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User manual for version 7.0.0.0
Vectron Commander 7
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Your Vectron dealer
Stamp
Date: 27.12.2012
© 2009 by Vectron Systems AG
Subject to error and technical modification
Manufacturer
Vectron Systems AG
Willy-Brandt-Weg 41
48155 Münster, Germany
www.vectron.de
Vectron
Leading in POS Technology
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Inhalt
1. Important user instructions ..............................................11
2. About this manual ..............................................................14
2.1. Target group ....................................................................................... 14
2.2. Purpose ............................................................................................... 14
2.3. Explanation of content ...................................................................... 14
2.4. Signs and symbols ............................................................................. 15
3. Specification ......................................................................17
3.1. Specification ....................................................................................... 17
3.2. Changes compared to previous versions of Vectron
Commander 7 .....................................................................................18
3.3. Restrictions of Vectron Commander 7............................................ 18
3.4. System requirements ........................................................................ 19
3.4.1. Single station installation ....................................................... 19
3.4.2. Server installation in a network .............................................20
3.4.3. Client installation in a network .............................................. 20
4. Shipment .............................................................................21
5. Installing and uninstalling ................................................. 22
5.1. Installing the hardlock driver ........................................................... 22
5.2. Connecting the hardlock ................................................................... 22
5.3. Installing Vectron Commander 7 .....................................................23
5.4. Uninstalling Vectron Commander 7 ................................................ 25
6. First steps ..........................................................................26
6.1. Starting the software ........................................................................ 26
6.2. Installing the software ...................................................................... 26
6.2.1. Log in with Service login .........................................................27
6.2.2. Importing Vectron Commander 6 Migration data ................ 29
6.2.3. Defining users ...........................................................................30
6.2.3.1. Editing user definitions ...........................................................32
6.3. Importing Vectron POS software packages ................................... 35
6.4. Connecting and installing VPOS-systems .......................................36
6.4.1. Creating VPOS-systems...........................................................37
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6.4.2. Editing ECR definitions ............................................................ 39
6.5. Calling basic information ..................................................................44
6.6. Calling ECR programs ........................................................................ 46
6.7. Editing ECR programs........................................................................ 47
6.7.1. User interface ........................................................................... 48
6.7.2. Navigation .................................................................................50
6.7.3. Change records ........................................................................ 52
6.7.3.1. Overview on commands ........................................................... 55
6.7.3.2. Explanation of commands ....................................................... 56
6.8. Reporting ............................................................................................66
6.8.1. Call pollings ..............................................................................66
6.8.2. Define output reports ..............................................................68
6.8.3. Display reports ......................................................................... 69
7. Reference ...........................................................................71
7.1. User interface ..................................................................................... 71
7.2. Menu bar .............................................................................................72
7.2.1. File .............................................................................................72
7.2.1.1. File\Export\Pollings .................................................................73
7.2.1.2. File\Export\ECR programs ...................................................... 75
7.2.1.2.1. File\Export\ECR programs\Set options ................................77
7.2.1.3. File\Export\Parameters ..........................................................79
7.2.1.4. File\Export\ECRs ...................................................................... 80
7.2.1.5. File\Export\Stations ................................................................81
7.2.1.6. File\Export\Output reports .................................................... 82
7.2.1.7. File\Export\User .......................................................................83
7.2.1.8. File\Export\Jobchains .............................................................85
7.2.1.9. File\Export\Timer .....................................................................86
7.2.1.10. File\Export\Report templates ................................................87
7.2.1.11. File\Import\Process import file .............................................88
7.2.1.11.1. Import definition ......................................................................89
7.2.1.12. File\Import\Import Vectron Commander 6 migration data 91
7.2.1.13. File\Pollings\Overview ............................................................92
7.2.1.14. File\Pollings\Move ...................................................................93
7.2.1.15. File\Pollings\Combine .............................................................94
7.2.1.15.1. File\Pollings\Combine\Delete individual pollings ................97
7.2.1.15.2. File\Pollings\Combine\Save as ..............................................98
7.2.1.16. File\Pollings\Delete .................................................................99
7.2.1.17. File\Pollings\Book subsequently .........................................100
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7.2.1.17.1. File\Pollings\Book subsequently\Create new polling .......102
7.2.1.17.2. File\Pollings\Book subsequently\Select existing polling .102
7.2.1.17.3. File\Pollings\Book subsequently\Subsequent booking
of turnover data .....................................................................103
7.2.1.17.4. File\Pollings\Book subsequently\Book ...............................106
7.2.1.18. File\Pollings\Edit ...................................................................108
7.2.1.19. File\Vectron POS software packages\Import ..................... 110
7.2.1.20. File\Vectron POS Software packages\Manage driver
files ..........................................................................................112
7.2.1.21. File\Reorganize ......................................................................114
7.2.1.22. File\Logoff .............................................................................. 114
7.2.1.23. File\Terminate.........................................................................114
7.2.2. Edit ...........................................................................................115
7.2.2.1. Edit\Save .................................................................................115
7.2.2.2. Edit\Save as Vectron POS dump ..........................................116
7.2.2.3. Edit\Configuration .................................................................116
7.2.2.4. Edit\Operations ......................................................................118
7.2.2.5. Edit\Record\Insert record ....................................................120
7.2.2.6. Edit\Record\Delete record....................................................121
7.2.2.7. Edit\Record\Move record ......................................................122
7.2.2.8. Edit\Record\Copy record ......................................................124
7.2.2.9. Edit\Record range\Insert range ...........................................126
7.2.2.10. Edit\Record range\Delete range ..........................................127
7.2.2.11. Edit\Record range\Modify range .........................................128
7.2.2.12. Edit\Edit default record ........................................................130
7.2.2.13. Edit\Edit range record ...........................................................131
7.2.2.14. Edit\Assistants .......................................................................132
7.2.2.14.1. Edit\Assistants\Icons ............................................................132
7.2.2.14.2. Edit\Assistants\Buttons ........................................................132
7.2.2.14.3. Edit\Assistants\Layouts .......................................................132
7.2.2.14.4. Edit\Assistants\Table maps ..................................................133
7.2.2.14.5. Edit\Assistants\Plausibility ..................................................133
7.2.2.14.6. Edit\Assistants\Keyboard .....................................................133
7.2.2.14.7. Edit\Assistants\Text forms ...................................................133
7.2.2.14.8. Edit\Assistants\Touchkey programming .............................134
7.2.3. View .........................................................................................134
7.2.3.1. View\Table view ...................................................................... 135
7.2.3.2. View\Mask view ......................................................................136
7.2.3.3. View\Sort ................................................................................137
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7.2.3.4. View\Filter ..............................................................................139
7.2.3.5. View\Folder list ......................................................................141
7.2.3.6. View\Reload ............................................................................141
7.2.3.7. View\Previous report ............................................................141
7.2.3.8. View\Next report ................................................................... 141
7.2.3.9. View\Zoom .............................................................................. 141
7.2.4. Reports .................................................................................... 141
7.2.4.1. Reports\Display ......................................................................142
7.2.4.1.1. Overview on commands .........................................................144
7.2.4.1.2. Explanation of commands .................................................... 145
7.2.4.2. Reports\Print ..........................................................................147
7.2.5. ECR programs .........................................................................149
7.2.5.1. ECR programs\Edit .................................................................149
7.2.5.2. ECR programs\Copy ...............................................................150
7.2.5.3. ECR programs\Assistants .....................................................151
7.2.5.3.1. ECR programs\Assistants\Icons ..........................................151
7.2.5.3.2. ECR programs\Assistants\Buttons ......................................151
7.2.5.3.3. ECR programs\Assistants\Layouts ...................................... 152
7.2.5.3.4. ECR programs\Assistants\Table maps ................................152
7.2.5.3.5. ECR programs\Assistants\Plausibility ................................152
7.2.5.3.6. ECR programs\Assistants\Keyboard ...................................153
7.2.5.3.7. ECR programs\Assistants\Text forms .................................153
7.2.5.3.8. ECR programs\Assistants\Touchkey programming ...........153
7.2.6. Communication .......................................................................154
7.2.6.1. Communication\Communication journal .............................155
7.2.6.2. Communication\Display communication jobs ....................156
7.2.6.3. Communication\Evaluate communication jobs ..................157
7.2.6.4. Communication\Call pollings ................................................159
7.2.6.5. Communication\ECR programs\Transmit ............................160
7.2.6.6. Communication\ECR programs\Call ....................................162
7.2.6.7. Communication\Execute jobchains ...................................... 163
7.2.6.8. Communication\Execute remote jobs..................................164
7.2.6.9. Communication\Call basic information ...............................165
7.2.6.10. Communication\Transmit date/time .................................... 167
7.2.6.11. Communication\Vectron POS Anywhere .............................168
7.2.6.12. Communication\Vectron POS dump\Call ............................169
7.2.6.13. Communication\Vectron POS Dump\Transmit....................170
7.2.6.14. Communication\Vectron POS software update ..................171
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7.2.6.15. Communication\Communication module\Execute
communication module .........................................................173
7.2.6.16. Communication\Communication module\Start
communication monitor ........................................................173
7.2.7. Configuration .......................................................................... 174
7.2.7.1. Configuration\Jobchains ......................................................175
7.2.7.2. Configuration\Timer ..............................................................180
7.2.7.3. Configuration\Parameters ....................................................188
7.2.7.4. Configuration\Gateway parameters ....................................189
7.2.7.5. Configuration\Settings\ECRs ...............................................190
7.2.7.6. Configuration\Settings\Stations .......................................... 198
7.2.7.7. Configuration\Settings\User ................................................203
7.2.7.8. Configuration\Reports\Output reports ...............................209
7.2.7.9. Configuration\Reports\Report definition ........................... 214
7.2.7.10. Configuration\Reports\Report templates ..........................216
7.2.7.11. Configuration\Licences .........................................................221
7.2.8. Helper functions ..................................................................... 224
7.2.8.1. Helper functions\External programs\Configure
external applications .............................................................224
7.2.8.2. Helper functions\Modem\Init. branch modem ...................227
7.2.8.3. Helper functions\Modem\Init. local modem .......................229
7.2.8.4. Helper functions\Create program shortcuts ...................... 231
7.2.8.4.1. Vectron Commander ..............................................................231
7.2.8.4.2. Communication module .........................................................234
7.2.8.5. Helper functions\Setup communication services ..............236
7.2.9. Window ....................................................................................238
7.2.9.1. Window\Overlapping ..............................................................238
7.2.9.2. Window\One below the other ...............................................238
7.2.9.3. Window\Side by side ..............................................................238
7.2.9.4. Window\Close .........................................................................238
7.2.9.5. Windows\Close all ..................................................................238
7.2.9.6. Window\Reset window settings ............................................239
7.2.10. Help ..........................................................................................239
7.2.10.1. Help\View readme ..................................................................239
7.2.10.2. Help\Vectron on the web .......................................................239
7.2.10.3. Help\Send feedback mail ......................................................239
7.2.10.4. Help\About ..............................................................................240
7.3. Toolbar ..............................................................................................241
7.3.1. Explanation of commands .....................................................242
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7.4. Choose entries from selection fields ............................................245
8. Recurring settings ...........................................................247
8.1. Select polling .................................................................................... 247
8.2. Select polling range ........................................................................250
8.3. Select polling ....................................................................................252
8.4. Select polling types .........................................................................252
8.5. Select export mode .........................................................................253
8.5.1. Automatic export ...................................................................253
8.5.2. Manual export with template ................................................253
8.5.3. Manual export .........................................................................254
8.5.3.1. Manual export select options ...............................................255
8.6. Select report data ............................................................................257
8.7. Select ECR programs .......................................................................258
8.8. Select options...................................................................................259
8.9. Select comparison levels ................................................................260
8.10. Select mode ......................................................................................262
8.11. Search................................................................................................264
9. Glossary ............................................................................265
10. Errors, possible reasons and troubleshooting ..............268
11. Customer service .............................................................270
12. Document revision ...........................................................270
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1. Important user instructions
Attention!
Do not install Vectron Commander 7 in a directo-
ry of Vectron Commander 6 or a previous version
of Vectron Commander. If you do not follow this
note your data and settings can be deleted.
Attention!
To avoid data loss you have to update your data
regularly. Data should be updated daily.
Attention!
Changing the settings of Vectron Commander 7
can cause data loss, malfunction and a system
crash. Changes at the default settings are at
your own risk.
Attention!
The tax payer has to make sure that data, which
is created with the software, complies with the
tax- and commercial laws and the generally ac-
cepted accounting principles.
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Attention!
According to Vectron's experience the relevant
tax laws and -regulations for POS systems are
subject to different interpretation in practice.
Vectron therefore recommends keeping the
printed Z-reports per day of each POS system in
addition to storing the reports in Vectron Com-
mander 7.
Attention!
Protect the software from unauthorized access.
Every user account should be assigned a pass-
word to prevent changes at the configuration.
Assign the users the appropriate rights in user
administration.
Attention!
Protect passwords and data from being spied
out. Only the user must know the password for
his account. Forwarding of the password has to
be prevented. You must not note down the pass-
word where it is accessible for others. Change
the passwords within an adequate period.
Note
Settings of Vectron Commander 6 can partly be
migrated to Vectron Commander 7. For migration
of settings please see chapter 6.2.2. „Importing
Vectron Commander 6 Migration data" on page
29. Settings of Vectron Commander 7 cannot be
migrated to Vectron Commander 6. For informa-
tion on migration in a standard installation of
Vectron Commander 7 please see the directory
<\Vectron\VCom 7\Doc\> in file MigrationEng.txt.
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Note
Vectron POS support:
Generally, Vectron POS systems as of software
version 4.2.0.0 are supported. Concerning the
data interface (import / export of ECR pro-
grams), full compatibility is guaranteed as of
version 4.3.2.3.
Note
Modifications and restrictions of Vectron Com-
mander 7 are recorded in a document revision,
which you can call in the menu bar of Vectron
Commander 7 under <Help\Readme>.
Note
The released functions of Vectron Commander 7
depend on the licences that you purchased.
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2. About this manual
2.1. Target group
This user manual is meant for Vectron-dealers and experi-
enced end users.
2.2. Purpose
Purpose of this end user manual is to explain the installa-
tion and configuration of the software. It will inform you
about the operation and the commands of Vectron Com-
mander 7.
2.3. Explanation of content
The chapter "Specification" gives an overview on the tasks
for which Vectron Commander 7 can be used. The chapter
"Installation" describes how to install the software on a
PC. The chapter "First steps" informs you on how to confi-
gure the software and on the most important functions of
Vectron Commander 7. The chapter "Reference" explains
the structure of the user interface and the commands in
menu- and tool bar. The chapter "Recurring settings" exp-
lains entries in windows, which are to be made repeatedly
in various program parts. The "Glossary" explains abbrevi-
ations and terms that are used in connection with Vectron
Commander 7. The chapter "Errors, possible reasons,
troubleshooting" helps you to remove errors. The chapter
"Customer service" explains how to get technical support
for Vectron Commander 7.
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2.4. Signs and symbols
This chapter explains the signs and symbols that are used
in this manual.
Attention!
Indicates danger in case you do not heed
the information.
Note
Indicates additional information.
Mark Function Example
Single quotation
marks
Designate a
window.
Tick the POS sys-
tems in window
'ECR marking'.
Double quotation
marks
Designate input
fields in a win-
dow.
Enter date and
time in field "De-
layed execution".
Angle brackets Designate
commands and
paths to com-
mands.
In the menu bar
click on <Commu-
nication\Call ba-
sic information>.
Bullets Call for action. •Tick the POS
systems in
window 'ECR
marking'.
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Mark Function Example
Indented bullets Indicate that
the following
steps are sub-
ordinate to the
previous ones.
•If you want to
call the basic in-
formation later
tick "Delayed
execution" in
window 'Execu-
tion'.
•Enter date
and time in
field "Delayed
execution".
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3. Specification
3.1. Specification
Vectron Commander 7 enables you to program VPOS-sys-
tems and to manage and change data of the VPOS-systems.
You can call ECR programs and pollings from VPOS-sys-
tems, edit ECR programs and PLU data and transmit them
to VPOS-systems.
The software can update VPOS-systems with new VPOS-
versions. Dumps can be created and transmitted to the
Vectron-POS-systems.
Vectron Commander 7 can display reports (e.g. on turno-
ver data) on the screen and print them. The reports can be
tailored to the demands in your company in order to eva-
luate data. Vectron Commander 7 supplies various report
templates, e.g. PLU-, operator-, transaction reports.
The software offers the possibility to correct reports. You
can enter missing sales subsequently and redate and com-
bine pollings.
The communication module of Vectron Commander 7 can
simultaneously call or send data from / to several VPOS-
systems. Communication tasks can be pre-programmed, for
example to call turnover data automatically at a defined
time.
Vectron Commander 7 can address up to 2,000 VPOS-
systems. You can define users with individual rights and
configure output reports.
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By means of Vectron-POS-Anywhere you can connect to
VPOS-systems via network or modem, in order to telecon-
trol them or to check transactions.
You can use Vectron Commander 7 as interface between
merchandise management systems and VPOS-systems.
Vectron Commander 7 is no and cannot be used as VPOS-
system. The software is no merchandise control system.
3.2. Changes compared to previous versions of
Vectron Commander 7
Changes at Vectron Commander 7 will be registered in a
change document to be called in Vectron Commander 7.
• Click on <Help\View readme> in the menu bar.
3.3. Restrictions of Vectron Commander 7
Restrictions of Vectron Commander 7 will be registered in
a change document to be called in Vectron Commander 7.
• Click on <Help\View readme> in the menu bar.
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3.4. System requirements
To use Vectron Commander 7 the PCs have to meet defined
system requirements.
3.4.1. Single station installation
Software
Operating system
• Windows XP or Windows Vista
Hardware
• PC which meets the system requirements of the opera-
ting system.
• Hard disk with min. 50 MB free memory capacity.
Note
Depending on the number of VPOS-sys-
tems to be managed and called pollings a
higher memory capacity may be required.
• Screen with a recommended resolution of min. 1024 x
768 pixels.
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3.4.2. Server installation in a network
Software
Operating system
• Windows XP or Windows Vista
Hardware
• PC which meets the system requirements of the opera-
ting system.
• Hard disk with min. 50 MB free memory capacity.
Note
Depending on the number of VPOS-sys-
tems to be managed and called pollings a
higher memory capacity may be required.
• Screen with a recommended resolution of min. 1024 x
768 pixels.
3.4.3. Client installation in a network
Software
Operating system
• Windows XP or Windows Vista
Hardware
• PC which meets the system requirements of the opera-
ting system.
• Screen with a recommended resolution of min. 1024 x
768 pixels.
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4. Shipment
The content of delivery of Vectron Commander 7 depends on your
order. Enclosed to the shipment you find a letter that lists the con-
tent of delivery. Please check the delivery for completeness.
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5. Installing and uninstalling
This chapter tells you how to install and uninstall Vectron Com-
mander 7. If your Vectron-dealer installed the software for you
you can proceed with chapter 6. „First steps" on page 26.
5.1. Installing the hardlock driver
Vectron Commander 7 requires a hardlock driver for rea-
ding the licence information of the hardlock. The installa-
tion program will guide you through the installation of the
hardlock driver.
• Insert the installation-CD of Vectron Commander 7 to
the CD-ROM-drive.
• Double click on the My Computer-icon.
• Double click on the CD-ROM-drive icon.
• Open the <\DRIVERS> directory.
• Double click on file <hldrv32.exe>.
• Read the notes on installation and click on <Next> to
install the software.
• Click on <Complete> to finish installation.
5.2. Connecting the hardlock
Plug the supplied hardlock to a parallel or USB-port at your
PC.
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5.3. Installing Vectron Commander 7
This chapter tells you how to install Vectron Commander 7
on a single station. The installation program will guide you
through the installation of Vectron Commander 7. Please
contact your Vectron-dealer if you want to install Vectron
Commander 7 in a network.
Note
If Vectron Commander 7 is already ins-
talled on your PC the installation soft-
ware overwrites the program files of the
previous installation. It does not overwri-
te your data and settings.
Note
In the installation program you can use
the <Previous> command to return to pre-
vious dialogues.
• Insert the installation-CD of Vectron Commander 7 to
the CD-ROM-drive.
• Double click on the My Computer-icon.
• Double click on the CD-ROM-drive icon.
• Open the <\VCom\VCom7> directory.
• Double click on the installation file.
Note
The name of the installation file contains
the software version and the language.
Example: VCom7-7.0.0.0-International.exe
•Software version 7.0.0.0
•All languages supported by Vectron
Commander 7
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• Select the language in which the dialogues are to be
displayed during installation and click on <OK>.
• Read the notes on installation and click on <Next>.
Attention!
Do not install Vectron Commander 7 in a
directory of Vectron Commander 6 or a
previous version of Vectron Commander.
If you do not follow this note your data
and settings could be deleted.
Note
You should not change the default instal-
lation directory <\Vectron\VCom7>.
• Click on <Next> to install Vectron Commander 7 to the
indicated directory.
• Select if and for whom the program groups in Windows-
start menu shall be installed and click on <Next>.
• In an international setup select the language in which
Vectron Commander 7 shall be installed and click on
<Next>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Install>.
• Click on <Finish> to finish installation.
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5.4. Uninstalling Vectron Commander 7
You can uninstall Vectron Commander 7 on your PC. The
uninstall program will guide you through the uninstalling of
Vectron Commander 7.
Note
Before uninstalling Vectron Commander 7
you have to terminate the software and
the started services of Vectron Comman-
der 7.
Note
The uninstall program removes the
program files of Vectron Commander 7.
Your data and settings are kept. After
new installation of Vectron Commander 7,
data and settings will be available again.
If you want to delete all data, remove the
installation directory <\Vectron\VCom7>
or your selected installation directory
after uninstalling.
• In Windows-start menu click on <Start\All Programs\Vec-
tron\Vectron Commander 7\Utilities\Uninstall>.
• Read the uninstall notes, select the uninstall method
'Automatic' and click on <Next>.
• Click on <Finish> to finish the uninstalling.
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6. First steps
This chapter tells you how to start Vectron Commander 7 and how
to install the software.
Note
On start of Vectron Commander 7 the software
checks whether a hardlock is connected. If the
hardlock is connected to the parallel port of a
printer you may have to switch on the printer
so that Vectron Commander 7 recognizes the
hardlock.
6.1. Starting the software
Start Vectron Commander 7 via the Windows-start menu.
• Click on <Start\All programs\Vectron\Vectron Comman-
der 7\Vectron Commander 7>.
Note
You find the start file VCom7.exe after a
standard installation in directory <\Vect-
ron\VCom7\Bin>.
6.2. Installing the software
After installation of Vectron Commander 7 you first have
to make some settings before you can use the software.
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6.2.1. Log in with Service login
If no user has been configured you have to use the service
login to configure a user. The service login exclusively
serves for configuring users; other program functions can
only be used to a limited extent. If your Vectron dealer has
configured the users for you you can proceed with chapter
6.2.2. „Importing Vectron Commander 6 Migration data"
on page 29.
• In 'Login' window under "User" enter the Service login
no. 9999.
• In 'Login' window under "Password" enter the master
password, which is contained in shipment of Vectron
Commander 7.
• Click on <OK> to sign in with the Service login.
Fig. 1: Service login
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• Read the hint under 'Attention' and click on <OK>.
Fig. 2: Service login
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6.2.2. Importing Vectron Commander 6 Migration
data
With this command you import the migration data of
Vectron Commander 6 to Vectron Commander 7. If you do
not want to import migration data you can proceed with
chapter 6.2.3. „Defining users" on page 30.
Attention!
Migration data should be imported direct-
ly after installation of Vectron Com-
mander 7. Previous settings in Vectron
Commander 7 might get lost.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Import\Import Vectron
Commander 6 migration data>.
• Read the hint under 'Important notes' and click on <Con-
tinue>.
• In window 'Choose migration file' under "Import file(s)"
enter the path and file name or click on
to select the
migration file.
• If the migration file is to be deleted after import tick
"Delete file(s) after import" in window 'Choose migrati-
on file' and click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to import the migration data.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the import.
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6.2.3. Defining users
You have to define at least one user with administrator
rights to use the software.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Settings\User>.
• In window 'User definition' click on <Insert>.
Fig. 3: User definition
• In window 'Create new record' under "User" enter an
integer between 1 and 9999.
Note
In field "Copy data from" you can copy
the user definitions of other existing
users.
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• If you want to copy the user definition of a user enter
the user number in window 'Create new record' under
"Copy data from" or click on
to select a user from the
selection list.
• Click on <OK> to create the user.
Fig. 4: Create new record: User
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6.2.3.1. Editing user definitions
After having created a new user a window opens where you
have to edit the user definition.
In this chapter you are informed on how to edit the user
definitions and how to make the required settings for an
administrator account.
Fig. 5: Editing the user definition
"General\Name"
The user is identified in Vectron Commander 7 by user
number and user name.
• Enter a user name in field "Name", e.g. "Administrator".
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"General\Windows user name"
In field "Windows user name" you can enter the Windows
user name for log in to Vectron Commander 7.
Note
The Windows user name is the user name
with which you log in when starting Win-
dows. If a Windows user name is entered,
Vectron Commander 7 recogizes the user
and starts without password inquiry.
"General" <Change password>
You should determine an administrator password to pre-
vent other users from changing the settings.
• Click on <Change password>.
• In window 'Change password' enter the desired pass-
word under "Password (New)" and click on <OK>.
Attention!
Memorise the password and protect
passwords and data from being spied out.
Only the user must know the password for
his account. Forwarding of the password
has to be prevented. You must not note
down the password where it is accessible
for others. Change the passwords within
an adequate period.
• Click on <OK> to confirm the message that the password
has been changed.
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"Rights\All rights"
In order to use the various program parts of Vectron
Commander 7 you have to assign rights to the users. An
administrator account should be assigned all rights.
• Click on "Rights" in the selection window.
• In field "All rights" select <Yes>.
• In field "Supervisor" select <Yes>.
Saving the user definition
• Click on <OK> to assign the user the changed settings.
• Click on <Close> to close the 'User definition' window.
• Click on <File\Logoff> in the menu bar.
• Log in with the created user account.
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6.3. Importing Vectron POS software packages
When installing Vectron Commander 7 a Vectron POS pro-
gramming driver file (VPP) is installed. Import now the VPP
that suit your VPOS-systems.
Note
Log in to Vectron Commander 7 with a
user account, which has been assigned
the respective rights.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Vectron POS software
packages\Import>.
• In window 'Import Vectron POS software packages'
under "Software archive(s)" enter the path and the file
or click on
to select the Zip-file of the Vectron POS
software package.
• In window 'Import Vectron POS software packages' se-
lect under "Options" the drivers to be installed and click
on <Continue>.
Note
You should import all drivers of a Vectron
POS software package.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to install the driver.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to complete the instal-
lation.
Note
In a standard installation you find the
imported VPP in directory <\Vectron\
VCom7\VPosDrv>.
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6.4. Connecting and installing VPOS-systems
All VPOS-systems have to be installed and configured in
Vectron Commander 7.
The VPOS-systems can be connected to the PC via serial
cables, network cables, modems or per ISDN. If several
VPOS-systems are networked only one VPOS-system has
to be connected to the PC. The other VPOS-systems are
addressed via the ECR-network.
Note
How many VPOS-systems can be
addressed with Vectron Commander 7
depends on the purchased licence. Please
ask your Vectron-dealer if you want to
extend your licence.
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6.4.1. Creating VPOS-systems
All VPOS-systems have to be created in Vectron Comman-
der 7. Create the VPOS-systems now.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Settings\ECRs>.
• In window 'ECR definition' click on <Insert>.
Fig. 6: ECR definition
• In window 'Create new record' under "ECR" enter an
integer between 1 and 99999999.
Note
This number identifies the VPOS-systems
in Vectron Commander 7 unambiguously.
You don't have to assign the numbers
consecutively. If there are several subsidi-
aries in your company you can assign the
VPOS-systems of the first subsidiary for
example numbers 101, 102, 103 and the
VPOS-systems of the second subsidiary
numbers 201, 202, 203.
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Note
In field "Copy data from" you can copy
the ECR definitions of other available
ECRs.
• If you want to copy the ECR definition of a POS system
go to 'Create new record' and enter the ECR no. under
"Copy data from" or click on
to select an ECR from the
list.
• Click on <OK> to create the ECR.
Fig. 7: Create new record: ECR
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6.4.2. Editing ECR definitions
After having created a new ECR, a window opens to which
the ECR definition must be entered.
In this chapter you are informed on how to make the requi-
red settings for communication between Vectron Comman-
der 7 and VPOS-systems.
Fig. 8: Edit ECR definition
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"General\Name"
The VPOS-systems are identified in Vectron Commander 7
by ECR number and ECR name.
• Enter the ECR name in field "Name".
Note
You can enter for example the name of
the subsidiary or the site of the VPOS-
system.
"General\ECR type"
The ECR type determines which ECR programs the VPP
provides in Vectron Commander 7.
• In field "ECR type" enter the number of the connected
ECR type or select the ECR type from the list.
"General\Memory"
The size of the installed memory determines e.g. how many
PLUs and departments can be entered to the ECR pro-
grams.
Note
You find the size of the installed memory
in the VPOS-system. To read the memory
you require the respective rights.
• Enter the installed memory in field "Memory".
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Note
Vectron POS-PC adjusts the memory re-
quirements dynamically to the programs
and data. The VPP cannot adjust the me-
mory requirements dynamically. Vectron
recommends entering ten megabyte in
field "Memory" because the VPP requires
an information.
Note
For internal purposes the VPP contains
additional information. The value entered
in field "Memory" may not be sufficient.
You should enter an extra of 10 % under
<Configuration\Parameters\ECRs\General
settings\Memory overhead>.
"General\Inline address"
The inline address is configured in the VPOS-system and
assigns the VPOS-system to an ECR network.
Note
You find the inline address in the VPOS-
system. To read the inline address you
require the respective rights.
• In field "Inline address" enter the network address from
the VPOS-system.
"General\Channel type"
The channel type determines how the VPOS-system is con-
nected to the PC.
• In field "Channel type" enter the number of the channel
type or select it from the list.
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"General\Phone no. / Pipe-Host / IP / Site ID"
This information depends on the selected channel type.
Serial
• Do not enter anything in field "Phone-no. / Pipe-Host /
IP / Site ID" if the selected "Channel type" is serial.
Windows-Pipe
• Enter the computer name or the IP-address of the PC in
field "Phone no. / Pipe-Host / IP / Site ID" if the selected
"Channel type" is Windows-Pipe. If Vectron Comman-
der 7 is installed on the same PC as VPOS-PC, you can
enter a dot.
Network
• Enter the IP-address of the PC in field "Phone no. /
Pipe-Host / IP / Site ID" if the selected "Channel type" is
Network.
Note
You find the IP address in the VPOS-sys-
tem. To read the IP address you require
the respective rights.
Modem
• In field "Phone no. / Pipe-Host / IP / Site ID" enter
the phone number of the VPOS-system if the selected
"Channel type" is Modem.
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"General\Access password"
VPOS-systems can be protected with passwords against
unauthorized access.
Note
You find the access passwords in the
VPOS-system. To read the access pass-
words you require the respective rights.
• In field "Access password" enter the access password
from the VPOS-system (if available).
Save ECR definition
• Click on <OK> to save the ECR definition.
• Click on <Close> to close the window 'ECR definition'.
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6.5. Calling basic information
The command <Communication\Call basic information>
calls the basic information from VPOS-systems. Basic
information comprise e.g. the Vectron POS-version that is
installed in the VPOS-system.
After calling the basic information, Vectron Commander 7
uses the VPP that suits the VPOS-systems. The VPP allows
access to the ECR programming.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Call basic
information>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to call the basic information.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
basic information of which you want to call and click on
<Continue>.
• If you want to call the basic information later, tick "De-
layed execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time in field "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to call the basic infor-
mation.
The basic information is called by the communication mo-
dule.
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Note
You find the read information in the menu
bar under <Configuration\Settings\ECRs>,
when clicking on <Edit> and then on <In-
formation\ECR>.
Note
After installation of a new VPOS-version
in VPOS-systems you should always call
the basic information so that Vectron
Commander 7 uses the suitable VPP.
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6.6. Calling ECR programs
It is useful to call the ECR programs after having called the
basic information. If the VPOS-systems are already com-
pletely configured the whole programming can be taken as
basis for program changes.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\ECR programs\
Call>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to call the ECR programs.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
ECR programs of which you want to call and click on
<Continue>.
• In window 'Program data marking' tick "Configuration".
• In window 'Program data marking' click on
to select
all ECR programs and click on <Continue>.
• If you want to call the basic information later, tick "De-
layed execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time in field "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to call the ECR pro-
grams.
The communication module calls the ECR programs. You
can then edit the ECR programs in Vectron Commander 7.
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6.7. Editing ECR programs
You can edit the programs called from the VPOS-systems
in Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Edit>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to open the ECR programs.
• In window 'ECR selection' select the VPOS-system the
ECR programs of which you want to edit and click on
<Continue>.
• In window 'Select mode' you choose the mode in which
you want to edit the ECR programs and click on <Execu-
te>.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Select
mode' please see chapter 8.10. „Select
mode" on page 262.
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6.7.1. User interface
This chapter informs you about the user interface and the
meaning of symbols in the user interface.
Folder list
The VPP controls which ECR programs are displayed in the
folder list. See figure 9: "User interface ECR programs" on
page 49. The structure of the ECR programs in the folder
list is identical to that of the POS system.
Working pane
The working pane displays the records of the ECR program
selected in the folder list. See figure 9: "User interface
ECR programs" on page 49.
Show subfields
The
-icon means that this column or line contains additio-
nal records, which are presently faded out.
• Click on
to fade in hidden records.
Hide subfields
The
-icon means that this column or line contains additio-
nal records, which are presently faded in.
• Click on
to fade out displayed records.
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folder list
working pane
Fig. 9: User interface ECR programs
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6.7.2. Navigation
In this chapter you are informed on how to navigate in the
user interface.
Switching between folder list and working pane
You can use the tab key to switch between the folder list
on the left side and the working pane on the right side.
Navigation in the working pane
After having marked a cell in the working pane you can use
the cursor keys for navigation in the working pane.
Calling records in mask view
A record is displayed in the working pane of the mask view.
Note
You can call the mask view by clicking on
<View\Mask view> in the menu bar.
• Keep the Ctrl-key pressed and press one of the page up/
down keys to call another record.
Changing the ECR program
The
-icon means that this column or line refers to data
in another ECR program.
• Click on
to open the ECR program to which the refe-
rence is made.
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Note
You can open the ECR program in a sepa-
rate window. Keep the shift key pressed
when clicking on the
-icon.
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6.7.3. Change records
This chapter informs you on how to change and sort re-
cords and on the meaning of icons and notes.
Note
You cannot enter data to the grey fields.
• Mark the cell in the working pane which you want to edit.
• Press the enter key to edit the data of a marked cell or
doubleclick on the cell to open a selection list or the
text editor.
• Change the data.
• Press the enter key to confirm the data input.
Calling selection list or text editor
The
-icon means that you can open a selection list or the
text editor. You can select default values from a selection
list.
• Click on the
-icon to open selection list or text editor.
• Select a default value from the selection list or enter a
text in the text editor.
• Click on <OK> to adopt the value.
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Sorting records
You can sort the records in the columns by content. The
-icon means that the records are sorted in ascending
order. The
-icon means that the records are sorted in
descending order.
In the working pane click on the column header of the table
to sort the records in ascending or descending order.
You can sort several columns simultaneously.
• Keep the Ctrl-key pressend and in the working pane click
on the column headers of the table.
Note
The order in which you click on the
column headers controls the priority of
sorting. Sorted columns are marked in
pale yellow.
Table view: Icons for changed records
Various icons mark the changed records in table view in
the first column of the working pane.
The
-icon means that this record was changed. The
change has not yet been saved in the ECR program of Vec-
tron Commander 7 and the changed ECR program has not
yet been transmitted to the VPOS-system.
The
-icon means that this record was changed. The
change has been saved in the ECR program of Vectron
Commander 7 but the changed ECR program has not yet
been transmitted to the VPOS-system.
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Mask view: Note to changed records
A text in the first line "State" of the working pane informs
you about changed records in mask view.
The note "Not yet saved / Not yet transmitted" means that
this record was changed. The change has not yet been sa-
ved in the ECR program of Vectron Commander 7 and the
changed ECR program has not yet been transmitted to the
VPOS-system.
The note "Not yet transmitted" means that this record was
changed. The change has been saved in the ECR program
of Vectron Commander 7 but the changed ECR program
has not yet been transmitted to the VPOS-system.
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6.7.3.1. Overview on commands
Icon Command Shortcut key
Back Alt + left cursor
Next Alt + right cursor
Save CTRL + S
Folder list
Table view CTRL + Enter
Mask view CTRL + Enter
Sort
Filter
Configuration CTRL + C
Operations
Edit default record
Insert record CTRL + Ins
Copy record
Move record
Delete record CTRL + Del
Edit range record
Insert range Shift + Alt + Ins
Modify range
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Icon Command Shortcut key
Delete range Shift + Alt + Del
6.7.3. 2. Explanation of commands
<Back>
Opens the last opened ECR programs in reverse direction.
<Next>
Opens the last opened ECR programs in forward direction.
<Save>
Saves the modified records in the ECR programs.
<Folder list>
Fades the folder list in or out.
<Table view>
Shows the records of the selected ECR program as table in
the working pane.
<Mask view>
Shows a record of the selected ECR program as mask in the
working pane.
<Sort>
Controls the sorting of records in the table view.
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Configure sorting
• Click on the <Sorting> icon.
• In field "1. sorting" determine the column to be used for
sorting and select "Ascending" or "Descending".
• If required select additional sorting criteria.
• Click on <OK> to confirm the sorting.
Delete sorting
• Click on <Sorting> .
• Click on <Delete all> to delete all sorting criteria.
• Click on <OK> to delete the sorting.
<Filter>
Controls the display of records of the selected ECR pro-
gram.
Define filters
• Click on the <Filter> icon.
• In the selection list "Column" select the column to which
the filter shall be applied.
• In the selection list "Condition" select the condition to
be used for the filter.
• In field "Value" enter the filter value.
• Click on <Add> to define the filter.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your entries.
Note
If filters are defined a line with filter defi-
nition is faded in to the working pane. You
can fade in and out the filters by clicking
on the filter definition marked in blue.
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Edit defined filters
• Click on the <Filter> icon.
Note
Active filters are ticked in field "Defined
filters". With a click on the tick you disab-
le the filter.
• Mark the filter in window 'Define filter' under "Defined
filters".
• Click on <Edit>.
• Carry out the changes.
• Click on <Add> to define the filter.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your entries.
Delete defined filters
• Click on the <Filter> icon.
• Mark the filter in window 'Define filter' under "Defined
filters".
• Click on <Delete> to delete the filter.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your entries.
Delete all defined filters
• Click on the <Filter> icon.
• Click on <Delete all> to delete all filters.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your entries.
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<Configuration>
Opens the window for editing the ECR configuration.
• Click on the <Configuration> icon.
• Change the ECR configuration.
Attention!
Take into account the consequences of
a new configuration. If for instance you
reduce the number of PLUs in configura-
tion but more PLUs are stored in the ECR
program, a change of configuration may
result in data loss.
• Click on <OK> to configure the POS system anew.
• Answer the confirmation prompt with <Yes> to carry out
the new configuration.
<Operations>
Opens the window for carrying out operations. It contains
commands which for example update or sort a PLU selec-
tion.
• Click on the <Operations> icon.
• Select the operation you want to carry out.
• Click on <OK>.
• Answer the confirmation prompt with <Yes> to carry out
the operation.
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<Edit default record>
Opens the window for editing the default record. The
editing of the default record affects the ECR program
selected from the folder list. The default record saves data
that is written to a new record whenever one is created.
• Click on the <Edit default record> icon.
• Edit the default record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
<Insert record>
Inserts a new record in the selected ECR program.
• Click on the <Insert record> icon.
• Enter the record number in field "Number".
Note
If in field "Number" you enter the number
of an existing record, the latter is neither
changed nor overwritten.
• Click on <OK> to insert the record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
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<Copy record>
Copies a record of the selected ECR program.
• Click on the <Copy record> icon.
• In field "From number" enter the number of the record
that you want to copy.
• In field "To number" enter the number of the record that
you want to insert.
Note
If you enter the number of a record that
is not available in field "From number" no
record is copied.
Note
If you enter the number of a record that is
not available in field "To number" you are
asked whether the existing record is to be
overwritten.
• Click on <OK> to copy the record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
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<Move record>
Re-numbers the record of the selected ECR program.
• Click on the <Move record> icon.
• In field "From number" enter the number of the record
that you want to re-number.
• In field "To number" enter the number of the record to
which you want to assign the record.
Note
If you enter the number of a record that is
not available in field "From number" the
record is not re-numbered.
Note
If you enter the number of a record that
is not available in field "To number" the
existing record is neither changed nor
overwritten.
• Click on <OK> to re-number the record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
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<Delete record>
Deletes the record of the selected ECR program.
• Click on the <Delete record> icon.
• In field "Number" enter the number of the record that
you want to delete.
• Click on <OK> to delete the record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
<Edit range record>
Opens the window for editing the range record. The editing
of the range record affects the ECR program selected from
the folder list. The range record saves data that is written
to the selected records when editing a range.
• Click on <Edit range record>.
• Edit the default record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
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<Insert range>
Inserts records in the selected ECR program.
• Click on the <Insert range> icon.
• In field "From number" enter the record number as of
which records are to be inserted.
• In field "Up to number" enter the record number up to
which records are to be inserted.
Note
If you enter an already existing range in
fields "From number" and "Up to number"
the existing records are neither changed
nor overwritten.
• Click on <OK> to insert records.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
<Modify range>
Opens the window for editing a record range.
• Click on the <Modify range> icon.
• In field "Records" enter the number range to be edited.
• Edit the range.
• Click on <OK>.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
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<Delete range>
Deletes records of the selected ECR program.
• Click on the <Delete range> icon.
• In field "From number" enter the record number as of
which records are to be deleted.
• In field "Up to number" enter the record number up to
which records are to be deleted.
• Click on <OK> to delete the records.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
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6.8. Reporting
This chapter informs you on how to call report data from
VPOS-systems and how to display and print them in Vect-
ron Commander 7.
6.8.1. Call pollings
For display and printout of reports you have to call the
report data from the VPOS-systems. Vectron Commander 7
saves the pollings for each VPOS-system with date and
time.
Note
The user entries under "Call pollings"
depend on the respective VPOS-configu-
ration. The window 'Administrational jobs'
for instance is hidden if administrational
jobs are not programmed in VPOS-confi-
guration.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Call pollings>.
• In window 'ECR marking' select whether you want to car-
ry out a "Regular polling", a "Shift polling" or a "Card
journal polling".
Note
With a "Regular polling" you can call all
programmed data from VPOS-systems.
With a "Shift polling", shift-related data is
called from VPOS-systems.
A "Card journal polling" calls card jour-
nals which concern the electronic direct
debit.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
pollings of which you want to call and click on <Conti-
nue>.
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• In window 'Polling options' select the type, "Polling X"
or "Polling Z".
Note
An X-polling keeps the data in the VPOS-
system after polling. A Z-polling deletes
the data in the VPOS-system after polling.
Note
If you call a Z-polling and the VPOS-
systems are configured for saved reports
you find the polling options "Call saved
reports" and "Save running reports".
• In window 'Polling options' under 'Save as' determine
under which date and time the pollings are to be saved
and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Report jobs' select the report jobs to be
called and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Administrational jobs' select the administra-
tional jobs to be called and click on <Continue>.
• If you want to call the pollings later tick "Delayed execu-
tion" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time under "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to call the pollings.
Note
To check whether the polling has been
called successfully click on <Communica-
tion\Communication journal> in the menu
bar.
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6.8.2. Define output reports
Output reports define the layout and content of reports. If
no output reports are defined, reports cannot be displayed
on the screen or printed. By means of the assistant you can
select between various default reports.
This chapter informs you on the required settings for dis-
play and printout of output reports.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Reports\Output
reports>.
• Click on <Templates>.
• In window 'Mark output reports' tick the ones you want
to use and click on <Execute>.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish>.
• Click on <Close> to close the output report window.
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6.8.3. Display reports
This chapter informs you on how to display the report data
stored in Vectron Commander 7.
Display reports with individual settings
• In the menu bar click on <Reports\Display>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to display the reports.
Note
The user entries under "Display reports"
depend on the respective VPOS-configu-
ration. The window 'Report templates'
for instance is hidden if no templates are
defined in Vectron Commander 7.
• In window 'Report templates' select "(No report templa-
te)" and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
reports of which you want to display and click on <Con-
tinue>.
• In window 'Pollings' select "Polling range", "Pollings"
and "Polling types" and click on <Continue>.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Pollings'
please see chapter 8.2. „Select polling
range" on page 250, chapter 8.3. „Select
polling" on page 252 and chapter 8.4.
„Select polling types" on page 252.
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• If you want to add comparison levels click on "Add com-
parison..." in window 'Comparison levels' and then click
on <Continue>.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Compari-
son levels' please see chapter 8.9. „Select
comparison levels" on page 260.
• In window 'Output report marking' select the reports
you want to display and click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to display the reports.
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7. Reference
The chapter reference describes the user interface. You can look
up the commands of Vectron Commander 7 and their function, for
instance the command "Call pollings".
7.1. User interface
The user interface of Vectron Commander 7 consists of
five areas, the title bar, menu bar, tool bar, working pane
and status bar. This chapter informs you on the functions
and information that the user interface provides.
menu bartool bar title bar
status bar
working pane
Fig. 10: User interface
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7.2. Menu bar
The menu bar divides the commands of Vectron Comman-
der 7 into groups. This chapter informs you about the
commands contained in the menu bar, about the calling of
commands and the effects of these commands.
7.2.1. File
With the commands in this menu you can export, import
and reorganize data. You are enabled to edit pollings, log
out users, install software packages and to close the pro-
gram.
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7.2.1.1. File\Export\Pollings
With this command you export pollings which you called
from VPOS-systems. The exported pollings can be further
processed with other programs.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Export\Pollings>.
Note
In the "Export pollings" assistant there
is a dynamic inquiry of user entries. The
'Options' window for ex. is faded out when
selecting a different export mode than
"Manual Export" under 'Settings'.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to export the pollings.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
pollings of which you want to export and click on <Con-
tinue>.
• In window 'Settings' select the "Polling range" and "Ex-
port mode".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Settings'
please see chapter 8.2. „Select polling
range" on page 250 and chapter 8.5. „Se-
lect export mode" on page 253.
• Click on <Continue>.
• In the 'Options' window select "File settings", "Export
settings" and "Currency settings".
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Note
For possible settings in window 'Options'
please see chapter 8.5.3.1. „Manual ex-
port select options" on page 255
• Click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Report data' tick those that you want to
export.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Report
data' please see chapter 8.6. „Select
report data" on page 257.
• Click on <Continue>.
• In window 'ECR programs' tick those that you want to
export.
Note
For possible settings in window 'ECR
programs' please see chapter 8.7. „Select
ECR programs" on page 258.
• Click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to export the pollings.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the export.
Note
Export files are stored in directory <\Vec-
tron\VCom7> if no other export directory
was selected.
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7.2.1.2. File\Export\ECR programs
With this command you export ECR programs which you
called from VPOS-systems. The exported ECR programs
can be further processed with other programs.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Export\ECR programs>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to export the ECR programs.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
ECR programs of which you want to export and click on
<Continue>.
• In window 'Program data marking' tick the VPOS-sys-
tems, the ECR programs of which you want to export and
click on <Continue>.
• Select the "Options" and enter the name of the "Export
files(s)".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Options'
please see chapter 7.2.1.2.1. „File\Ex-
port\ECR programs\Set options" on page
77.
• Click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to export the ECR programs.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the export.
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Note
Export files are stored in directory <\Vec-
tron\VCom7> if no other export directory
was selected.
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7.2.1.2.1. File\Export\ECR programs\Set options
"Export mode"
The export mode determines the format in which ECR pro-
grams are exported.
Note
You find the settings of the "Export mo-
de" under <Configuration\Parameters\Da-
ta interface\Export\ECR programs\Mode>.
"Marked records only"
At present, Vectron Commander 7 does not support this
function.
"ANSI-character set"
• Tick "ANSI-character set" if you want to export the ECR
programs using the ANSI-character set.
"Data type marks"
• Tick "Data type marks", if you want to export the ECR
programs with data type marks. During export the data
type is written into the file.
"Export empty fields"
• Tick "Export empty fields", if you want to export empty
fields.
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"Max. line length"
• Enter a number in field "Max. line length" to determine
how many characters are maximally written into a line
during export of the ECR programs.
Note
You find the settings of "Max. line length"
under <Configuration\Parameter\Data
interface\Export\ECR programs\Max. line
length>.
"Export file(s)"
• In field "Export file(s)" enter path and name of the
export file. You can enter several file names, separated
by semicolon. If you enter several file names the same
information is written to each of the files.
Fig. 11: Export ECR programs – Options
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7.2.1.3. File\Export\Parameters
With this command you export the parameters that you
defined under <Configuration\Parameters>. You can import
the exported parameters for example to other installations
of Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Export\Parameters>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to export the parameters.
• Select the "Options", enter the file name under "Export
file(s)" and a comment under "Comment".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Options'
please see chapter 8.8. „Select options"
on page 259.
• Click on <Execute> to export the parameters.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the export.
Note
Export files are stored in directory <\Vec-
tron\VCom7> if no other export directory
was selected.
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7.2.1.4. File\Export\ECRs
With this command you export the ECR definitions that
you created under <Configuration\Settings\ECRs>. You can
import the exported ECR definitions for example to other
installations of Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Export\ECRs>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to export the ECR definitions.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
ECR definitions of which you want to export and click on
<Continue>.
• Select the "Options", enter the file name under "Export
file(s)" and a comment under "Comment".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Options'
please see chapter 8.8. „Select options"
on page 259.
• Click on <Execute> to export the ECR definitions.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the export.
Note
Export files are stored in directory <\Vec-
tron\VCom7> if no other export directory
was selected.
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7.2.1.5. File\Export\Stations
With this command you export the station definitions that
you created under <Configuration\Settings\Stations>. You
can import the exported station definitions for example to
other installations of Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Export\Stations>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to export the station defini-
tions.
• In window 'Station marking' tick the stations, the defi-
nitions of which you want to export and click on <Conti-
nue>.
• Select the "Options", enter the file name under "Export
file(s)" and a comment under "Comment".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Options'
please see chapter 8.8. „Select options"
on page 259.
• Click on <Execute> to export the station definitions.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the export.
Note
Export files are stored in directory <\Vec-
tron\VCom7> if no other export directory
was selected.
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7.2.1.6. File\Export\Output reports
With this command you export the output reports that you
created under <Configuration\Reports\Output reports>.
You can import the exported output reports for example to
other installations of Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Export\Output reports>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to export the output reports.
• In window 'Output report marking' tick the output re-
ports that you want to export and click on <Continue>.
• Select the "Options", enter the file name under "Export
file(s)" and a comment under "Comment".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Options'
please see chapter 8.8. „Select options"
on page 259.
• Click on <Execute> to export the output reports.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the export.
Note
Export files are stored in directory <\Vec-
tron\VCom7> if no other export directory
was selected.
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7.2.1.7. File\Export\User
With this command you export the user definitions that
you created under <Configuration\Settings\User>. You can
import the exported user definitions for example to other
installations of Vectron Commander 7.
Note
During export of user definitions no pass-
word data is exported. Users, which were
created by imported user definitions, are
not password-protected.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Export\User>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to export the user definitions.
• In window 'User marking' tick the users which you want
to export and click on <Continue>.
• Select the "Options", enter the file name under "Export
file(s)" and a comment under "Comment".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Options'
please see chapter 8.8. „Select options"
on page 259.
• Click on <Execute> to export the user definitions.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the export.
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Note
Export files are stored in directory <\Vec-
tron\VCom7> if no other export directory
was selected.
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7.2.1.8. File\Export\Jobchains
With this command you export the job chains that you
created under <Configuration\Jobchains>. You can import
the exported job chains for example to other installations
of Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Export\Jobchains>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to export the job chains.
• In window 'Jobchain marking' tick the job chains which
you want to export and click on <Continue>.
• Select the "Options", enter the file name under "Export
file(s)" and a comment under "Comment".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Options'
please see chapter 8.8. „Select options"
on page 259.
• Click on <Execute> to export the job chains.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the export.
Note
Export files are stored in directory <\Vec-
tron\VCom7> if no other export directory
was selected.
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7.2.1.9. File\Export\Timer
With this command you export the timer definitions that
you created under <Configuration\Timer>. You can import
the exported timer definitions for example to other instal-
lations of Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Export\Timer>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to export the timer definitions.
• In window 'Timer marking' tick the timer definitions
which you want to export and click on <Continue>.
• Select the "Options", enter the file name under "Export
file(s)" and a comment under "Comment".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Options'
please see chapter 8.8. „Select options"
on page 259.
• Click on <Execute> to export the timer definitions.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the export.
Note
Export files are stored in directory <\Vec-
tron\VCom7> if no other export directory
was selected.
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7.2.1.10. File\Export\Report templates
With this command you export the report templates that
you created under <Configuration\Reports\Report temp-
lates>. You can import the exported report templates for
example to other installations of Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Export\Report templates>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to export the report templates.
• In window 'Report template marking' tick the report
templates which you want to export and click on <Conti-
nue>.
• Select the "Options", enter the file name under "Export
file(s)" and a comment under "Comment".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Options'
please see chapter 8.8. „Select options"
on page 259.
• Click on <Execute> to export the report templates.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the export.
Note
Export files are stored in directory <\Vec-
tron\VCom7> if no other export directory
was selected.
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7.2.1.11. File\Import\Process import file
With this command you import the import- and export files
of Vectron Commander 7 and external programs. Vectron
Commander 7 recognizes the data by means of the file
content.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Import\Process import
file>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to import the import file.
• In window 'Process import file' under "Import file(s)"
enter the path and the file name or click on
to select
the import file.
• If the import file is to be deleted after import, tick "De-
lete file(s) after import" and click on <Continue>.
• Click on <Execute> to carry out the import.
• If the window 'Definition import' is displayed, select
"Mode" and "Key no.".
Note
For required settings in window 'Definiti-
on import' please see chapter 7.2.1.11.1.
„Import definition" on page 89.
• Click on <OK>.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the import.
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7.2.1.11.1. Import definition
In window 'Definition import' you define how data is to be
imported from a file.
"Data type"
Displays the data contained in the file.
"Key no."
Displays the key number with which data was exported.
"Remark"
Displays the comment that was entered during data export.
"Mode"
• Select if and when data is to be imported.
Note
When selecting the "Later" mode you are
asked again whether you want to import
the data during the next call of "Edit
import file".
When selecting the "Import" mode, the
data is imported immediately.
When selecting the "Discard" mode the
data is not imported.
"Key no."
• Select the key number under which data is to be impor-
ted.
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Fig. 12: Import definition
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7.2.1.12. File\Import\Import Vectron Comman-
der 6 migration data
With this command you import migration data of Vectron
Commander 6 to Vectron Commander 7.
Attention!
Migration data should be imported direct-
ly after installation of Vectron Com-
mander 7. Previous settings in Vectron
Commander 7 might get lost.
Note
You require supervisor rights to import
the Vectron Commander 6 migration data.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Import\Import Vectron
Commander 6 migration data>.
• Read the hint under 'Important notes' and click on <Con-
tinue>.
• In window 'Choose migration file' under "Import file(s)"
enter the path and the file name or click on
to select
the migration file.
• If the migration file is to be deleted after import tick
"Delete file(s) after import" in window 'Choose migrati-
on file' and click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to import the migration data.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the import.
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7.2.1.13. File\Pollings\Overview
With this command you open an overview of the pollings
stored in Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Pollings\Overview>.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
pollings of which you want to display and click on <Con-
tinue>.
• If you want to close the polling overview click on <Fi-
nish>.
"Details"
If "Details" is ticked, the window 'Pollings overview' also
shows the ECR number and the polling status.
"Polling range"
Here you select the pollings to be displayed in window
'Pollings overview'.
<Update>
A click on the
-icon updates the display in window 'Pol-
lings overview'.
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7.2.1.14. File\Pollings\Move
With this command you assign the pollings a new date and
a new time.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Pollings\Move>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to assign the pollings a new
date and a new time.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems that
are to be assigned a new date and time and click on
<Continue>.
• In window 'Polling range' select the range.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Polling
range' please see chapter 8.2. „Select
polling range" on page 250.
• Click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Options' under "Destination date/time",
select date and time to be assigned to the selected
pollings.
• If you want to assign all pollings to one POS system you
can optionally tick "Assign all pollings to one ECR".
• Mark the POS system to which the pollings shall be
assigned and click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to move the pollings.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the move.
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7.2.1.15. File\Pollings\Combine
With this command you combine pollings.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Pollings\Combine>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to combine the pollings.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems that
are to be combined and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Polling range' select the range.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Polling
range' please see chapter 8.2. „Select
polling range" on page 250.
• Click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Destination polling' under "Combine" de-
termine whether only Z-pollings, only X-pollings or all
pollings are to be combined.
• In window 'Destination polling' under "Delete indivi-
dual pollings" determine whether no, only accumula-
ted or all pollings in this period are to be deleted.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Polling
range' please see chapter 7.2.1.15.1.
„File\Pollings\Combine\ Delete individual
pollings" on page 97.
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• In window 'Destination polling' under "Save" determi-
ne in which VPOS-system the destination polling shall
be stored.
• In window 'Destination polling' under "Save as" select
date and time under which the combined pollings
shall be stored.
• In window 'Destination polling' under "Save as" select
the polling type to be used for storing the combined
pollings.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Polling
range' please see chapter 7.2.1.15.2.
„File\Pollings\Combine\Save as" on page
98.
• Click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to combine the pollings.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the operation.
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Fig. 13: Combine pollings – Destination polling
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7.2.1.15.1. File\Pollings\Combine\
Delete individual pollings
This chapter informs you about the meaning of settings in
selection list "Delete individual pollings".
"Don't delete any pollings"
No individual pollings are deleted. The destination polling
is saved as additional polling.
"Only delete accumulated pollings"
Deletes only those individual pollings that are saved in
the destination polling. The destination polling is saved as
additional polling.
"Delete all pollings in period"
Deletes all pollings of defined VPOS-systems from the
selected polling range. Deletes also those pollings that are
not saved in the destination polling. The destination polling
is saved as additional polling.
If for instance you only combine Z-pollings, the X-pollings
are also deleted although these are not saved in the desti-
nation polling.
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7.2.1.15.2. File\Pollings\Combine\Save as
This chapter informs you about the meaning of settings in
selection list "Save as".
"Automatically"
Vectron Commander 7 determines the type of destination
polling. If a Z-polling is among the selected pollings, the
combined polling is saved as Z-polling. If no Z-polling is
among the selected pollings, the combined polling is saved
as X-polling.
"Z polling"
The destination polling is saved as Z-polling.
"X polling"
The destination polling is saved as X-polling.
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7.2.1.16. File\Pollings\Delete
With this command you delete pollings.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Pollings\Delete>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to delete the pollings.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
pollings of which you want to delete and click on <Conti-
nue>.
• Select the "Polling range".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Polling
range' please see chapter 8.2. „Select
polling range" on page 250.
• Click on <Continue>.
• If only X-pollings are to be deleted tick "Only X pollings"
in the 'Options' window.
Note
If the field "Only X-pollings" is not ticked,
all pollings in the selected range are
deleted.
• Click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to delete the pollings.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to complete the deleti-
on of pollings.
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7.2.1.17. File\Pollings\Book subsequently
This command serves for subsequent booking of PLUs by
editing existing pollings or creating new ones.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Pollings\Book subsequent-
ly>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to book the pollings.
• In window 'ECR selection' tick the VPOS-system the pol-
ling of which you want to book and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'polling selection' select the polling to be
booked or enter date and time under which you want to
create a new polling.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Polling
selection' please see chapter 7.2.1.17.1.
„File\Pollings\Book subsequently\ Create
new polling" on page 102 and chapter
7.2.1.17.2. „File\Pollings\Book subse-
quently\ Select existing polling" on page
102.
• Click on <Continue>.
• Enter the turnover data in window 'Subsequent booking
of turnover data'.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Subse-
quent booking of turnover data' please
see chapter 7.2.1.17.3. „File\Pollings\
Book subsequently\ Subsequent booking
of turnover data" on page 103.
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• Click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Book' enter the details for the subsequent
booking.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Book'
please see chapter 7. 2.1.17.4. „File\Pol-
lings\Book subsequently\Book" on page
106.
• Click on <Execute> to complete the booking.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to finish the booking
of turnover data or click on <Book new receipt> to enter
another booking.
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7.2.1.17.1. File\Pollings\Book subsequently\
Create new polling
This chapter informs you on the settings in window 'Polling
selection' in order to create a new polling with subsequent
booking.
Enter date
• Click into the date field to enter the date with the key-
board or click on the
-icon to choose a date from the
selection window.
Enter time
• Click into the time field to enter the time with the key-
board or mark hours, minutes or seconds in the time
fields and click on the
-icon to adjust the time.
Fig. 14: Create new polling
7.2.1.17.2. File\Pollings\Book subsequently\
Select existing polling
This chapter informs you on how to select an existing pol-
ling in window 'Polling selection'.
• Click on the
-icon to open the selection window.
• Mark the polling you want to edit under 'Select polling'
and click on <OK> to confirm your entry.
Fig. 15: Select existing polling
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7.2.1.17.3. File\Pollings\Book subsequently\
Subsequent booking of turnover data
In this window you enter the data for a new or existing
polling.
"PLU"
Column "PLU" lists the PLU numbers.
"Name"
Column "Name" lists the PLU names.
"Count"
• In column "Count" enter the number of PLUs to be
booked subsequently.
Note
In column "Count" you can also enter ne-
gative numbers, e.g. for reversing unsold
PLUs.
"Price"
• In this column check the PLU price or change the price.
"Value"
Vectron Commander 7 calculates the total value from the
number of sold PLUs and the price. The total is displayed in
column "Value".
"Tax"
• In this column enter the tax rate for the PLU to be
booked subsequently.
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"Price turnover level"
• In this column enter the price turnover level for the PLU
to be booked subsequently.
<Delete>
Deletes all entries in column "Count".
• Click on <Delete> to delete all entries in column "Count".
• Confirm the message "Clear entries" with <Yes>.
<Prices>
Enters the prices of the selected level in column "Price"
and deletes all entries in column "Tax".
• Click on <Prices> to open the window 'Take over prices'.
• Enter the price level to enter the prices from one level in
column "Price".
• In window 'Take over prices' click on <OK> to take over
the prices from the price level.
<Price turnover level>
Enters the selected turnover level in the whole column
"Price turnover level" and deletes all entries in column
"Count".
• Click on the command <Price turnover level> to open the
window.
• Enter the price turnover level to enter the value in co-
lumn "Price turnover level" .
• In window 'Price turnover level' click on <OK> to take
over the price turnover level.
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<Search>
Searches for a value in column "Name".
• Click on <Search> to open the window.
• Enter the PLU name you want to search in column "Na-
me", select "Search direction" and "Options".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Search'
please see chapter 8.11. „Search" on
page 264.
• Click on <OK> to start the search.
Fig. 16: Subsequent booking of turnover data
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7.2.1.17.4. File\Pollings\Book subsequently\Book
In this window you enter details of a booking.
Note
In window "Book" there is a dynamic in-
quiry of user entries. The field 'Clerk' for
example is hidden if no clerks are defined
in the POS system.
"Clerk"
• Select the "Clerk" to whom the subsequent booking is to
be assigned.
"Operator"
• Select the "Operator" to whom the subsequent booking
is to be assigned.
"Time"
Enter the time when the PLUs were sold.
• Click into the time field to enter the time with the key-
board or mark hours, minutes or seconds in the time
fields and click on the
-icon to adjust the time.
"Media"
• Select the media with which the invoice was settled.
"Tax"
• Choose the tax rate from the selection list.
"Customers/Guests"
• In this field you can enter the number of guests to whom
the subsequent booking refers.
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Fig. 17: Book
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7.2.1.18. File\Pollings\Edit
With this command you edit pollings or create new ones.
Note
If you want to edit pollings or create new
ones this function has to be released in
report definitions. In the menu bar click
on <Configuration\Reports\Report defi-
nition>. Mark the desired definition and
click on <Edit>. In column "Input mode"
select <Yes> at the data lines that you
want to edit and click on <OK>. Then click
on <Close> to close the window.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Pollings\Edit>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to edit pollings.
• In window 'ECR selection' select the VPOS-system the
pollings of which you want to edit or for which you want
to create new pollings and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Enter turnover data' under "Polling" enter
date and time of the polling.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Enter
turnover data' please see chapter 8.1.
„Select polling" on page 247.
• In window 'Enter turnover data' under "Report" select
the report the polling data of which you want to edit or
enter anew.
• Click on <Continue>.
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• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to open the window for entering the polling
data.
• Enter the changed and new polling data in window 'Data
input'.
• Click on <Save> to adopt the changes.
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7.2.1.19. File\Vectron POS software packages\
Import
With this command you import Vectron POS software pa-
ckages to Vectron Commander 7.
A Vectron POS software package contains several files:
Vectron POS software updates with the installation file of
Vectron POS PC and flash updates for the POS systems;
the Vectron POS Anywhere driver, which is required for a
Vectron POS Anywhere session, and the Vectron POS pro-
gramming driver for display of ECR programs.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Vectron POS software
packages\Import>.
• In window 'Import Vectron POS software packages'
under "Software archive(s)" enter path and file name
or click on
to select the Zip-file of the Vectron POS
software package.
• In window 'Import Vectron POS software packages' un-
der "Options" select the driver to be installed and click
on <Continue>.
Note
You should import all drivers of a Vectron
POS software package.
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Fig. 18: Import Vectron POS software packages
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to install the drivers.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to finish the installa-
tion.
Note
You find the imported VPP in a stan-
dard installation in directory <\ Vectron\
VCom7\VPosDrv>.
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7.2.1.20. File\Vectron POS Software packages\
Manage driver files
With this command you open the window for administration
of driver files installed in Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Vectron POS software
packages\Manage driver files>.
Fig. 19: Manage Vectron POS driver files
<Update>
Updates the display of installed driver files.
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<Import>
Calls the assistant for importing Vectron POS software
packages.
Note
For import of Vectron POS software pa-
ckages please see chapter 7.2.1.19. „File\
Vectron POS software packages\ Import"
on page 110.
<Delete>
Deletes installed driver files.
• In window 'Driver files' mark the file that you want to
delete and click on <Delete>.
• Answer the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
<Check>
Checks whether required driver files are missing and whe-
ther driver files are installed, which are no longer required.
Close window
• Click on <Close> to close the window 'Manage Vectron
POS driver files'.
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7.2.1.21. File\Reorganize
With this command you reorganize the polling database of
Vectron Commander 7. The database is cleaned and data-
base errors are corrected.
Note
Stations must not access the database
during reorganization. If the database is
very large the reorganization may take
very long.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Reorganize>.
• Read the hint in window 'Note' and click on <Execute> to
reorganize the polling database.
• Read the hints in window 'Done' and click on <Finish> to
finish the reorganization.
7.2.1.22. File\Logoff
Logs off the current user.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Logoff>.
7.2.1.23. File\Terminate
Terminates Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <File\Terminate>.
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7.2.2. Edit
Commands in this menu serve for creating Vectron-POS-
dumps and for editing ECR configurations. You can edit and
save records in ECR programs.
Note
Part of the entries in the "Edit" menu bar
can only be addressed if an ECR program
is opened.
7.2.2.1. Edit\Save
Saves the changed records of the selected ECR program.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save a changed
ECR program.
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7.2.2.2. Edit\Save as Vectron POS dump
With this command you create an image of the POS system
selected in Vectron Commander 7.
Dumps, which contain changed ECR programs or PLU data
can be loaded to POS systems with a USB-stick for examp-
le.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save as Vectron POS
dump>.
• Select the directory in which the Vectron-POS dump is
to be saved.
• In field "File name" enter a name and click on <Save>.
7.2.2.3. Edit\Configuration
With this command you open the window for configuration
of the POS system.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Configuration>.
• Change the configuration.
Attention!
Consider the consequences of a new con-
figuration. If for instance you reduce the
number of PLUs but more PLUs are stored
in the ECR program a change of configu-
ration can lead to data loss.
• Click on <OK> to configure the POS system anew.
• Answer the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
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Fig. 20: Edit ECR configuration
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7.2.2.4. Edit\Operations
With this command you open the window for executing ope-
rations. This window contains commands, which e.g. update
or sort a PLU selection.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Operations>.
• Select the operation you want to execute.
• Click on <OK>.
• Answer the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
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Fig. 21: Edit operations
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7.2.2.5. Edit\Record\Insert record
With this command you insert a new record to the selected
ECR program.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Record\Insert record>.
• In field "Number" enter the record number.
Note
If you enter the number of a record that
is already available, the existing record is
neither changed nor overwritten.
• Click on <OK> to insert the record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to adopt your chan-
ges.
Fig. 22: Insert record
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7.2.2.6. Edit\Record\Delete record
With this command you delete a record of the selected ECR
program.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Record\Delete record>.
• In field "Number" enter the number of the record that
you want to delete.
• Click on <OK> to delete the record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to adopt your chan-
ges.
Fig. 23: Delete record
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7.2.2.7. Edit\Record\Move record
With this command you re-number a new record to the
selected ECR program.
• In the menu bar click on <Move record>.
• In field "From number" enter the record that you want to
re-number.
• In field "To number" enter the new number to be assig-
ned to this record.
Note
If in field "From number" you enter the
number of a record that is not available,
the record is not re-numbered.
Note
If in field "To number" you enter the num-
ber of a record that is already available,
the record is neither changed nor over-
written.
• Click on <OK> to re-number the record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to adopt your chan-
ges.
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Fig. 24: Move record
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7.2.2.8. Edit\Record\Copy record
With this command you copy a record of the selected ECR
program.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Record\Copy record>.
• In field "From number" enter the number of the record
that you want to copy.
• In field "To number" enter the number of the record that
you want to insert.
Note
If in field "From number" you enter the
number of a record that is not available,
no record is copied.
Note
If in field "To number" you enter the num-
ber of a record that is already available,
you are asked whether the record shall be
overwritten.
• Click on <OK> to copy the record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to adopt your chan-
ges.
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Fig. 25: Copy record
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7.2.2.9. Edit\Record range\Insert range
With this command you insert records to the selected ECR
program.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Record range\Insert re-
cord range>.
• In field "From number" enter the number of the record
as of which records are to be inserted.
• In field "Up to number" enter the number of the record
up to which records are to be inserted.
Note
If you enter an already existing range in
fields "From number" and "Up to number"
the existing records are neither changed
nor overwritten.
• Click on <OK> to insert records.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
Fig. 26: Insert range
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7.2.2.10. Edit\Record range\Delete range
With this command you delete records from the selected
ECR program.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Record range\Delete
record range>.
• In field "From number" enter the record number as of
which records are to be deleted.
• In field "Up to number" enter the record number up to
which records are to be deleted.
• Click on <OK> to delete the records.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to save your chan-
ges.
Fig. 27: Delete range
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7.2.2.11. Edit\Record range\Modify range
With this command you open the window for editing a
record range.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Record range\Modify
range>
• In field "Records" enter the number range to be edited.
• Edit the range.
• Click on <OK>.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to adopt your chan-
ges.
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Fig. 28: Edit range
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7.2.2.12. Edit\Edit default record
With this command you open the window for editing the
default record. This change affects the POS system selec-
ted in the folder list. The default record stores data that is
written to a newly created record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Edit default record>.
• Edit the default record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to adopt your chan-
ges.
Fig. 29: Edit default record
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7.2.2.13. Edit\Edit range record
With this command you open the window for editing the
range record. The editing of the range record affects
the ECR program selected from the folder list. The range
record saves data that is written to the selected records
when editing a range.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Edit range record>.
• Edit the range record.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Save> to adopt your chan-
ges.
Fig. 30: Edit range record
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7.2.2.14. Edit\Assistants
Assistants are plugins. Vectron Commander 7 provides
several plugins, which support you with the ECR program-
ming. Additional plugins can be installed in Vectron Com-
mander 7.
7.2.2.14.1. Edit\Assistants\Icons
This plugin serves for managing the icons of the POS sys-
tems. You can add, delete and convert icons.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Assistants\Icons>.
7.2.2.14.2. Edit\Assistants\Buttons
This plugin serves for designing and programming buttons.
You can create, change and delete buttons.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Assistants\Buttons>.
7.2.2.14.3. Edit\Assistants\Layouts
This plugin serves for programming the graphical user
interface of POS systems.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Assistants\Layouts>.
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7.2.2.14.4. Edit\Assistants\Table maps
This plugin serves for programming table maps. You can
adjust the working pane size to the display size of the POS
system and design table maps. You can create, change and
delete table map elements.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Assistants\Table maps>.
7.2.2.14.5. Edit\Assistants\Plausibility
This plugin serves for checking ECR programs and -con-
figurations for errors. The plausibility plugin shows the
found errors and suggests solutions.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Assistants\Plausibility>.
7.2.2.14.6. Edit\Assistants\Keyboard
This plugin serves for programming the keyboard assign-
ment of POS systems. You can create, change and delete
keys.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Assistants\Keyboard>.
7.2.2.14.7. Edit\Assistants\Text forms
This plugin serves for programming text forms of POS sys-
tems. You can create, change and delete text forms. In this
plugin you can program forms for registration of orders
and customer data.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Assistants\Text forms>.
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7.2.2.14.8. Edit\Assistants\
Touchkey programming
This plugin serves for programming operator locks.
• In the menu bar click on <Edit\Assistants\Touchkey-
Programming>.
7.2.3. View
With commands in this menu you can adjust the display of
ECR programs in the working pane. You can filter and sort
records in ECR programs.
Note
Entries in the "View" menu bar can only
be addressed if an ECR program or a re-
port is opened.
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7.2.3.1. View\Table view
With this command you display records of the selected ECR
program as table in the working pane.
Note
When opening ECR programs these are
displayed in table view. You can choose
between display in table view and mask
view.
• In the menu bar click on <View\Table view>.
Fig. 31: Table view
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7.2.3.2. View\Mask view
With this command you display a record of the selected
ECR program as mask in the working pane.
Note
When opening ECR programs these are
displayed in table view. You can choose
between display in table view and mask
view.
• In the menu bar click on <View\Mask view>.
Fig. 32: Mask view
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7.2.3.3. View\Sort
With this command you control the sorting of records of an
ECR program in table view.
Configure sorting
• In the menu bar click on <View\Sort>.
• In field "1. Sorting" select the column by which the
sorting is to be made and select "Ascending" or "De-
scending".
• If required select additional sorting criteria.
• Click on <OK> to configure the sorting.
<Delete all>
• In the menu bar click on <View\Sort>.
• Click on <Delete all> to delete all sorting criteria.
• Click on <OK> to delete the sorting.
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Fig. 33: Configure sorting
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7.2.3.4. View\Filter
With this command you control the display of records of
the selected ECR program.
Fig. 34: Define filters
Define filters
• In the menu bar click on <View\Filter>.
• In the selection list choose the "Column" to which the
filter shall be applied.
• In the selection list choose the "Condition" by which the
filter is to be made.
• In field "Value" enter the filter value.
• Click on <Add> to define the filter.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your entries.
Note
If a filter is defined, a filter definition bar
is faded in to the working pane. You can
fade the filter in or out by clicking on the
blue-marked filter definition.
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Edit defined filters
• In the menu bar click on <View\Filter>.
Note
Active filters are ticked in field "Filters
defined". With a click on the tick you disa-
ble the filters.
• Mark the filter in window 'Define filter' under "Definded
filters".
• Click on <Edit>.
• Edit the filter.
• Click on <Add> to define the filter.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your entries.
Delete defined filters
• In the menu bar click on <View\Filter>.
• Mark the filter in window 'Define filter' under "Definded
filters".
• Click on <Delete> to delete the filter.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your entries.
Delete all defined filters
• In the menu bar click on <View\Filter>.
• Click on <Delete all> to delete all filters.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your entries.
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7.2.3.5. View\Folder list
Fades the folder list in or out.
• In the menu bar click on <View\Folder list>.
7.2.3.6. View\Reload
Updates the screen display of reports.
• In the menu bar click on <View\Reload>.
7.2.3.7. View\Previous report
Changes to the previous report.
• In the menu bar click on <View\Previous report>.
7.2.3.8. View\Next report
Changes to the next report.
• In the menu bar click on <View\Next report>.
7.2.3.9. View\Zoom
Zooms the report view in or out.
• In the menu bar click on <View\Zoom> and choose from
the selection list.
7.2.4. Reports
With commands in this menu you can display reports on
the screen and print them on a printer.
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7.2.4.1. Reports\Display
Displays reports on the screen.
You can display reports with a pre-defined report templa-
te, define new templates or display reports with individual
settings.
Note
In the "Display reports" assistant there
is a dynamic inquiry of user entries. The
window 'Report templates' for example
is hidden if no templates are defined in
Vectron Commander 7.
Display reports with individual settings
• In the menu bar click on <Reports\Display>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to show the reports.
• In window 'Report templates' select "(No report templa-
te)" and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS systems, the
reports of which you want to display and click on <Con-
tinue>.
• In window 'Pollings' select "Polling range", "Pollings"
and "Polling types".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Pollings'
please see chapter 8.2. „Select polling
range" on page 250 chapter 8.3. „Select
polling" on page 252 and chapter 8.4.
„Select polling types" on page 252.
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• Click on <Continue>.
• If you want to add comparison levels click on "Add com-
parison..." in window 'Comparison levels'.
Note
For possible settings in window 'compari-
son levels' please see chapter 8.9. „Select
comparison levels" on page 260.
• Click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Output report marking' select the reports
you want to display and click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to display the reports.
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7.2.4.1.1. Overview on commands
Icon Command Shortcut
Reload F5
Previous report Alt + page up
Next report Alt + page down
Settings F6
Range Shift + F6
Print
Excel export
Zoom
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7.2.4.1.2. Explanation of commands
<Reload>
Updates the screen display of reports.
<Previous report>
Changes to the previous report.
<Next report>
Changes to the next report.
<Settings>
Opens the assistant again to show reports. You can add ad-
ditional POS systems to the report display or remove them.
<Range>
Opens the window to define ranges. The first column shows
the key levels. In the cells of columns "From" and "To" you
determine the range that is filtered from the key levels and
displayed in the report.
Note
To use the range command, key levels
for output reports have to be defined. In
the menu bar click on <Configuration\Re-
ports\Output reports>. Select an output
report and click on <Edit>. Click on key
levels and define them in this window.
<Print>
Prints reports.
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<Excel export>
Opens an Excel workbook to which the data to be exported
is written.
Note
To write data into an Excel workbook Mi-
crosoft Excel has to be installed on your
PC.
<Zoom>
Zooms the report view in or out.
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7.2.4.2. Reports\Print
Prints reports on a printer.
You can print reports with a pre-defined report templa-
te, define new templates or print reports with individual
settings.
Note
In the "Print reports" assistant there is
a dynamic inquiry of user entries. The
window 'Report templates' for example
is hidden if no templates are defined in
Vectron Commander 7.
Print reports with individual settings
• In the menu bar click on <Reports\Print>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to print the reports.
• In window 'Report templates' select "(No report templa-
te)" and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS systems, the
reports of which you want to print and click on <Conti-
nue>.
• In window 'Pollings' select "Polling range", "Pollings"
and "Polling types".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Pollings'
please see chapter 8.2. „Select polling
range" on page 250, chapter 8.3. „Select
polling" on page 252 and chapter 8.4.
„Select polling types" on page 252.
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• Click on <Continue>.
• If you want to add comparison levels click on "Add com-
parison..." in window 'Comparison levels.
Note
For possible settings in window 'compari-
son levels' please see chapter 8.9. „Select
comparison levels" on page 260.
• Click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Output report marking' select the reports
you want to print and click on <Continue>.
• To select another printer than the one displayed in field
"Printer" click on <Change> in window 'Printer settings'.
• In window 'Printer settings' under "Split" select the par-
tition of the printout.
• Click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to print the reports.
• Read the notes in window 'Done' and click on <Finish> to
finish the print.
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7.2.5. ECR programs
With commands in this menu you can edit and copy ECR
programs. You can call assistants for ECR programming.
7.2.5.1. ECR programs\Edit
Opens the window for editing ECR programs.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Edit>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to open the ECR programs.
• In window 'ECR selection' select the VPOS-system the
ECR programs of which you want to edit and click on
<Continue>.
• In window 'Select mode' you choose the mode in which
you want to edit the ECR programs.
Note
For possible settings in window 'Select
mode' please see chapter 8.10. „Select
mode" on page 262.
• Click on <Execute>.
Note
For editing of ECR programs please see
chapter 6.7. „Editing ECR programs" on
page 47.
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7.2.5.2. ECR programs\Copy
With this command you copy ECR programs in Vectron
Commander 7 from one POS system to other POS systems.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Copy>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to copy the ECR programs.
• In window 'ECR selection' select the VPOS-system the
ECR programs of which you want to copy and click on
<Continue>.
• In window 'Program data marking' tick the ECR pro-
grams that you want to copy and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems to
which you want to copy the ECR programs and click on
<Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to copy the ECR programs.
• Read the notes in window 'Done' and click on <Finish> to
finish the copy.
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7.2.5.3. ECR programs\Assistants
Assistants are plugins. Vectron Commander 7 provides
several plugins, which support you with the ECR program-
ming. Additional plugins can be installed in Vectron Com-
mander 7.
7.2.5.3.1. ECR programs\Assistants\Icons
This plugin serves for managing the icons of the POS sys-
tems. You can add, delete and convert icons.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Assistants>.
• Mark the "Icons" plugin and click on <Execute...>.
• In window 'Select ECR' select the POS system the icons
of which you want to edit and click on <OK>.
7.2.5.3.2. ECR programs\Assistants\Buttons
This plugin serves for designing and programming buttons.
You can create, change and delete buttons.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Assistants>.
• Mark the "Buttons" plugin and click on <Execute...>.
• In window 'Select ECR' select the POS system the but-
tons of which you want to edit and click on <OK>.
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7.2.5.3.3. ECR programs\Assistants\Layouts
This plugin serves for programming the graphical user
interface of POS systems.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Assistants>.
• Mark the "Layouts" plugin and click on <Execute...>.
• In window 'Select ECR' select the POS system the lay-
outs of which you want to edit and click on <OK>.
7.2.5.3.4. ECR programs\Assistants\Table maps
This plugin serves for programming table maps. You can
adjust the working pane size to the display size of the POS
system and design table maps. You can create, change and
delete table map elements.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Assistants>.
• Mark the "Table maps" plugin and click on <Execute...>.
• In window 'Select ECR' select the POS system the table
maps of which you want to edit and click on <OK>.
7.2.5.3.5. ECR programs\Assistants\Plausibility
This plugin serves for checking ECR programs and -con-
figurations for errors. The plausibility plugin shows the
found errors and suggests solutions.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Assistants>.
• Mark the "Plausibility" plugin and click on <Execute...>.
• In window 'Select ECR' select the POS system the plausi-
bility of which you want to check and click on <OK>.
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7.2.5.3.6. ECR programs\Assistants\Keyboard
This plugin serves for programming the keyboard assign-
ment of POS systems. You can create, change and delete
keys.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Assistants>.
• Mark the "Keyboard" plugin and click on <Execute...>.
• In window 'Select ECR' select the POS system the key-
board of which you want to edit and click on <OK>.
7.2.5.3.7. ECR programs\Assistants\Text forms
This plugin serves for programming text forms of POS sys-
tems. You can create, change and delete text forms. In this
plugin you can program forms for registration of orders
and customer data.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Assistants>.
• Mark the "Text forms" plugin and click on <Execute...>.
• In window 'Select ECR' select the POS system the text
forms of which you want to edit and click on <OK>.
7.2.5.3.8. ECR programs\Assistants\
Touchkey programming
This plugin serves for programming operator locks.
• In the menu bar click on <ECR programs\Assistants>.
• Mark the "Touckey programming" plugin and click on
<Execute...>.
• In window 'Select ECR' select the POS system the touch-
key programming of which you want to edit and click on
<OK>.
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7.2.6. Communication
With commands in this menu you can display the commu-
nication journal. The communication journal contains the
recorded data of connections between Vectron Comman-
der 7 and the POS systems. You can display and evaluate
communication jobs. Futhermore, you can transmit and call
ECR programs and Vectron-POS dumps. Additional com-
mands serve for calling pollings and carrying out Vectron
POS software updates. In this menu you can start the com-
munication module and the communication monitor.
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7.2.6.1. Communication\Communication journal
Opens the window in which communication protocols are
displayed.
The communication journal shows information about com-
pleted or faulty communication jobs. The communication
journal records for instance when and why a communica-
tion job failed.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Communica-
tion journal>.
Fig. 35: Communication journal
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7.2.6.2. Communication\Display communication
jobs
Opens the window in which communication jobs are dis-
played.
The 'Job overview' shows information about communica-
tion jobs, like e.g. a description, status and maturity of
communication jobs.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Display com-
munication jobs>.
Fig. 36: Communication jobs
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7.2.6.3. Communication\Evaluate communication
jobs
This command serves for deleting communication jobs.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Evaluate com-
munication jobs>.
• In window 'Evaluate communication jobs' select "Evalu-
ate finished communication jobs only" or "Evaluate all
communication jobs" and click on <Execute>.
Note
Select "Evaluate finished communication
jobs only" if already finished communica-
tion jobs are to be deleted. Communica-
tion jobs that are not finished will not be
deleted.
Select "Evaluate all communication jobs",
if all communication jobs are to be evalu-
ated, including those that are not yet fini-
shed. Select this option e.g. for deleting
faulty communication jobs.
Fig. 37: Evaluate communication jobs
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to finish the evaluati-
on of communication jobs.
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Fig. 38: Evaluate communication jobs
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7.2.6.4. Communication\Call pollings
With this command you call pollings from ECR systems.
Note
In the "Call pollings" assistant there is a
dynamic inquiry of user entries.The win-
dow 'Administrational jobs' for instance
is hidden if administrational jobs are not
programmed in VPOS-configuration.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Call pollings>.
• In window 'ECR marking' select whether you want to car-
ry out a "Regular polling", a "Shift polling" or a "Card
journal polling".
Note
With a "Regular polling" you can call all
programmed data from VPOS-systems.
With a "Shift polling", shift-related data is
called from VPOS-systems.
A "Card journal polling" calls card jour-
nals which concern the electronic direct
debit.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
pollings of which you want to call and click on <Conti-
nue>.
• In window 'Polling options' select the type, "Polling X"
or "Polling Z".
Note
An X-polling keeps the data in the VPOS-
system after polling. A Z-polling deletes
the data in the VPOS-system after polling.
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Note
If you call a Z-polling and the VPOS-
systems are configured for saved reports
you find the polling options "Call saved
reports" and "Save running reports".
• In window 'Polling options' under 'Save as' determine
under which date and time the pollings are to be saved
and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Report jobs' select the report jobs to be
called and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Administrational jobs' select the administra-
tional jobs to be called and click on <Continue>.
• If you want to call the pollings later tick "Delayed execu-
tion" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time under "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to call the pollings.
Note
To check whether the polling has been
called successfully click on <Communica-
tion\Communication journal> in the menu
bar.
7.2.6.5. Communication\ECR programs\Transmit
With this command you transmit ECR programs to POS
systems.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\ECR programs\
Transmit>.
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Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to transmit the ECR programs.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those POS systems, the
ECR programs of which you want to transmit and click
on <Continue>.
• In window 'Program data marking' tick "Configuration" if
you want to transmit the configuration.
• In window 'Program data marking' tick the ECR pro-
grams which you want to transmit and click on <Conti-
nue>.
• In window 'Options' in field "Send mode" select the mo-
de from the list and click on <Continue>.
Note
Send mode "Changed only" transmits only
changed data.
Send mode "Full replication" transmits all
data.
Send mode "Optimized replication"
transmits all data. However, the attempt
is made to reduce the data amount to be
transmitted.
• If you want to transmit the ECR programs later tick "De-
layed execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time under "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to transmit the ECR
programs.
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7.2.6.6. Communication\ECR programs\Call
With this command you call ECR programs from the POS
systems. You can then edit the ECR programs in Vectron
Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\ECR programs\
Call>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to transmit the ECR programs.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS systems, the
ECR programs of which you want to call and click on
<Continue>.
• In window 'Program data marking' tick "Configuration" if
you want to display the configuration for selection.
• In window 'Program data marking' tick the ECR pro-
grams which you want to call and click on <Continue>.
• If you want to call the ECR programs later tick "Delayed
execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time under "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to call the ECR pro-
grams.
ECR programs are called by the communication module.
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7.2.6.7. Communication\Execute jobchains
Opens the window for executing job chains.
Note
Job chains have to be configured under
<Configuration\Jobchains> before you can
execute them. For configuration of job
chains please see chapter 7. 2.7.1. „Confi-
guration\Jobchains" on page 175.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Execute job-
chains>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to execute job chains.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS systems where
you want to execute job chains and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Job chain marking' tick the job chains that
you want to execute and click on <Continue>.
• If you want to execute the job chains later tick "Delayed
execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time under "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to execute job chains.
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7.2.6.8. Communication\Execute remote jobs
Opens the window for executing remote jobs.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Execute remo-
te jobs>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to execute remote jobs.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick the POS systems where
you want to execute remote jobs and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Remotejob marking' tick the remote jobs that
you want to execute and click on <Continue>.
• If you want to transmit the remote jobs one after the
other tick "Transmit remote jobs individually" in window
'Options'.
• If you want to check the transmission after execution of
remote jobs tick "Check result" in window 'Options' and
click on <Continue>.
• If you want to execute the remote jobs later tick "De-
layed execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time under "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to execute remote
jobs.
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7.2.6.9. Communication\Call basic information
The command <Communication\Call basic information>
calls the basic information from VPOS-systems. Basic
information comprise e.g. the Vectron POS-version that is
installed in the VPOS-system.
After calling the basic information, Vectron Commander 7
uses the VPP that suits the VPOS-systems. The VPP allows
access to the ECR programming.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Call basic
information>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to call the basic information.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
basic information of which you want to call and click on
<Continue>.
• If you want to call the basic information later, tick "De-
layed execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time in field "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• In window 'Done' click on <Finish> to call the basic infor-
mation.
The basic information is called by the communication mo-
dule.
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Note
You find the read information in the menu
bar under <Configuration\Settings\ECRs>,
when clicking on <Edit> and then on <In-
formation\ECR>.
Note
After installation of a new VPOS-version
in VPOS-systems you should always call
the basic information so that Vectron
Commander 7 uses the suitable VPP.
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7.2.6.10. Communication\Transmit date/time
With this command you transmit the Windows-System date
and system time to POS systems and adjust them there.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Transmit date/
time>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to transmit date and time.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems to
which you want to transmit date and time and click on
<Continue>.
• If you want to transmit date and time later, tick "Delayed
execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time in field "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• Read the notes in window 'Done' and click on <Finish> to
transmit date and time.
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7.2.6.11. Communication\Vectron POS Anywhere
With this command you establish a Vectron-POS-Anywhe-
re-connection.
Vectron-POS-Anywhere serves for configuration and remo-
te control of POS systems with Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\
Vectron POS Anywhere>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to establish the Vectron-POS-
Anywhere connection.
• In window 'ECR selection' select the POS system with
which you want to establish a Vectron-POS-Anywhere
connection and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Options' under Access enter the "Terminal
number", the "Access type" and a possibly existing
"Password" and click on <Continue>.
Note
You find the settings for Vectron-POS-
Anywhere under <Configuration\Settings\
ECRs> when clicking on <Edit> and then
on <Settings\Vectron POS Anywhere>. In
window "Vectron POS Anywhere" you can
define the desired settings as default.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute> to establish a Vectron-POS-Anywhere session.
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7.2.6.12. Communication\Vectron POS dump\Call
With this command you call images from POS systems.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\
Vectron POS Dump\Call>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to call the Vectron-POS dump.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, the
Vectron-POS dumps of which you want to call and click
on <Continue>.
• In window 'Options' enter a "File name" and a "Com-
ment" and click on <Continue>.
Note
By means of the
-icon you can call a
selection list to create a file name.
• If you want to call the Vectron-POS dumps later, tick
"Delayed execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time in field "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• Read the notes in window 'Done' and click on <Finish> to
call the Vectron-POS dumps.
Note
Called Vectron-POS dumps are stored in
folder <\Vectron\VCom7\VPosDump> in a
standard installation.
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7.2.6.13. Communication\Vectron POS Dump\
Transmit
With this command you transmit images to POS systems.
Attention!
The command <Communication\Vectron
POS Dump\Transmit> overwrites all data
in the POS system.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\
Vectron POS Dump\Transmit>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to transmit the Vectron-POS
dump.
• In window 'ECR selection' choose the POS system to
which you want to transmit the Vectron-POS dump and
click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Options' under "File name" enter path and
file name or click on the
-icon to select the Vectron-
POS dump and click on <Continue>.
• If you want to transmit the Vectron-POS dumps later,
tick "Delayed execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time in field "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• Read the notes in window 'Done' and click on <Finish> to
transmit the Vectron-POS dumps.
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7.2.6.14. Communication\Vectron POS software
update
With this command you update Vectron-POS versions in
POS systems.
Attention!
Prior to an update read the document
revision of the Vectron-POS version
since functions of the currently installed
version may have been changed and this
does influence the operation of the POS
systems.
Attention!
Make sure that during the update the POS
systems and the PC on which the update
is carried out are supplied with energy. If
there is a power failure during the update
the POS system can only be restored by a
Vectron-dealer or Vectron.
Attention!
Make sure that during the update no
other programs are carried out on the PC.
Do not terminate the communication mo-
dule during the update. If there is a power
failure during the update the POS system
can only be restored by a Vectron-dealer
or Vectron.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\
Vectron POS software Update>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to carry out the Vectron POS
software update.
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• In window 'ECR marking' under update mode select "Inli-
ne update" or "Individual update".
Attention!
An individual update updates the Vect-
ron-POS versions of the selected POS sys-
tems. We strictly recommend refraining
from individual updates because version
conflicts within an ECR inline may occur
if different Vectron-POS versions are
installed in the POS systems.
Note
An inline upate updates the Vectron-POS
versions of all POS systems in an ECR
network.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those VPOS-systems, which
you want to update and click on <Continue>.
• In window 'Version selection' choose the Vectron-POS
version to which the POS systems are to be updated.
• If you want to transmit the Vectron POS software update
later, tick "Delayed execution" in window 'Execution'.
• Enter date and time in field "Delayed execution" and
click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• Read the notes in window 'Done' and click on <Finish> to
transmit the Vectron POS software update.
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7.2.6.15. Communication\Communication module\
Execute communication module
This command starts the communication module.
The communication module shows the available communi-
cation channels and informs you e.g. about the status of
data transfer of a communication channel.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Communica-
tion module\Execute communication module>.
7.2.6.16. Communication\Communication module\
Start communication monitor
This command starts the communication monitor.
The communication monitor serves for monitoring all com-
munication modules.
• In the menu bar click on <Communication\Communica-
tion module\Start communication monitor>.
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7.2.7. Configuration
The commands in this menu serve for configuring job
chains and timers. You can edit parameters and configure
POS systems, stations and users. Furthermore you can
display licence information and update licences.
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7.2.7.1. Configuration\Jobchains
This command opens the window "Jobchain definition". Job
chains process several communication jobs in a defined
order, for example polling calls. Up to five jobs can be defi-
ned in one job chain.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Jobchains>.
Fig. 39: Jobchain definition
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<Edit>
Opens the window for editing job chain definitions.
Note
You can only edit job chain definitions if
job chains are defined.
• In window 'Jobchain definition' mark the job chain that
you want to edit and click on <Edit>.
Note
For possible edit settings please see <In-
sert> in this chapter.
<Insert>
Opens the window for creating job chains.
• In window 'Jobchain definition' click on <Insert>.
• In window 'Create new record' under "Jobchain" enter
an integer between 1 and 9999.
Note
In field "Copy data from" you can copy
the job chain definitions of other existing
job chains.
• If you want to copy a job chain definition enter the job
chain number in window 'Create new record' under
"Copy data from" or click on
to select a job chain from
the list.
• Click on <OK> to create the job chain.
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Fig. 40: Create new record: Jobchain
"Name"
A job chain is identified in Vectron Commander 7 by job
chain number and job chain name.
• In field "Name" enter a job chain name.
"Jobs"
• In field "Job 1" select a job from the list.
• Click on the
-icon to open the window for editing job
options and define them.
• Click on <OK> to save the job options.
• If required select additional jobs.
Save job chain definition
• Click on <OK> to save the job chain definition.
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Fig. 41: Edit jobchain definition
<Delete>
Deletes job chains.
• In window 'Jobchain definition' mark the job chain that
you want to delete and click on <Delete>.
• Confirm the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
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<Search>
Searches for job chains.
• In window 'Jobchain definition' click on <Search>.
• In window 'Search' under "Search text" enter the name
of the job chain and select "Search direction" and "Op-
tions".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Search'
please see chapter 8.11. „Search" on
page 264.
<Check>
Checks whether job chains are defined correctly.
• In window 'Jobchain definition' click on <Check>.
<Update>
Updates the display of job chains.
• Click on <Update> to update the display of job chains.
Close window
• Click on <Close> to close the window 'Jobchain definiti-
on'.
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7.2.7. 2. Configuration\Timer
Opens the window 'Timer definition'. Timers process com-
mands at a defined time, e.g. polling calls.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Timer>.
Fig. 42: Timer definition
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<Edit>
Opens the window for editing timer definitions.
Note
You can only edit timer definitions if the-
se are defined.
• In window 'Timer definition' mark the timer that you
want to edit and click on <Edit>.
Note
For editable settings please see <Insert>
in this chapter.
<Insert>
Opens the window for creating timers.
• In window 'Timer definition' click on <Insert>.
• In window 'Create new record' under "Timer" enter an
integer between 1 and 9999.
Note
In field "Copy data from" you can copy
the timer definitions of other existing
timers.
• If you want to copy a timer definition enter the timer
number in window 'Create new record' under "Copy data
from" or click on
to select a timer from the list.
• Click on <OK> to create the timers.
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Fig. 43: Create new record: Timer
"Name"
A timer is identified in Vectron Commander 7 by timer
number and name.
• In field "Name" enter a timer name.
"Job type"
The job type determines the job that is carried out when
starting the timer.
• In field "Job type" select a job from the list to be execu-
ted.
• Click on the
-icon to open the window for editing job
options and define them.
• Click on <OK> to save the job options.
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"Activated"
Determines whether a timer is active.
• In field "Activated" select <Yes> if the timer is to be
executed.
Note
You can disable the timer by selecting
<No> in field "Activated". The job is not
executed until the timer is enabled again.
"Execute on station"
Determines on which stations the timer is executed.
• In field "Execute on Station" enter a station number or
select the station from the list.
Note
If zero is entered in field "Execute on
station" the communication job may be
carried out from any available communi-
cation module.
"From date"
Determines as of which date the timer is executed.
• Tick the field "From date".
• Click to the field "From date" to enter the date via key-
board or click on the
-icon to select a date from the
window.
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"To date"
Determines up to which date the timer is executed.
• Tick the field "To date".
• Click to the field "To date" to enter the date via key-
board or click on the
-icon to select a date from the
window.
"From time"
Determines when the timer is executed.
• Click to the field "From time" to enter the time via key-
board or mark hours, minutes or seconds and click on
the
-icon to adjust the time.
"To time"
Determines up to which time the timer is executed.
• Click to the field "To time" to enter the time via key-
board or mark hours, minutes or seconds and click on
the
-icon to adjust the time.
Note
If a time is entered in fields "From time"
and "To time" these entries determine a
period. In this period the timer is execut-
ed in the defined interval. In field "Inter-
val" you have to enter a time.
"Interval"
Determines after how many minutes a timer is executed
anew.
• Enter the time in minutes after which the timer is execu-
ted anew.
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"Days of week"
Determines at which weekdays the timer is executed.
• Click in field "Days of week" to enter the weekdays via
keyboard or click on the
-icon to select the days from
the window.
"Max. no. of tries"
If the timer creates communication jobs, this field deter-
mines how may tries are made to execute the created jobs
until they are aborted.
• Determine the max. number of tries for execution of
communication jobs.
Note
If you enter zero to field "Max. no. of
tries" the value that is entered in ECR
definition is written to the communication
job. You find the settings for maximum
number of tries under <Configuration\
Settings\ECRs> when clicking on <Edit>
and then on <Settings\Communication>.
in field "Tries" you can define the desired
setting as default.
"Last execution"
Informs you about the last successful timer execution.
<Reset>
Resets the entry in field "Last execution".
• Click on <Reset> to set back the entry in field "Last exe-
cution".
Save timer definition
• Click on <OK> to save the timer definition.
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Fig. 44: Edit timer definition
<Delete>
Deletes the timers.
• In window 'Timer definition' mark the timer that you
want to delete and click on <Delete>.
• Confirm the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
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<Search>
Searches for timers.
• In window 'Timer definition' click on <Search>.
• In window 'Search' under "Search text" enter the name
of the timer and select "Search direction" and "Op-
tions".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Search'
please see chapter 8.11. „Search" on
page 264.
<Check>
Checks whether timers are defined correctly.
• In window 'Timer definition' click on <Check>.
<Update>
Updates the display of timers.
• Click on <Update> to update the display of timers.
Close window
• Click on <Close> to close the window 'Timer definition'.
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7.2.7. 3. Configuration\Parameters
Opens the window 'Parameters'. In this window you define
general settings, data interface and settings for communi-
cation jobs. You can determine defaults for report display
and -printout. Furthermore, you can determine settings for
hardware and POS systems. The parameters store defaults
for output reports, users, stations, Gateway/VectroNet and
external programs.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Parameters>.
Fig. 45: Edit parameters
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7.2.7.4. Configuration\Gateway parameters
Opens the window 'Parameters VCom Gateway'. Here you
define the Gateway parameters.
Note
To define Gateway parameters you have
to enter the directory of the Gateway
server under <Configuration\Parameters>,
"Gateway/VectroNet" in field "Server
folder".
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Gateway para-
meters>.
• In window 'Parameters VCom Gateway' under "Site root
directory" enter the main path of the Gateway server or
click on the
-icon to select the path.
• In window 'Parameters VCom Gateway' under "Site in-
formation file" enter the path where the site information
file is stored or click on the
-icon to select the file.
Save Gateway parameters
• Click on <OK> to save the Gateway parameters.
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7.2.7.5. Configuration\Settings\ECRs
Opens the window 'ECR definition'. In this window you crea-
te e.g. POS systems with which Vectron Commander 7 can
communicate and define their settings.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Settings\ECRs>.
Fig. 46: ECR definition
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<Edit>
Opens the window for editing ECR definitions.
Note
You can only edit ECR definitions if ECRs
are defined.
• In window 'ECR definition' mark the POS system that you
want to edit and click on <Edit>.
Note
For editable settings please see <Insert>
in this chapter.
<Insert>
Opens the window for creating ECRs.
• In window 'ECR definition' click on <Insert>.
• In window 'Create new record' under "ECR" enter an
integer between 1 and 99999999.
Note
This number identifies the VPOS-systems
in Vectron Commander 7 unambiguously.
You don't have to assign the numbers
consecutively. If there are several subsidi-
aries in your company you can assign the
VPOS-systems of the first subsidiary for
example numbers 101, 102, 103 and the
VPOS-systems of the second subsidiary
numbers 201, 202, 203.
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Note
In field "Copy data from" you can copy
the ECR definitions of other available
ECRs.
• If you want to copy the ECR definition of a POS system
go to 'Create new record' and enter the ECR no. under
"Copy data from" or click on
to select an ECR from the
list.
• Click on <OK> to create the ECR.
Fig. 47: Create new record: ECR
"General\Name"
The POS systems are identified in Vectron Commander 7
by ECR number and ECR name.
• Enter the ECR name in field "Name".
Note
You can use e.g. the name of the subsidia-
ry or the location of the POS system.
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"General\ECR type"
The ECR type determines which ECR programs the VPP
provides in Vectron Commander 7.
• In field "ECR type" enter the number of the connected
ECR type or select the ECR type from the list.
"General\Memory"
The size of the installed memory determines e.g. how many
PLUs and departments can be entered to the ECR pro-
grams.
Note
You find the size of the installed memory
in the VPOS-system. To read the memory
you require the respective rights.
• Enter the installed memory in field "Memory".
Note
Vectron POS-PC adjusts the memory re-
quirements dynamically to the programs
and data. The VPP cannot adjust the me-
mory requirements dynamically. Vectron
recommends entering ten megabyte in
field "Memory" because the VPP requires
an information.
Note
For internal purposes the VPP contains
additional information. The value entered
in field "Memory" may not be sufficient.
You should enter an extra of 10 % under
<Configuration\Parameters\ECRs\General
settings\Memory overhead>.
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"General\Inline address"
The inline address is configured in the VPOS-system and
assigns the VPOS-system to an ECR network.
Note
You find the inline address in the VPOS-
system. To read the inline address you
require the respective rights.
• In field "Inline address" enter the network address from
the VPOS-system.
"General\Channel type"
The channel type determines how the VPOS-system is con-
nected to the PC.
• In field "Channel type" enter the number of the channel
type or select it from the list.
"General\Phone no. / Pipe-Host / IP / Site ID"
This information depends on the selected channel type.
Serial
• Do not enter anything in field "Phone no. / Pipe-Host /
IP / Site ID" if the selected "Channel type" is Serial.
Windows-Pipe
• Enter the computer name or the IP-address of the PC in
field "Phone no. / Pipe-Host / IP / Site ID" if the selected
"Channel type" is Windows-Pipe. If Vectron Comman-
der 7 is installed on the same PC as VPOS-PC, you can
enter a dot.
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Network
• Enter the IP-address of the PC in field "Phone no. /
Pipe-Host / IP / Site ID" if the selected "Channel type" is
Network.
Note
You find the IP address in the VPOS-sys-
tem. To read the IP address you require
the respective rights.
Modem
• In field "Phone no. / Pipe-Host / IP / Site ID" enter
the phone number of the VPOS-system if the selected
"Channel type" is Modem.
"General\Access password"
VPOS-systems can be protected with passwords against
unauthorized access.
Note
You find the access passwords in the
VPOS-system. To read the access pass-
words you require the respective rights.
• In field "Access password" enter the access password
from the VPOS-system (if available).
Save ECR definition
• Click on <OK> to save the ECR definition.
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Fig. 48: Edit ECR definition
<Delete>
Deletes ECRs.
• In window 'ECR definition' mark the ECR that you want
to delete and click on <Delete>.
• Confirm the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
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<Search>
Searches for ECRs.
• In window 'ECR definition' click on <Search>.
• In window 'Search' under "Search text" enter the name
of the ECR and select "Search direction" and "Options".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Search'
please see chapter 8.11. „Search" on
page 264.
<Check>
Checks whether ECRs are defined correctly.
• In window 'ECR definition' click on <Check>.
<Update>
Updates the display of ECRs.
• Click on <Update> to update the display of ECRs.
Close window
• Click on <Close> to close the window 'ECR definition'.
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7.2.7.6. Configuration\Settings\Stations
With this command you open the window 'Station definiti-
on'. Here you create e.g. stations and define their commu-
nication channels.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Settings\Sta-
tions>.
Fig. 49: Station definition
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<Edit>
Opens the window for editing station definitions.
Note
You can only edit station definitions if
stations are defined.
• In window 'Station definition' mark the station that you
want to edit and click on <Edit>.
Note
For editable settings please see <Insert>
in this chapter.
<Insert>
Opens the window for creating stations.
• In window 'Station definition' click on <Insert>.
• In window 'Create new record' under "Station" enter an
integer between 1 and 9999.
Note
In field "Copy data from" you can copy
the station definitions of other available
stations.
• If you want to copy a station definition go to 'Create
new record' and enter the station no. under "Copy data
from" or click on
to select a station from the list.
• Click on <OK> to create the station.
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Fig. 50: Create new record: Station
"Name"
A station is identified in Vectron Commander 7 by station
number and name.
• Enter a station name in field "Name".
Save station definition
• Click on <OK> to save the configuration of the station
definition.
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Fig. 51: Edit station definition
<Delete>
Deletes stations.
• In window 'Station definition' mark the station that you
want to delete and click on <Delete>.
• Confirm the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
<Search>
Searches for stations.
• In window 'Station definition' click on <Search>.
• In window 'Search' under "Search text" enter the name
of the station and select "Search direction" and "Op-
tions".
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Note
For possible settings in window 'Search'
please see chapter 8.11. „Search" on
page 264.
<Check>
Checks whether stations are defined correctly.
• In window 'Station definition' click on <Check>.
<Update>
Updates the display of stations.
• Click on <Update> to update the display of stations.
Close window
• Click on <Close> to close the window 'Station definition'.
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7.2.7.7. Configuration\Settings\User
With this command you open the window 'User definition'.
Here you create e.g. users and define their rights in Com-
mander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Settings\User>.
Fig. 52: User definition
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<Edit>
Opens the window for editing user definitions.
Note
You can only edit user definitions if users
are defined.
• In window 'User definition' mark the user that you want
to edit and click on <Edit>.
Note
For editable settings please see <Insert>
in this chapter.
<Insert>
Opens the window for creating users.
• In window 'User definition' click on <Insert>.
• In window 'Create new record' under "User" enter an
integer between 1 and 9999.
Note
In field "Copy data from" you can copy
the definitions of other available users.
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• If you want to copy a user definition go to 'Create new
record' and enter the user no. under "Copy data from"
or click on to select a user from the list.
• Click on <OK> to create the user.
Fig. 53: Create new record: User
"General\Name"
A user is identified in Vectron Commander 7 by user num-
ber and name.
• Enter a user name in field "Name", e.g. "Administrator".
"General\Windows user name"
In field "Windows user name" you can enter the Windows
user name for login to Vectron Commander 7.
Note
With the Windows user name you login
when starting the Windows program. If a
Windows user name is entered, Vectron
Commander 7 recognizes the user and
starts without password inquiry.
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"General\Change password"
You should determine a password to prevent other users
from changing the settings.
• Click on <Change password>.
• In window 'Change password' enter the desired pass-
word under "Password (New)" and click on <OK>.
Attention!
Memorise the password and protect
passwords and data from being spied out.
Only the user must know the password for
his account. Forwarding of the password
has to be prevented. You must not note
down the password where it is accessible
for others. Change the passwords within
an adequate period.
• Click on <OK> to confirm the message that the password
has been changed.
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"Rights\All rights"
In order to use the various program parts of Vectron Com-
mander 7 you have to assign rights to the users.
• Click on "Rights" in the selection window.
• Assign the user the desired rights.
Fig. 54: Edit user definition
Save user definition
• Click on <OK> to save the configuration of the user defi-
nition.
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<Delete>
Deletes users.
• In window 'User definition' mark the user that you want
to delete and click on <Delete>.
• Confirm the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
<Search>
Searches for users.
• In window 'User definition' click on <Search>.
• In window 'Search' under "Search text" enter the name
of the user and select "Search direction" and "Options".
Note
For possible settings in window 'Search'
please see chapter 8.11. „Search" on
page 264.
<Check>
Checks whether users are defined correctly.
• In window 'User definition' click on <Check>.
<Update>
Updates the display of users.
• Click on <Update> to update the display of users.
Close window
• Click on <Close> to close the window 'User definition'.
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7.2.7.8. Configuration\Reports\Output reports
With this command you open the window 'Output report
definition'. Here you edit output reports, which determine
the layout of reports in Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Reports\Output
reports>.
Fig. 55: Output report definition
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<Edit>
Opens the window for editing output report definitions.
Note
You can only edit output reports if these
are defined.
• In window 'Output report definition' mark the output
report that you want to edit and click on <Edit>.
Note
For editable settings please see <Insert>
in this chapter.
<Insert>
Opens the window for creating output reports.
• In window 'Output report definition' click on <Insert>.
• In window 'Create new record' under "Output report"
enter an integer between 1 and 9999.
Note
In field "Copy data from" you can copy
the definitions of other available output
reports.
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• If you want to copy an output report definition go to
'Create new record' and enter the output report no.
under "Copy data from" or click on to select an output
report from the list.
• Click on <OK> to create the output report.
Fig. 56: Create new record: output report
"Name"
An output report is identified in Vectron Commander 7 by
output report number and name.
• Enter an output report name in field "Name".
Save output report definition
• Click on <OK> to save the configuration of the output
report definition.
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Fig. 57: Edit output report definition
<Delete>
Deletes output reports.
• In window 'Output report definition' mark the output
report that you want to delete and click on <Delete>.
• Confirm the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
<Search>
Searches for output reports.
• In window 'Output report definition' click on <Search>.
• In window 'Search' under "Search text" enter the name
of the output report and select "Search direction" and
"Options".
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Note
For possible settings in window 'Search'
please see chapter 8.11. „Search" on
page 264.
<Templates>
Loads output reports.
• In window 'Output report definition' click on <Templa-
tes>.
• In window 'Mark output reports' tick the output reports
that you want to load and click on <Execute>.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the loading of output reports.
<Check>
Checks whether output reports are defined correctly.
• In window 'Output report definition' click on <Check>.
<Update>
Updates the display of output reports.
• Click on <Update> to update the display of output re-
ports.
Close window
• Click on <Close> to close the window 'Output report
definition'.
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7.2.7.9. Configuration\Reports\Report definition
With this command you open the window 'Report defi-
nition'. Here you edit report definitions and define their
content.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Settings\Report
definition>.
Fig. 58: Report definition
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<Edit>
Opens the window for editing report definitions.
Note
You can only edit report definitions if
reports are defined.
• In window 'Report definition' mark the report that you
want to edit and click on <Edit>.
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7.2.7.10. Configuration\Reports\Report templates
With this command you open the window 'Report templates
definition'. Here you edit report templates and define their
content.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Settings\Report
templates>.
Fig. 59: Report templates definition
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<Edit>
Opens the window for editing report template definitions.
Note
You can only edit report template defini-
tions if report templates are defined.
• In window 'Report template definition' mark the report
template that you want to edit and click on <Edit>.
Note
For editable settings see <Insert> in this
chapter.
<Insert>
Opens the window for creating report templates.
• In window 'Report template definition' click on <Insert>.
• In window 'Create new record' under "Report template"
enter an integer between 1 and 9999.
Note
In field "Copy data from" you can copy
the definitions of other available report
templates.
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• If you want to copy a report template definition go to
'Create new record' and enter the report template no.
under "Copy data from" or click on to select a report
template from the list.
• Click on <OK> to create the report template.
Fig. 60: Create new record: Report template
"Name"
A report template is identified in Vectron Commander 7 by
report template number and name.
• Enter a report template name in field "Name".
Save report template definition
• Click on <OK> to save the configuration of the report
template definition.
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Fig. 61: Edit report template definition
<Delete>
Deletes report templates.
• In window 'Report template definition' mark the report
template that you want to delete and click on <Delete>.
• Confirm the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
<Search>
Searches for report templates.
• In window 'Report template definition' click on <Search>.
• In window 'Search' under "Search text" enter the name
of the report template and select "Search direction" and
"Options".
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Note
For possible settings in window 'Search'
please see chapter 8.11. „Search" on
page 264.
<Templates>
Loads report templates.
• In window 'Report template definition' click on <Templa-
tes>.
• In window 'Mark report templates' tick the report temp-
lates that you want to load and click on <Execute>.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the loading of report templates.
<Check>
Checks whether report templates are defined correctly.
• In window 'Report template definition' click on <Check>.
<Update>
Updates the display of report templates.
• Click on <Update> to update the display of report temp-
lates.
Close window
• Click on <Close> to close the window 'Report template
definition'.
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7.2.7.11. Configuration\Licences
With this command you open the window for licence infor-
mation.
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Licences>.
Fig. 62: Licences
<Update>
Updates the display of licences.
• Click on <Update> to update the display of licences.
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<Licence manager>
Opens the licence manager.
Note
You can only open the licence manager if
a Hardlock is connected to the PC.
• In window 'Licences' click on <Licence manager> to open
the licence manager.
<New>
Opens the window for input of a licence key.
• In window 'Hardlock Licenses' click on <New> to enter a
licence key.
• In field "License code" enter the licence key and click on
<OK>.
<Update>
Updates the display of licences.
• In window 'Hardlock Licenses' click on <Update> to up-
date the display of licences.
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Fig. 63: Licence manager
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7.2.8. Helper functions
With commands in this menu you configure external
programs that you can start from Vectron Commander 7,
initialize modems, create program links and install commu-
nication services.
7.2.8.1. Helper functions\External programs\
Configure external applications
Opens the window for configuration of external programs.
• In the menu bar click on <Helper functions\External pro-
grams\Configure external applications>.
"Name"
In this cell you enter the name of the program to be star-
ted. It is entered under <Helper functions\External applica-
tions>. A click on this entry starts the configured program.
• In cell "Name" enter the name of the program to be
started.
"Command line"
In this cell you enter the file name of the start file.
• In cell "Command line" enter the file name of the pro-
gram to be started with the file extension.
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"Working directory"
In cell "Working directory" you have to enter the path in
which the start file is stored.
• In cell "Working directory" enter the path in which the
start file is stored.
<Fill column>
Opens the window for filling columns. All cells in the selec-
ted column are filled with the same value.
• Mark a cell in the column, which you want to fill with the
same value.
• Click on <Fill column> to open the window.
• In window 'Fill column' enter the value that you want to
enter to all cells of the selected column.
• Click on <OK> to enter the value to the cells.
• Confirm the confirmation prompt with <Yes>.
Save configuration
• Click on <OK> to save the configuration of external pro-
grams.
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Fig. 64: Configure external applications
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7.2.8.2. Helper functions\Modem\Init. branch
modem
Opens the window for initializing branch modems.
• In the menu bar click on <Helper functions\Modem\Init.
branch modem>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to initialize the branch modem.
• In window 'Settings' select the "Modem" to be initia-
lized.
Note
You find the configuration of the modems
displayed in the selection list of field "Mo-
dem" under <Configuration\Parameters\
Hardware\Modems>.
• In window 'Settings' select the "Interface" to which the
modem is connected.
• In window 'Settings' select the "Baud rate" with which
the modem communicates and click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the initialization.
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Fig. 65: Init branch modem
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7.2.8.3. Helper functions\Modem\Init. local mo-
dem
Opens the window for initializing local modems.
• In the menu bar click on <Helper functions\Modem\Init.
local modem>.
Note
As soon as you have made the minimum
settings in the assistant you can click on
<Execute> to initialize the local modem.
• In window 'Settings' select the "Modem" to be initia-
lized.
Note
You find the configuration of the modems
displayed in the selection list of field "Mo-
dem" under <Configuration\Parameters\
Hardware\Modems>.
• In window 'Settings' select the "Interface" to which the
modem is connected.
• In window 'Settings' select the "Baud rate" with which
the modem communicates and click on <Continue>.
• Check your settings in window 'Summary' and click on
<Execute>.
• Read the hints under 'Done' and click on <Finish> to com-
plete the initialization.
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Fig. 66: Init local modem
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7.2.8.4. Helper functions\Create program short-
cuts
This command opens the window for creating program
shortcuts. You can create program shortcuts for Vectron
Commander 7 and the communication module.
• In the menu bar click on <Helper functions\Create pro-
gram shortcuts>.
7.2.8.4.1. Vectron Commander
• Click on the tab "Vectron Commander".
"Shortcut name"
• Enter the name of the shortcut.
"Station number"
• Enter the station number of the PC on which you want to
create the shortcuts.
"Desktop"
• Tick "Desktop" if you want to create a shortcut on the
desktop.
• Tick "General" if you want to create the shortcut for all
users of the PC.
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"Start menu"
• Tick "Start menu" if you want to create a shortcut in the
start menu.
• Tick "General" if you want to create the shortcut for all
users of the PC.
• In field "Folder name" enter the name of the folder in
start menu where you want to store the shortcut.
"Quick launch bar"
• Tick "Quick launch bar" if you want to create a shortcut
there.
"Register file associations"
• Tick "Register file associations" if you want to create
shortcuts in the Windows-registration file.
<Create shortcuts>
• Click on <Create shortcuts> to create shortcuts at the
selected locations.
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Fig. 67: Create program shortcuts to Vectron
Commander 7
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7.2.8.4.2. Communication module
• Click on the tab "Communication module".
"Shortcut name"
• Enter the name of the shortcut.
"Station number"
• Enter the station number of the PC on which you want to
create the shortcuts.
"Desktop"
• Tick "Desktop" if you want to create a shortcut on the
desktop.
• Tick "General" if you want to create the shortcut for all
users of the PC.
"Start menu"
• Tick "Start menu" if you want to create a shortcut in the
start menu.
• Tick "General" if you want to create the shortcut for all
users of the PC.
• In field "Folder name" enter the name of the folder in
start menu where you want to store the shortcut.
"Autostart"
• Tick "Autostart", if you want to create a shortcut in the
Autostart-folder.
"Quick launch bar"
• Tick "Quick launch bar" if you want to create a shortcut
there.
"Register file associations"
• Tick "Register file associations" if you want to create
shortcuts in the Windows-registration file.
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<Create shortcuts>
• Click on <Create shortcuts> to create shortcuts at the
selected locations.
Fig. 68: Create program shortcuts to the communication
module
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7.2.8.5. Helper functions\Setup communication
services
Opens the window for installing and deinstalling communi-
cation services.
• In the menu bar click on <Helper functions\Setup com-
munication services>.
"Service"
• In field "Service" enter the service number.
"State"
The field "State" informs you whether a service is installed
or deinstalled.
"Installation path"
The field "Installation path" informs you in which path the
service is installed.
"Station number"
• Enter the "Station number".
"Start type"
• In field "Start type" select from the list how the service
is to be started.
"Login as"
• In this field select whether you want to log in with the
local system account or with another account.
• If required enter the account password in field "Pass-
word" and "Password confirmation".
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"Copy files to local PC"
• Tick "Copy files to local PC" if you want to copy the ser-
vice files to the local PC.
<Uninstall>
• Click on <Uninstall> to uninstall the selected service.
<Install>
• Click on <Install> to install the selected service.
Fig. 69: Setup communication services
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7.2.9. Window
With commands in this menu you arrange windows in the
working pane, close windows and setback window settings.
7.2.9.1. Window\Overlapping
Arranges opened windows overlapping.
• In the menu bar click on <Windows\Overlapping>.
7.2.9.2. Window\One below the other
Arranges opened windows one below the other.
• In the menu bar click on <Windows\One below the other>.
7.2.9. 3. Window\Side by side
Arranges opened windows side by side.
• In the menu bar click on <Windows\Side by side>.
7.2.9.4. Window\Close
Closes the currently marked window.
• In the menu bar click on <Windows\Close>.
7.2.9. 5. Windows\Close all
Closes all opened windows.
• In the menu bar click on <Windows\Close all>.
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7.2.9.6. Window\Reset window settings
Resets changed window settings to default.
• In the menu bar click on <Windows\Reset window set-
tings>.
• Read the note and click on <OK>.
7.2.10. Help
With commands in this menu you call the helper functions
of Vectron Commander 7 and program information.
7.2.10.1. Help\View readme
Opens the change documentation of Vectron Commander 7
in your text editor.
• In the menu bar click on <Help\Readme lesen>.
7.2.10.2. Help\Vectron on the web
Opens the Vectron Homepage in your Internet browser.
• In the menu bar click on <Help\Vectron on the web>.
7.2.10. 3. Help\Send feedback mail
Opens your E-mail program with a template for sending a
feedback mail.
• In the menu bar click on <Help\Send feedback mail>.
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7.2.10.4. Help\About
Opens the window with copyright- and version information
on Vectron Commander 7.
• In the menu bar click on <Help\About>.
Fig. 70: Version information
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7.3. Toolbar
The toolbar contains important commands of the menu bar.
You can call the commands with a click on an icon.
Icon Command Shortcut key
Display reports CTRL + B
Print reports CTRL + D
Pollings overview
Call pollings CTRL + Alt + L
Edit ECR programs CTRL + P
ECR program
assistants
Transmit ECR
programs
CTRL + Alt + P
Call ECR programs Shift + CTRL + Alt + P
Communication
journal
CTRL + Alt + J
Display
communication jobs
Shift + CTRL + Alt + J
Evaluate
communication jobs
CTRL + Alt + W
Edit ECRs Shift + CTRL + K
Vectron POS
Anywhere
CTRL + Alt + A
Call basic information CTRL + Alt + B
Edit user Shift + CTRL + U
Logoff current user
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Icon Command Shortcut key
Execute communica-
tion module
CTRL + Alt + C
Start communication
monitor
Shift + CTRL + Alt + C
7.3.1. Explanation of commands
<Display reports>
Opens the assistant for display of reports.
<Print reports>
Opens the assistant for print of reports.
<Pollings overview>
Opens the assistant for display of polling overviews.
<Call pollings>
Opens the assistant for call of pollings.
<Edit ECR programs>
Opens the assistant for editing ECR programs.
<ECR program assistant>
Opens the ECR program assistant in which you can edit e.g.
icons, buttons, layouts and table maps.
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<Transmit ECR programs>
Opens the assistant for transmitting ECR programs.
<Call ECR programs >
Opens the assistant for calling ECR programs.
<Communication journal>
Opens the communication journal.
<Display communication jobs>
Displays the current communication jobs.
<Evaluate communication jobs >
Opens the assistant for evaluating communication jobs.
<Edit ECRs>
Opens the assistant for editing ECR definitions.
<Vectron POS Anywhere>
Opens the assistant for establishing a Vectron-POS-Any-
where connection.
<Call basic information>
Opens the assistant for calling the basic information of an
ECR.
<Edit user>
Opens the assistant for editing user definitions.
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<Logoff current user>
Logs off the current user.
<Execute communication module>
Starts the communication module.
<Start communication monitor>
Starts the communication monitor.
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7.4. Choose entries from selection fields
This chapter informs you on the selection of entries from
selection fields. Vectron Commander 7 provides various
display modes for selection of entries. The mode is confi-
gured in parameters. Default setting is the "Automatically"
mode, which is described in the following.
Note
You find the settings for selection of
entries under <Configuration\Parameters\
User\Default settings\Settings\User in-
terface> under "Selection fields".
The example for creation of output reports illustrates how
the display changes with default setting "Automatically".
If there are up to 20 entries in window 'Output report defi-
nition' you select the entries from a so-called "Combo Box"
as marked in red in figure 71: "Combo Box" on page 245.
Fig. 71: "Combo Box"
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Reports\Output
reports>.
• In window 'Output report definition' click on <Insert>.
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• In window 'Create new record' under "Output report"
enter an integer between 1 and 9999.
• In window 'Create new record' under "Copy data from"
click on the
-icon to select an output report from the
list.
As of the 21st entry you select the entries in window 'Out-
put report definition' from a so-called "Selection window",
as marked in red in figure 72: "Selection window" on page
246.
Fig. 72: "Selection window"
• In the menu bar click on <Configuration\Reports\Output
reports>.
• In window 'Output report definition' click on <Insert>.
• In window 'Create new record' under "Output report"
enter an integer between 1 and 9999.
• In window 'Create new record' under "Copy data from"
click on the
-icon to open the window for selection of
an output report.
• In window 'Copy data from' select an output report and
click on <OK>.
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8. Recurring settings
In Vectron Commander 7 there are settings where you have to fill
in identical input fields in different program parts. This chapter
tells you how to make these settings.
8.1. Select polling
Here you determine which polling is considered in the se-
lected program part.
With the polling selection you influence for example the
number of polling data to be edited.
You have several options for selecting a polling.
Fig. 73: Select polling
Enter date
• Click in the date field under "Polling" to enter the date
via the keyboard.
• Click on the
-icon to choose a date from the selection
window.
Enter time
• Click in the time field under "Polling" to enter the time
via the keyboard.
• Mark the hours, minutes or seconds in the time fields
and click on the
-icon to adjust the time.
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Select polling
• Click on the
-icon to open the window for polling selec-
tion.
• Mark the polling in the overview.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your entries.
Note
You can tick the "Details" field to display
polling number and -type in the overview.
Note
In field "Polling range" you can select the
range to be displayed in overview.
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Fig. 74: Select pollings
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8.2. Select polling range
Here you determine which pollings are considered in the
selected program part.
With the polling range selection you can reduce the file
size of a polling export or the number of pages in a report.
You have several options for selecting a polling range.
Fig. 75: Select polling range
Enter date
• Click in the date fields under "From" and "To" to enter
the date via the keyboard.
• Click on the
-icon to choose a date from the selection
window.
Enter time
• Click in the time fields under "From" and "To" to enter
the date via the keyboard.
• Mark the hours, minutes or seconds in the time fields
and click on the
-icon to adjust the time.
Select polling
• Click on the
-icon to open the window for polling selec-
tion.
• Mark the pollings in window 'Select polling' under "Over-
view".
• Click on <OK> to confirm your entries.
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Note
You can tick the "Details" field to display
polling number and -type in the overview.
Note
In field "Polling range" you can select the
range to be displayed in overview.
Fig. 76: Select pollings
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8.3. Select polling
With this selection you choose the pollings to be displayed
in the report.
• Tick the weekdays the pollings of which shall be dis-
played in the report.
• Tick "Only Z pollings" if only these shall be displayed in
the report.
Fig. 77: Select pollings
8.4. Select polling types
Here you determine which polling types are displayed in
the report.
• Tick "Regular pollings" if all pollings except shift pol-
lings shall be displayed in the report.
• Tick "Shift pollings" if these shall be displayed in the
report and in field "Shift-ID" enter the identification
number of the shift polling.
Note
If you enter 0 in field "Shift-ID" all shift
pollings are displayed in the report.
Fig. 78: Select polling types
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8.5. Select export mode
Here you determine how the export is to be carried out in
the selected program part.
Through selection of the export mode you can adapt the
data so that they can be further processed by external
programs.
Fig. 79: Select export mode
8.5.1. Automatic export
No settings are required for "Automatic export". The soft-
ware uses the default settings.
Note
You find the default settings for "Automa-
tic export" under <Configuration\Parame-
ters\Data interface\Export\Pollings>.
8.5.2. Manual export with template
For "Manual export with template" you have to select a
template, which has to be configured before you can use it.
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Note
You find the default settings for "Manual
export" under <Configuration\Parame-
ters\Data interface\Export\Pollings>.
8.5.3. Manual export
You have to determine all settings for "Manual export"
yourself.
Fig. 80: Manual export, select options
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8.5.3.1. Manual export select options
In window 'Options' you select the settings for manual
export.
"Export file(s)"
• In field "Export file(s)" enter path and name of the
export file. You can enter several file names, separated
by semicolon. If you enter several file names the same
information is written to each of the files.
"Max. line length"
• Enter a number in field "Max. line length" to determine
how many characters are maximally written into a line
during polling export.
"Data type marks"
• Tick "Data type marks", if you want to export the ECR
programs with data type marks. During export the data
type is written into the file.
"ANSI character set"
• Tick "ANSI character set" if you want to export the ECR
programs using the ANSI-character set.
"Mode"
• Select the "Mode" to be used for polling export.
"Polling types"
• Under "Polling types" select the pollings to be exported.
"Only Z pollings"
• Tick "Only Z pollings" if only these shall be exported.
"Only not exported"
• Tick "Only not exported" if only not yet exported pol-
lings shall be exported.
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"Export report definitions"
• Tick "Export report definitions" if texts of Vectron Com-
mander 7 with polling information shall be exported.
"Currency settings"
At present Vectron Commander 7 does not support this
function.
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8.6. Select report data
Here you determine the report data to be considered in the
selected program part.
With report data selection you can reduce e.g. the file size
of a polling export or the number of displayed reports.
Note
You find the default settings for "Manual
export" under <Configuration\Parame-
ters\Data interface\Export\Pollings>.
Fig. 81: Select report data
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8.7. Select ECR programs
Here you determine the ECR programs to be considered in
the selected program part.
With ECR program selection you can reduce e.g. the file
size of an export.
• Tick "Export ECR programs".
• Select the "ECR program mode" from the list.
• Tick the ECR programs that you want to export.
Fig. 82: Select ECR programs
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8.8. Select options
In window 'Options' you define e.g. how data is exported.
Fig. 83: Select options
"Zero suppresssion"
• Tick "Zero suppression" if empty data fields are to be
suppressed.
"ANSI character set"
• Tick "ANSI-character set" if data shall be processed
using the ANSI-character set.
"Export file(s)"
• Enter path and name in field "Export file(s)". You can
enter several file names, separated by semicolons.
"Comment"
• In field "Comment" enter a description, which indicates
the file content.
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8.9. Select comparison levels
In window 'Comparison levels' you define comparisons
between POS systems.
Fig. 84: Select comparison levels
<Add comparison...>
The command <Add comparison...> opens the window for
adding comparisons.
• Click on <Add comparison...>.
• In window 'ECR marking' tick those POS systems that
you want to add to comparisons.
• In window 'Pollings' choose the polling settings of the
comparison.
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Note
For possible settings in window 'Pollings'
please see chapter 8.2. „Select polling
range" on page 250, chapter 8.3. „Select
polling" on page 252 and chapter 8.4.
„Select polling types" on page 252.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your settings.
<Edit comparison...>
Opens the window for editing comparisons.
• Mark the comparison that you want to edit.
• Click on <Edit comparison...>.
• Edit the settings.
• Click on <OK> to confirm your settings.
<Delete comparison>
Deletes comparisons.
• Mark the comparison that you want to delete.
• Click on <Delete comparison...>.
<Move up>
Moves up comparisons in the list.
• Click on <Move up> to move up a comparison.
<Move down>
Moves down comparisons in the list.
• Click on <Move up> to move down a comparison.
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8.10. Select mode
Determines the mode in which the ECR programs are ope-
ned.
Fig. 85: Select mode
"Continue with current data"
"Continue with current data" opens those ECR programs,
which are currently stored in Vectron Commander 7.
• In window 'Select mode' choose "Continue with current
data".
• Click on <Execute> to open the ECR programs.
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"Call data from the ECR"
"Call data from the ECR" starts the communication module
and calls the ECR programs from the POS system.
• In window 'Select mode' choose "Call data from the
ECR".
• Click on <Execute> to call the ECR programs.
"Copy data from another ECR"
"Copy data from another ECR" opens the ECR programs of
another POS system, currently stored in Vectron Comman-
der 7.
• In window 'Select mode' choose "Copy data from ano-
ther ECR" and click on <Select>.
• In window 'Select ECR' choose the POS system the ECR
programs of which you want to copy and click on <OK>.
• Click on <Execute> to open the ECR programs.
"Read data from dump"
"Read data from dump" imports the ECR programs from a
dump.
• In window 'Select mode' choose "Read data from dump".
• In window 'Select mode' under "File" enter the path
where the dump is stored or click on the
-icon to se-
lect the path.
• Click on <Execute> to call the ECR programs.
"Start with empty data"
"Start with empty data" opens empty ECR programs.
• In window 'Select mode' choose "Start with empty data".
• Click on <Execute> to open the ECR programs.
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8.11. Search
Here you define the search criteria for a text.
Fig. 86: Search
"Search text"
• In field "Search text" enter the text you want to search
for.
"Search direction"
• In field "Search direction" you determine the direction.
"Options"
• Tick "Case sensitive" if capitalization is to be considered
for search.
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9. Glossary
ANSI character set
ANSI is the abbreviation for American National Standards Institu-
te. The ANSI-character set is one that contains special characters,
for example umlaut. ANSI is the Windows-character set.
Clerk
The 'Clerk' in Commander 7 corresponds to the 'Seller' in Com-
mander 6.
Data type mark
A data type mark describes the data type of a data field, for ex-
cample in an export file. The data type can be e.g. "TX" for text or
"NR" for integer data.
Dump
A dump is an image of a VPOS-system. A dump stores the ECR
programming and the sales data.
ECR definition
An ECR definition contains settings, which Vectron Commander 7
requires for communication with VPOS-systems.
ECR program
ECR programs contain the programming of VPOS-systems.
Job chain
A job chain processes several communication tasks in a pre-defi-
ned order, e.g. polling calls.
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Mask view and table view
The mask view in the working pane displays just one record. Each
line contains the information of one field.
The table view in the working pane displays all records. Each line
contains one record.
Operator
The 'operator' in Commander 7 corresponds to the 'Clerk' in Com-
mander 6.
Output report
An output report determines content and layout of reports.
Polling
A polling contains data that is called from VPOS-systems, particu-
larly sales. With each call a polling of a VPOS-system is stored. A
polling can be identified by ECR number, date and time of the call.
POS
POS is the abbreviation for Point Of Sale.
Report
A report shows PLU-, operator- and sales data of VPOS-systems.
Reports can be displayed on the screen or printed on a printer.
Timer
Timers automatically start tasks at defined times.
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VPA
VPA is the abbreviation for Vectron POS-Anywhere-driver file.
The VPA-driver file is required for remote maintenance of VPOS-
systems.
VPOS
VPOS is the abbreviation for Vectron POS.
This abbreviation designates software if VPOS is followed by figu-
res, e.g. VPOS 4.2.0.0. The figures indicate the software version.
This abbreviation designates POS systems if VPOS is followed by
the name of the POS model, e.g. VPOS MobilePro.
VPP
VPP is the abbreviation for Vectron-POS-Programming driver file.
The VPP-driver file is required for the table configuration of POS
programs in Vectron Commander 7.
X-polling
An X-polling calls data from VPOS-systems. After the polling the
data is not deleted from the VPOS-system.
Z-polling
A Z-polling calls data from VPOS-systems. After the polling the
data is deleted from the VPOS-system.
Zero suppression
The zero suppression suppresses empty data fields, e.g. for export
or import.
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10. Errors, possible reasons and
troubleshooting
This chapter informs you about errors, possible reasons and trou-
bleshooting.
Error Possible reasons Troubleshooting
You cannot install
Vectron Com-
mander 7 and the
message "Vect-
ron Commander 7
programs active" is
displayed.
".run" files available
in the Cache-direc-
tory.
Delete the ".run"
files in a standard
installation from
the Cache-directory
<\Vectron\VCom7\
Cache>.
Vectron Comman-
der 7 does not
start.
The installation of
Vectron Comman-
der 7 is faulty.
Install Vectron Com-
mander 7 again.
The hardlock is not
connected.
Connect the hard-
lock.
No valid licence
available.
Purchase a vaild
licence.
Vectron Comman-
der 7 does not start
although a hardlock
is connected.
The hardlock-driver
is not installed pro-
perly.
Install the hardlock-
driver again.
The hardlock does
not work in the se-
lected USB-port.
Plug the hardlock
into another USB-
port.
The hardlock is
faulty.
Have the hardlock
exchanged.
You cannot log in to
Vectron Comman-
der 7. The software
is closed after the
third login failed.
False entry of user
name or password.
Check the input
of user name and
password.
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Error Possible reasons Troubleshooting
The user is not
created.
Create the user.
Commands in menu-
and tool bar can
only be called to a
limited extent.
A user with the
desired rights is not
created.
Create a user with
the desired rights.
No display of re-
ports possible.
The VPOS-system
is not initialized
properly.
Initialize the VPOS-
system and call
the ECR programs
again.
The window 'ECR
selection' in Vect-
ron Commander 7
does not show all
VPOS-systems.
The basic informati-
on of the VPOS-sys-
tems has not been
called.
Call the basic infor-
mation of the VPOS-
systems.
In the ECR defini-
tion the selected
licence mode for
VPOS-systems is
not "Fully licensed".
Change the licen-
se mode to "Fully
licensed" in ECR
configuration.
The job "Call ECR
programs" is inter-
rupted.
In the ECR defini-
tion the entered
memory for VPOS-
systems is not
sufficient.
Enter the actually
available memory
in VPOS-systems in
the ECR definition.
Increase the "Me-
mory overhead" in
parameters.
You cannot use a
VPOS-keyboard
under Vectron-POS-
Anywhere.
The keyboard profi-
les are not configu-
red correctly.
Control the VPOS-
system with the
PC-keyboard and
check the keyboard
profiles.
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11. Customer service
In case of questions and if you need help with the operation of
Vectron Commander 7 please do not hesitate to contact your
Vectron-dealer.
12. Document revision
Date Modifications
18.12.2009 First creation and publication
27.12.2012 Update Vectron POS support
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