Each computer that connects to ACR | SHOPTALK and ACR | TRADETALK is assigned a Port Number, this is a unique number that is used for identification not only of your computer but also information that is created on your computer like parked sales and orders. The Port Number also holds configuration details like what default Stock Area your computer uses and if you have a cash draw / till printer attached.
Within the Port parameters menu, sites can define peripheral hardware, Point of Sale access and Default Stock Areas for all users individually. The Port ID is displayed both on the Menu screen including the session number currently in use and also within the File Help Menu About option.
The Default Stock Area option allows a port (computer) to be set to use any available Stock Area as its default stock area, rather than being able to only set the default stock area for sales. As each port is able to have a different Default Stock Area set, it allows greater flexibility in use of the ACR system.
The Port Parameters Default Stock Area option screen will set the default stock area for use for the following areas within ACR:
- All Invoice creation options (Standard Invoice, Standard Credit Invoice, etc)
- All Mail Order creation options (Standard Mail Order, Standard Credit Mail Order, etc)
- Point of Sale
- All Order creation options (for both Domestic and Overseas ordering. Including from Min/Max and from History)
- Manual Stock Receipt
- Manual Delivery Docket
- Process Electronic Invoice
- Process Danks Invoice File
- Goods Returned