The Tools Menu

The tools menu gives users the ability to run certain specified utilities on data.

The Tools menu should appear on the main screen of The General Store.  If it does not, you can add it:

1. Close The General Store.

2. Open Windows Notepad (Start > Programs > Accessories > Notepad)

3. On the first line, type this exactly:   Month To Date Cash Drawer,mthcds.dll,mthcds

4. Click File > Save as...

5. Navigate to the c:\Genstore\TGSData folder

6. In the "Filename..." field, enter this exactly:   "function.win"  (Note:   the quotes are required)

7. Close Notepad, open The General Store.  You should have a "Tools" entry on the main screen.

Utilities can be added to the Tools menu following the format in #3 above.

While the Tools menu still provides a 'shortcut' version of running utilities, The General Store now provides a more specific utility application.

1. Open General Store Back Office

2. Click on:  Controls

3. Click on:  Execute DLL/EXE

4. Enter the name of the utility to run (you must include the file extension - .dll or .exe) or click on the Browse button to locate it in the \Genstore\TGSApps folder

5. Click Execute Process

We strongly recommend adding security to your software that will prevent users from accidentally accessing both the Tools Menu and the Controls Menu