It is possible to call an external program from the order screen. Let's
say that you would like to have access the Calculator program from Windows,
it is possible to call it from the order screen using this function.
Type:
Other Commands
Command:
External Command
Usage:
External Command # [1 to 10]
Notes: Beware that some external programs could enter in conflict with
the Maitre'D workstation or back-office application while they are activated,
and even after they have been stopped. Test any such external application
thoroughly at your office before giving this access on site.
When possible, open the external program in full screen mode if there
is no keyboard attached, to avoid application focus issues. See the Minimize On External Command
instructions to remove that limitation in Maitre'D 2003, from Service
Pack 9 and later versions of Maitre'D.
Also, while an External Command is activated, the workstation functions
are suspended, including by default the printouts on shared printers for
which it is responsible. See the Process
Print Jobs in External Command instructions to remove that limitation
in Maitre'D 2003, from Service Pack 7 and later versions of Maitre'D.
To use an External Command, under the C:\Posera\MaitreD\Data directory,
in the Pos??.ini file (you will need to do it for every POS Ex.: Pos01.ini,
Pos02.ini), add the following configuration key and value:
ExtCmdX=CCCC
where X is the External Command number chosen in the Usage field above,
and CCCC is the External Command name.
Note: After modifying the INI file, redo workstation
data.
