Enabling the Demonstration Kiosk POS Screen Layout

Note!

This topic outlines the process to enable and use the built-in demonstration Kiosk included in the Idealpos Demo Database.

For information that is specific to configuring the Kiosk for your venue, click here.

Idealpos includes a built-in Kiosk Demo Database that can be used to demonstrate the appearance and usability of the Kiosk function.

Before enabling the Kiosk Demo Database, take note of the following:

The Idealpos database currently in use on the terminal will be erased using the Full System Reset option
Therefore, we strongly encourage you to perform these steps on a spare terminal which does not contain any required Idealpos databases.

The POS terminal screen should have a resolution of 1080x1920 and should have the ability to be positioned in a portrait orientation.

Windows display settings will need to be changed to use a portrait orientation.

From Idealpos v8 Build 13 and newer, Idealpos includes two versions of the Kiosk module:

Kiosk v1 - This is the original implementation of the Kiosk module and it is very similar in appearance to the standard POS Screen. This Kiosk module can continue to be used in Idealpos v8 Build 13 and newer, however, we recommend switching over to Kiosk v2 after upgrading to Build 13 or newer.

Kiosk v2 - This is an improved version of the Kiosk module and has its own unique appearance that sets it apart from the standard Idealpos POS Screen, bringing its appearance in line with other consumer facing Kiosks that are typically found in the industry.
New features available in the Kiosk v2 module include:

POS Screen tabs that appear on the left-hand side of the screen
A separate page that's displayed when adding an item to an order - the page shows the Stock Item image at the top followed by "-" and "+" buttons to select the quantity. Each Modifier Grid that's linked to the item is displayed as its own section on the same page; selections for Modifier Grid items are made by pressing bullet point buttons to select the desired options.
Customisable colour scheme that can be configured so that the Kiosk reflects the branding of the venue in which it is installed.
Customisable logo area on the top-left corner of the Kiosk that can be used to display the logo of the venue in which it is installed.

If you are using a build that's older than Idealpos v8 Build 13, click on the Enabling Kiosk V1 link below.

Otherwise, if you are using Build 13 or newer, ensure that you click on the Enabling Kiosk V2 link below.

Note!

Kiosk V1 is available in Build 13 and newer (for compatibility).

We however recommend that Kiosk V2 is used if using Build 13 or newer.

Enabling Kiosk V1

To enable the Kiosk V1 Demo Database, complete the below steps:

Start IPSUtils by going to Windows Start Menu > Search for IPSUtils > Open IPSUtils

Within IPSUtils, click on the Advanced tab, then click on "Full System Reset"

If prompted, enter the Admin password, then confirm the reset by either pressing each character on the screen, or type in "confirm" using your keyboard.

After confirming, the OK button will become available.

Press "OK" to perform a Full System Reset and completely erase Idealpos data from the system.

After the System Reset has been completed, the following "IPSClient ready" prompt will appear on the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Double click on the spinning IPSClient logo.

One the following prompt, select "Create Demonstration Database" then press "OK".

Idealpos will Create the Demo Database.

When complete, the Idealpos POS screen will be displayed.

Close the POS screen using the "X" button on the top-right corner of the screen.

Then go to: Setup > Licence Gateway.

Change the POS Number to 2.

Click in the dropdown box next to Options, then disable "POS Screen" and enable "Kiosk".

Note that the below combination of Back Office and Kiosk is only possible on a Demo Licence.

When an Idealpos Licence is purchased, the Back Office and Kiosk modules cannot be included together on the one terminal.

Press the "OK" button on the bottom-right corner of the screen to save the changes.

You will need to restart Idealpos for the change to take effect.

IPSUtils can be used to close Idealpos.

Go to: Start > Search for "IPSUtils" then once it is displayed, open it > Enable Checkbox: Close IPS Utility > Close

Select "Yes" when prompted to close the Idealpos Suite of programs.

As the kiosk module is designed to run on a portrait orientation screen, you will need to adjust the Windows display settings so that the screen is rotated and displayed in portrait mode.

On a Windows 10 system, this can usually be achieved by right-clicking anywhere on the Windows desktop and choosing "Display Settings", then changing the orientation from Landscape to Portrait.

Note however that this may differ depending on the version of Windows installed as well as the Windows Display Drivers.

Once the Windows Display Orientation has been changed to Portrait, you may start Idealpos.

After Idealpos starts, it will display a "Kiosk" POS Screen layout that can be used to demonstrate the Kiosk module.

The first screen that appears will be an ORDER HERE screen to draw the customer's attention towards the Kiosk.

Pressing anywhere on the screen will reveal the Kiosk POS Screen Layout included in the Idealpos Demo Database.

This can be used to demonstrate the various possibilities when using a Kiosk layout.

POS screen tabs included in the Kiosk Demo are BURGERS, SIDES and DRINKS.

The main buttons available on the top-right corner of the POS screen are:

REMOVE ITEM - Select any item that has been added to the sale then press REMOVE ITEM to remove the item

CANCEL SALE - Removes all items from the sale then returns to the ORDER HERE - TOUCH TO BEGIN screen

CHECKOUT - Once the required items have been added, pressing the CHECKOUT button displays the CHECKOUT screen where customer makes their payment.

We recommend that the included Kiosk POS Screen Layout is used for demonstration purposes only.

Should the Kiosk function be required, a new POS Screen Layout should be created to suit the requirements of the venue.

Enabling Kiosk V2

To enable the Kiosk V2 Demo Database, complete the below steps:

Start IPSUtils by going to Windows Start Menu > Search for IPSUtils > Open IPSUtils

Within IPSUtils, click on the Advanced tab, then click on "Full System Reset"

If prompted, enter the Admin password, then confirm the reset by either pressing each character on the screen, or type in "confirm" using your keyboard.

After confirming, the OK button will become available.

Press "OK" to perform a Full System Reset and completely erase Idealpos data from the system.

After the System Reset has been completed, the following "IPSClient ready" prompt will appear on the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Double click on the spinning IPSClient logo.

One the following prompt, select "Create Demonstration Database" then press "OK".

Idealpos will Create the Demo Database.

When complete, the Idealpos POS screen will be displayed.

Close the POS screen using the "X" button on the top-right corner of the screen.

Then go to: Setup > Licence Gateway.

Leave the POS Number as 1.

Click in the dropdown box next to Options, then enable "Kiosk".

Note that the below combination of Back Office, POS Screen and Kiosk is only possible on a Demo Licence.

When an Idealpos Licence is purchased, the Back Office, POS Screen and Kiosk modules cannot be included together on the one terminal.

Press the "OK" button on the bottom-right corner of the screen to save the changes.

You will need to restart Idealpos for the change to take effect.

IPSUtils can be used to close Idealpos.

Go to: Start > Search for "IPSUtils" then once it is displayed, open it > Enable Checkbox: Close IPS Utility > Close

Select "Yes" when prompted to close the Idealpos Suite of programs.

As the kiosk module is designed to run on a portrait orientation screen, you will need to adjust the Windows display settings so that the screen is rotated and displayed in portrait mode.

On a Windows 10 system, this can usually be achieved by right-clicking anywhere on the Windows desktop and choosing "Display Settings", then changing the orientation from Landscape to Portrait.

Note however that this may differ depending on the version of Windows installed as well as the Windows Display Drivers.

Once the Windows Display Orientation has been changed to Portrait, you may start Idealpos.

After Idealpos starts, it will display a "Kiosk" POS Screen layout that can be used to demonstrate the Kiosk module.

The first screen that appears will be an ORDER HERE screen to draw the customer's attention towards the Kiosk.

Pressing anywhere on the screen will reveal the Kiosk POS Screen Layout included in the Idealpos Demo Database.

This can be used to demonstrate the various possibilities when using a Kiosk layout.

POS screen tabs which are included in the Kiosk Demo and appear on the left-hand side are BURGERS, SIDES and DRINKS.

We recommend that the included Kiosk POS Screen Layout is used for demonstration purposes only.

Should the Kiosk function be required, a new POS Screen Layout should be created to suit the requirements of the venue.

Refer to the topic Configuring Idealpos Kiosk for further details about configuring the Kiosk, including information about recommended image sizes, customisability and more.