(Maitre'D 2003, from Service Pack 6 and later versions of Maitre'D)
P.O.S. Control
This option allows calling an external program from the server number screen
by simply touching the Punch Clock button. It is possible to call most
external programs whose suffix is ".exe". For example, you could
give access to Windows' Calculator program.
Notes: Beware that some external programs could
enter in conflict with the Maitre'D workstation or back-office application
while active, and even after they close. 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 enable this option, 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:
PunchCmd="Your command"
Note: After modifying the INI file, redo workstation data.
