Summary:
NX App version 1.5.7 continues expanding table-side and operational efficiency with new features like Floor Plan drag-and-drop transfers, timed menu items, dark mode scheduling, and improved payment flexibility for negative balances. This release also addresses several high-impact bugs and introduces backend unification for API, device, and network connectivity management.
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✨ New Features & Improvements
- Floor Plan Drag & Drop:
- Drag orders from the Floor Plan Order Tab and drop them on tables for quick table transfers.
- Context Menu Enhancements:
- UI elements with long-press actions now show a vertical ellipsis icon.
- Users can also tap the ellipsis to access the context menu directly.
- Timed Menu Items (e.g. Pool Tables):
- Items marked as “Timed” will increment in price per minute.
- Supports multiple Price Points based on configuration in the NX Portal.
- Employees must end a timer before tendering the order; otherwise, prompt is shown.
- “End Timer” and “Adjust Timer” options are contextually available on the item.
- Table Management:
- Tables can be assigned a Default Area, which overrides the current order area at start.
- Auto-Ring Menu Items are now supported and triggered when orders are started on specific tables.
- Guest Count input now uses a streamlined UI with Min/Max guest count presets.
- Dark Mode by Time Range:
- POS Devices can now enter Dark Mode during specific time ranges configured in the Portal.
- Close Orders with Negative Balance:
- Orders with a negative balance can now be closed after prompting the employee to adjust applicable payments.
- Designed for venues who prefer not to void payments when reopening orders.
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đź› Bug Fixes
- NFC login now hides character input and requires Enter key to submit (debounce enforced).
- Standardized NFC behavior between native and USB modes, including legacy MIFARE support.
- Network drop detection now consistently triggers offline mode.
- Quick Ring no longer requires a pre-existing order to function.
- Voiding a gift card load correctly removes the load amount from the order.
- Gift Card sales category is now properly assigned at time of issuance.
- Gift Cards issued immediately after order creation now save reliably.
- Order List “New” button is no longer cut off on NX Handheld devices.
- Resolved a crash caused by rapid Check Item modifications.
- Closed-order payments can no longer be deleted by employees lacking the proper permission.
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🔧 Behind the Magic
- Unified API, device, and internet connection checks under a single heartbeat-driven system.
- Automatic Offline now consistently uses this unified heartbeat logic.
- Pay V1 system has been fully deprecated and removed.
- MQTT subscription changed from
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