer additional options for customization that provide flexibility for both the customer and the business.

Segment	Description
Code	This is the unique identifier assigned to each modifier.
Name*	Is the title given to the modifier.
Modifier Type*	Refers to the configuration options that determine how the modifier will be applied in a transaction and what choices or restrictions the customer has when selecting modifier options. Optional: Means that the customer is free to choose whether to apply the modifier. Forced: Means that the customer must select a modifier option in order to complete the transaction. Multiple: Allows the customer to select and apply several options within the modifier. (Note: the Multiple option is not found in this panel, it is placed once the modifier is created, from the Modifier Management Panel).
Order	This is the order that the modifier will have on the iPad.
Minimum	This is the minimum amount allowed for the modifier; it sets a lower limit for the additional amount that can be subtracted or added to the base price.
Maximum	Is the maximum amount allowed for the modifier; sets an upper limit for the additional amount that can be added to the base price.
Status	Current status of the modifier (active or inactive).
E-Commerce?	This checker is selected so that the modifier can be displayed in the e-commerce integration.
Charge only if greater?	This field applies if the modifier value exceeds the predefined limit of the item.
Allow repeat?	This option determines if the modifier can be applied multiple times.
Add Modifier	Allows you to add a new modifier option to the system.
Search	From this field you can easily access a specific modifier option.
Create Modifier	Once all the necessary information is filled in, press this icon to save the modifier in the system.

Fields marked with (*) are required to complete the process.

Add Modifier Option

The system allows you to add options to further adjust the characteristics of a new or existing modifier, so that you can offer more variants or customizations for what is already configured.

Modifier Viewing Panel

In this section, you can view all the information, settings and options related to the modifier. It provides a clear view of the items supported by the modifier and the options available for each one. In addition, a history is presented showing how many times the modifier has been used and on which specific items it has been applied. This is useful for any follow-up and to ensure that the modifier is used effectively and consistently.