The till can be switched into training mode, allowing you to test and train without affecting the live sales and product data.
To enter training mode, press the button Training, often found under the Admin tab. You can also type \\TRMD and hit enter (you must be an administrator).
You will first be asked if you want to copy the live data across, so that the training data will be identical to your live setup. Say Yes or No as required.
“Yes” will mean a synchronisation process takes place, the length of time this takes depends on how long since you last said Yes, and how busy tills are accross your organisation. It is a good idea to allow Training mode to synchronise from time to time, e.g. once a week after you close for business. This way Training mode will be up to date with product changes, staff movement etc.
Once in training mode, you will see the following flashing message to remind you and your operators that training mode is activated, and all receipts produced also contain a large bold message indicating they are training receipts only. Sales are not recorded in the live records whilst in TM.
To come out of training mode, type \\exit and hit enter, then start up the software again. It’s important to exit and go back in to ensure no training data is mixed with live data.
Note: Training mode is available to show new staff how to make sales. More complex functions may not work, such as scanning receipts for sales made in training mode, as the bar code is not a “real” one synchronised to the central records. Similarly bar codes created for products and users may not work in the live environment, whereas bar-code labels created Live, will always work in training mode so long as it has been allowed to synchronise since their creation.