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Managing Products and Categories in Transaction Manager

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Overview

The Products module enables users to create, update, delete, import, and export products and product categories available for sale through a merchant’s terminal or POS system. It supports single-item management as well as bulk operations via CSV import.

Access Requirements

  • Valid login credentials
  • Merchant must be selected (for partners)
  • User permissions to manage products

Capabilities Overview

FunctionalityDescription
Search ProductsFilter products by code, name, type, price, and other attributes
Add ProductAdd a new item with full details, including type, price, and tax status
Edit ProductModify details of any existing item
Delete ProductRemove products no longer offered
Export ProductsDownload current product catalog as a CSV
Import ProductsUpload a new or bulk-modified product list using the Charge Anywhere template
Add CategoryAdd a new category
Edit CategoryEdit an existing category
Delete CategoryDelete an existing category

Managing Products

Navigating to Manage Products

  • Go to MY ACCOUNT > Products. From here, you select the Manage Products module.

Searching for Products

Use the search filter at the top of the screen to find specific products.

Search Filters:

  • Name: Product name or keyword.
  • Code: Unique product identifier (SKU).
  • Price: Unit price filter.
  • Allow Fractional Quantity: TRUE/FALSE – allows decimal quantity sales (e.g., liters).
  • Taxable: TRUE/FALSE – indicates if the item is subject to tax.
  • Category: Select from a dropdown of your predefined categories.
  • Product Type: Filter products based on terminal availability:
    • VT/BP: Virtual Terminal / Bill Pay.
    • QS: QuickSale.

Adding a New Product

1. Click the Add button.

2. Fill in the required product details:

  • Product Name/Code/Price: Basic item identification and unit cost.
  • Allow Fractional Quantity: Select True to allow decimal sales (e.g., liters) or False.
  • Tax Status: Select Taxable or Not Taxable.
  • Category: Assign the item to a category from the dropdown menu.
  • Product Type: Check the boxes for VT/BP and/or QS to determine which systems can sell this item.

3. Click Add to save the item to your list.

    The newly added product gets added to the products list in the Manage Products page.

    Exporting Products

    1. Click Export Products.
    2. The system downloads a .csv file listing all existing products.

    CSV Format Includes:

    ColumnField NameDescription
    ADescriptionThe human-readable name of the product.
    BCodeUnique product identifier or SKU.
    CPriceThe unit selling price.
    DisManualTRUE/FALSE flag for manual entry.
    ETaxableTRUE/FALSE flag indicating tax status.
    FCategoryThe category assigned to the product.
    GProductTypeTerminal availability (VT/BP, QS, or both).

    Importing Products (Bulk Upload)

    To bulk import products:

    1. Click Import Products.

    2. Click Download Products Import Template.

    The system downloads a .csv file listing all the columns for products.

    3. Fill in the required fields:

    Template Columns:

    ColumnField NameDescription
    ADescriptionThe human-readable name of the product.
    BCodeUnique product identifier or SKU.
    CPriceThe unit selling price.
    DisManual0/1 flag for manual entry.
    ETaxable0/1 flag indicating tax status.
    FCategoryThe category assigned to the product.

    4. Save the file in .csv format.

    5. On the Import page in the Transaction Manager, click Choose File, then upload your file.

    6. Click Import.

    Do not include commas in values. Use plain text formatting.

    7. A list of products uploaded is displayed. Click Process Products to process and complete the product import.

    Once uploaded, the Products imported successfully message is displayed, and the new products appear in the product table.

    Deleting Products

    1. Locate the product in the table and click the corresponding Delete icon.

    2. A pop-up appears with the message Are you sure you want to proceed?. Click OK to confirm deletion.

    3. The product gets deleted, and a confirmation message appears stating Product Deleted successfully!.

    Managing Categories

    The Manage Categories module allows you to organize your catalog into specific groups for better filtering and reporting.

    Navigating to Manage Categories

    • Go to MY ACCOUNT > Products. From here, you select the Manage Categories module.

    Adding a New Category

    1. Navigate to My Account > Products > Manage Categories.

    2. Click the Add icon.

    3. Enter the Category Name (e.g., Test New Category).

    4. Click ADD.

    5. A confirmation message Category Added Successfully will appear at the top of the screen, and the category is added to the table.

      Deleting a Category

      1. Locate the category in the list and click the Delete link next to the category description.

      2. A pop-up will appear asking, Are you sure you want to proceed?. Click OK.

      3. A confirmation message “Category Deleted successfully!” will be displayed, , and the category is deleted from the table.

        Best Practices

        • Define Categories First: Establish your categories before adding products to ensure consistent organization.
        • Check Product Types: Ensure items are correctly assigned to VT/BP or QS so they appear on the correct terminals.
        • Regular Backups: Use the Export Products feature to maintain a backup of your catalog.

        Change Log

        DateUpdate Summary
        March 3, 2026Added the Manage Categories section and updated the Manage Products section.
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