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Navigating the ViewTouch Interface: Point of Sale Mode versus Edit Mode

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No0ne558 edited this page Oct 24, 2025 · 2 revisions

🧭 ViewTouch Navigation Modes

🔄 Two Distinct Navigation Systems

ViewTouch features two distinct modes for navigating the interface, each with its own navigation method:

💰 Point of Sale Mode (99% of usage)

  • Primary mode for daily restaurant operations
  • Touchscreen-driven and intuitive
  • Linear navigation flow

🛠️ Edit Mode (Interface Building)

  • Secondary mode for creating/modifying the interface
  • Mouse and keyboard driven
  • Advanced editing capabilities

🔐 Login & Mode Activation

👤 Logging In as Editor

  • Default ID: 42
  • Custom ID: Any number previously set for security
  • Training Mode Indicator: "Training Mode" appears at top center when logged in as Editor but in Point of Sale mode

🔄 Mode Switching

  • Enter Edit Mode: Press F1 (displays "Edit Mode" at top center)
  • Exit Edit Mode: Press F1 again (returns to Training Mode)
  • Quick Toggle: Editor switches between modes by toggling F1

✏️ Editing Capabilities by Mode

🏷️ Table Pages & Buttons

  • Editable only while in Edit Mode on a Table page
  • Cannot edit in Point of Sale mode

🍽️ Menu Pages & Menu Item Buttons

  • Editable only while in Edit Mode on Menu (or Index, or Scripted) pages
  • Cannot edit in Point of Sale mode

💾 Saving & Reverting Changes

✅ Saving Edits

  • Press F1 to save changes and return to Editor's Training Mode
  • Always save frequently to avoid losing work

↩️ Reverting Errors

  • Press F11 to discard changes and revert to previously saved state
  • Emergency undo for editing mistakes

🎮 Navigation Method Comparison

Aspect Point of Sale Mode Edit Mode
Input Method Touchscreen only Mouse + Keyboard
Navigation Style Linear/Intuitive Advanced/Technical
Primary Use Daily operations Interface building
Accessibility Service staff Editors only
Mode Indicator "Training Mode" "Edit Mode"

🔧 Edit Mode Features

🛠️ ToolBar

  • Location: Upper left corner (movable)
  • Purpose: Provides editing tools and functions
  • Flexibility: Can be repositioned anywhere on screen

📋 Page List Function

  • Access: Available in Edit mode
  • Features:
    • Shows list of all Pages with IDs
    • Click to rapidly view/move to any Page
    • Navigate forward/backward through Page list
    • Pages identified by Name and Number

🎯 Button Manipulation

Page List commonly used with:

  • Copy Selected Buttons - Duplicate buttons between pages
  • Move Selected Buttons - Relocate buttons between pages

🔄 Practical Workflow

🏃‍♂️ Common Editing Pattern

Editors frequently move in and out of Edit mode for several reasons:

  1. Save Progress: Toggle F1 to save edits
  2. Test Changes: Return to Point of Sale mode to verify changes work intuitively
  3. Navigate Efficiently: Use Point of Sale mode's intuitive navigation
  4. Iterate Quickly: Switch between editing and testing

💡 Best Practice

Editing requires use of both modes:

  • Edit Mode: Technical modifications and setup
  • Point of Sale Mode: Intuitive verification and navigation testing

This dual-mode approach ensures interfaces are both technically correct and user-friendly for hospitality staff.

🎯 Key Takeaways

  • F1: Toggle between Edit Mode ↔ Training Mode
  • F11: Emergency revert (discard unsaved changes)
  • Page List: Quick navigation and button management
  • Dual Navigation: Edit mode for building, Point of Sale mode for testing
  • Frequent Saving: Use F1 often to prevent losing work

Understanding these navigation modes is essential for effectively building and maintaining ViewTouch interfaces that serve both technical editors and frontline hospitality staff.

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