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Get to know WinRest™
Get started with WinRest™
Adding / Removing Buttons
Adding / Removing Devices
Adding / Removing Employees
Adding / Removing Menu Groups
Adding / Removing Menu Items
Building Your Customer Database
Database Management / Backup
Designing Your Rooms / Floor Plan
Receipt Design
Remote Printing
Troubleshooting




Get to Know WinRest™


1. The Home Screen. This is the  first  screen  you  will see after successfully installing the software. This is where you can leave messages for staff, see who is signed and out (employee status), and gain access to the WinRest™.

2. The Options Screen. The Options Screen is the back office section of the software and is used to configure every aspect of your POS system. If you are ever prevented from normal login of the system for whatever reason, you can always access the Options Screen by pressing “F8” on a keyboard.


Get started with WinRest™


It is important that you become familiar with all the tools of the Options screen. It contains all the functions you need to completely customize your WinRest™ system to suit your specific needs. For more information, please refer to the user manual.

** IMPORTANT **
It is always important to remember, that altering or changing your settings may affect your warranty. It is always wise to contact your authorized WinRest™ reseller before making any changes, especially if you are  unsure.

For more information, please refer to the user manual.
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Managing Sales




1. The Sales Screen. The Sales Screen is the most important screen you will encounter while using WinRest™. It contains all the vital elements related to your restaurant. The Sales Screen is the centralized tool for menu ordering and includes all the menu groups and menu items that have been programmed.

2. The Table Screen. The Table Screen is designed to manage all customer activity which takes place in your restaurant. It is a very useful tool for managing your customers and organizing your staff to provide the best possible service. Furthermore, you can customize the layout of buttons, menu groups and items.

For more information, please refer to the user manual.

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Adding / Removing Buttons


The Button Library is second level of security on WinRest™ and will allow you to define exactly which buttons each user will have access to. Adding and removing buttons may require you to restart the application for the changes to be taken into effect.

To Add/Remove buttons:
1. Open the Button Library Utility from the Options Screen
2. Select the screen that you would like to edit.
3. Select the employee profile that you would like to edit.
4. Choose the button to add/remote from the left side of the screen.
5. Press the "add" or "remove" button.
6. Press "save" and then restart the application.

For more information, please refer to the user manual.
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Adding / Removing Devices



The System Settings Tool allows you to add / edit or configure your extra devices, such as your printers, pole displays and more. 

To Add/Remove Devices:
1. Access the System Settings Utility from the Options Screen.
2. Select "add device" from the button row of buttons.
3. Select the device that you would like to add to your system.
4. Restart the application.

**IMPORTANT**  Some devices require further customization.

For more information, please refer to the user manual.

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Adding / Removing Employees


The Employee Utilities tool is a very important tool in WinRest™. It is here where you will program all staff into the system including owners, managers, servers, supervisors, bartenders and even kitchen staff. You can manage labor and customize their access and responsibilities on the system. Please study this closely; you will be using it frequently.

To Add Employees:
1. Access the Employee Utility from the Options Screen.
2. Press "new" along the bottom row of buttons.
3. Fill in the employee details.
4. Press "save" along the bottom row of buttons.

To Remove an Employee:
1. Have the employee you would like removed, to sign-out.
2. Access the Employee Utility from the Options Screen.
3. Press the "search" button and select the employee.
4. Press the "delete" button along the bottom row of buttons.
5. Once complete, restart the application.

For more information, please refer to the user manual.

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Adding / Removing Menu Groups


The Menu groups utility is a very important tool that Is critical for setting up and organizing your menu. An example of a menu group is Appetizers, Entrees, Beer, Liquor or Wine.

To Add a Menu Group:
1. Access the Menu Group Utility from the Options Screen.
2. Press "new" from the bottom row of buttons.
3. Give the new menu group its description and options.
4. Press "save" along the bottom row of buttons.
5. Add menu items by pressing "menu sheet" along the bottom row of buttons.

To Remove a Menu Group:
1. Access the Menu Group Utility from the Options Screen.
2. Press "search" from the bottom row of buttons.
3. Select the group to be removed.
4. Press "delete" along the bottom row of buttons.
5. Restart the application.

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For more information, please refer to the user manual.
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Adding / Removing Menu Items


1. Menu Details. The Menu items utility is a very important tool that Is critical for setting up and organizing your menu. An example of a menu item is: soup of the day, steak on a bun, Budweiser, rum and coke or red house wine. The menu items tool allows you to program your menu items into WinRest™ and customize each one so it’s easy for WinRest™ users to find what they are looking for in shortest amount of time.

2. Menu Sheet.It gives you the option to add menu items to the group in quick and easy way. Pressing menu sheet button open the following “excel” Like sheet view.

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For more information, please refer to the user manual.
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Adding / Removing Menu Modifiers



1. Menu Modifier Utility. Every menu item can be modified for cooking instructions, toppings, unique requests and more. The menu modifiers utility is capable of programming different levels of modifiers, different types of modifiers and tools for attaching modifiers to items.

2. Connect Mod Utility. After completing the first menu group and menu modifier, go ahead and continue creating all modifier groups and modifiers. Once complete, it is time to connect the modifiers directly to the menu item/items. To do so, press the Connect Mod button that can be located on the lower-most part of the screen.

To Add Menu Modifiers:
1. Access the Menu Modifiers Utility from the Options Screen.
2. Press "new" along the bottom row of buttons.
3. Under Menu Modifier Desc, add the name of the modifier.
4. Under Modifier, add the name of the mod.
5. Under Price Increase, add a zero, or the price of increase.
6. Press "add modifier" on the righ-side of the screen.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 7 until complete.
8. Press "save" along the bottom row of buttons.

Connecting Modifiers to Menu Items.
1. Access the Menu Modifier Utility from the Options Screen.
2. Press "connect mod" from the bottom row of buttons.
3. Select the Menu Group or item to be linked to a modifier.
4. Now select the modifier on the bottom right-side of the screen.
5. If the item requires more than one mod, add a checkmark to "multi-select."
6. If there is a maximum number of mods that can be added, add the value under "max num"
7. Press "ok".

For more information, please refer to the user manual.

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Building Your Customer Database

WinRest™ allows you to effortless manage your customers in a fully functional customer database management tool. Keep track of all your loyal customers easily to enhance and build brand loyalty.

Adding Customers from the Client Database:
1. Access the "Client Database" utility from the Options Screen.
2. Press "new" from the bottom row of buttons.
3. Add all the necessary details.
4. Press "save" along the bottom row of buttons.

Removing Clients from the Client Database:
1. Access the "Client Database" utility from the Options Screen.
2. Press the "search" button from the bottom row of buttons.
3. Select the client to be removed.
4. Press "delete" from the bottom row of buttons.
5. Once complete, you can restart the application.

For more information, please refer to the user manual.
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Database Management / Backup

Backing up your WinRest™ database is one of the most important things you can do to preserve your data. WinRest™ incorporates a configuration tool which works with windows task scheduler to automatically make daily backups of your database. It is highly recommended to use an external USB memory stick to store your backups.

To Create a Database Backup:
1. Access the "System Settings Utility from the Options Screen.
2. Select "backup schedule" from the bottom row of buttons.
3. Select the start time.
4. Select the "target" or location of where the backup will go.
5. Add the Windows Administrator password.*
6. Press "create".

To Restore From a Backup:
1. Access the "system settings utility" from the Options Screen.
2. Select "backup schedule" from the bottom row of buttons.
3. Press "restore".
4. Find the backup file and press "ok".
5. The restore process will begin.

For more information, please refer to the user manual.

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Designing Your Rooms / Floor Plan


Designing your rooms in WinRest™ is quick and easy. By having your floor design in WinRest™ will allow staff to access their tables, see how long their guests have been there, and much much more.

Designing Your Floor Space:
1. Access the "Room Settings" from the Option Screen.
2. Press "new" from the bottom row of buttons.
3. Give your new room an appropriate name.
4. Add tables, bar-tops and more until your are complete.
5. Press "save".

For more information, please refer to the user manual.

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Receipt Design


Customize you receipt to display your social media links, promotions and much much more.

**IMPORTANT** Altering your receipt design should be done by authorized WinRest™ Resellers. Your Restaurant name is tied to your WinRest™ License, so keep in mind that changing your restaurant name will affect your license.




Remote Printing


The remote printing is a tool that allows you to define printer locations and attach menu groups, menu items and menu modifiers to different printer locations.

To Enable Remote Printing:
1. Access the "remote printing utility" from the Options Screen.
2. Press "new location" from the bottom row of buttons.
3. Give the new location an appropriate name.
4. Press "target device" and select the printer.
5. Press "fail over printer" and select the printer. (optional)
6. Select the Menu Group or Menu Item so it is highlighted.
7.  Press "add". The printer location will move from the left-side to the right.

For more information, please refer to the user manual.


Troubleshooting
Need more help?

Help from your authorized WinRest reseller
If you require more help with installing, upgrading, or activating your copy of WinRest, please contact your WinRest Authorized reseller today.

Help from a WinRest Expert Advisor
If you do not have a authorized reseller, contact us today to find out how to get started.

** IMPORTANT **
It is always important to remember, that altering or changing your settings may affect your warranty. It is always wise to contact your authorized WinRest reseller before making any changes, especially if you are  unsure.

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Online Help

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Find Answers to all your questions about service options, pricing and other processes. Or visit the ABS YouTube channel for all the latest updates, videos and much more. And you can always chat live with an ABS Expert Advisor or call 905-278-7975 or 209-233-8846 today.