How to 86 Items

Please review the below video link on how to 86 items on SoftPoint!

• Steps to 86 and Reactivate an Item in SoftPoint

  1. Log into SoftPoint:

     • Start by logging into your SoftPoint POS system.

  2. Navigate to the Menu:

     • You can access the menu either through a new ticket or an existing ticket.

  3. Locate the Item to be 86ed:

     • Find the specific item in the menu that you need to 86 (temporarily remove it from availability).

  4. Access Rights Check:

     • Ensure that you have the necessary access rights to modify the menu layout. This permission is configurable through the SoftPoint dashboard online.

  5. 86 the Item:

     • Long press the item that needs to be 86ed.
     • This will reveal the option to 86 the item.
     • Confirm the action by selecting "Yes" to 86 the item.
     • The item will now be grayed out and unselectable, indicating it is no longer available for orders.

  6. Reactivating (Un-86) the Item:

     • If you want to reactivate the item and make it available again:
       • Long press the item once again.
       • Select "Activate Item".
       • Confirm by clicking "Yes, Activate".
     • The item will now be orderable again, no longer grayed out.

  Summary:

  • To 86 an item: Long press the item and confirm to disable it temporarily.
  • To reactivate an item: Long press and select to activate it again.

  This method helps you quickly manage item availability in your POS system without needing to make permanent menu changes.