Drop-Down Menu Items

[ActorsWithaClue]

I am an event consultant, and I am going to be setting up a dinner and event...this will be my first go-around with this, and I'd like to use drop-downs for the menu choices, and I'd like to set up an inventory to count the choices. How do I do this?

Thanks,

Lori

[RHatch · Accepted solution]

I am going to assume you are using the Square Point of Sale app.  There are a couple of ways to do this.

One) Every dish is a seperate item.  Load them into the register grid, tap and go.

Example

Main 1

Main 2

Side 1

Side 2

Etc.

Two)  Group them,  When you click on the group it gives you the options for that group.

Main - Main1, main2

Side - Side1, Side2

Both options will allow you to track inventory.

[ActorsWithaClue]

I'm on a computer...I have the App for last-minute stuff, but rarely are walk-ins allowed. Ordering is always done online.

[RHatch]

It's the same thing.  If you do option one the items will be placed on the site individually.  If you do option two they will be grouped and it will give them a drop down.  This is assuming you are using the Square Website offering.

[ActorsWithaClue]

I'm totally confused. I don't see Options anywhere, and I only have an online store. I'm going to have to call Support and have them walk me through it.

[RHatch]

Here are the instructions.  From the Dashboard

Go to Items

Create New Item.

Enter the information.  If you want to group them, like all Main dish options together, click add variables and add all the choices.  Each Variable is considered a separate item as far as inventory.

Once you have all your items entered.

Go to the Online Store, Select your location if you have more than one.

I assume you have already set up your square online store.

Click Store Editor

Add a Goods or service Section if needed.

Add item

Select import from library

Select all the items you want available.