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POS Installation Guide

POS Overview

Prerequisites

Daniel's Special Requirements

  1. Connection sheet must be provided to Multidev in advance containing:
    • Computer name
    • Cash ID per station
  2. CASHID (license) requirements:
    • Created in SV1020 database
    • Deployed by Chain-drive technician
    • Updated via POS PR
  3. Each CASHID must be linked to a unique SHORTKEY

Station Setup Checklist

  • Verify printer drivers
  • Configure pole display
  • Review system requirements

System Configuration

Before Multidev IT begins:

  1. Disable Smart Screen Filter
  2. Configure Windows Firewall:
    • Control Panel → Windows Firewall → Allowed Programs
    • Allow FTP Access
  3. Make C:\Multidev a trusted folder with full Read/Write privileges

Installation Process

Initial Setup

  1. Visit "mdevcentric.com"
  2. Download the POS installer

Download Screen

Installation Steps

  1. Run POSAgentSetup.exe as Administrator
  2. Accept any warning messages that appear:

Warning Message

  1. Follow the installation wizard:
    • Click Next
    • Enter application password (provided by Chain-drive Technician)
    • Complete installation

Licensing Configuration

important

After installation, you'll need to configure licensing:

  1. Enter provided credentials:
    • Client Id: XXXX
    • Cash Id: XXXX (check CASHID table in SV1020)

Licensing Setup

  1. Verify successful registration:

Post-Installation Setup

Accessing the Agent

  1. Locate the white icon in the notification area
  2. Double-click to open application

Agent Icon

Firebird Service

  • If prompted, install fbsetup64
  • Click "Yes" to complete installation

System Verification

  1. Click "Check now" in POS Agent
  2. Wait for all checks to complete

System Check

Final Configuration

  1. Minimize application:
    • Use "Minimize to tray" button or minus sign

Minimize Options

  1. Verify installation directory:
    • Check C:\Multidev\pos\bin

Installation Directory

Desktop Shortcut

  • Create shortcut to: C:\multidev\pos\bin\pos.exe

Troubleshooting

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If you encounter issues:

  1. Verify all prerequisites are met
  2. Check system permissions
  3. Confirm proper CASHID configuration
  4. Review firewall settings