3.31.0 - Limited Release
The following information details this release of Aztec
This is a Limited Release version of Aztec and no longer recommended for new users. For the best experience, please use Aztec 3.31.1 or above
Release Topics
Release Schedule
Production |
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1 October 2024 |
What's New
New Features
The following new features have been introduced in this version of Aztec.
Feature | Description |
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Omit VAT Line from receipts for selected Payment Methods |
This setting allows you to configure selected payment methods so that VAT/tax information is omitted from the receipt when printed |
Aztec Import - SFTP Location with Private Shared Key |
Aztec Import is now able to specify an SFTP location when setting up a location, this will enable Import to pick up files from a secure SFTP location for Aztec Import by providing a Private Shared Key (PSK) |
QR Code Printing by Size |
An update to QR codes on printed material now enables the size to be specified, small, medium or large. |
Aztec Card Tokenisation |
The tokenisation feature enables Aztec to capture card taken on MOA terminals - this will in turn up date the payment ZCPS table with unique reference. All these tokens shall also be available for Pay at Table devices and iOrder |
Multiple Merchant IDs |
This update allows multiple Merchant IDs (MIDs) to be used within a single site, providing greater flexibility for organisations that require separate MIDs for accounting and reconciliation purposes Requires FreedomPay 1.3.5 or higher
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Device IDs for Verifone Cloud Service Integrations |
When adding PIN Pad devices for Verifone Cloud Services it is now possible to include a specific 'Customer Device ID' per PED up to a maximum of 20 characters This can be found in Theme Modelling | Site Setup - when editing devices the custom device ID can be entered |
Live Data Feed - Payment Data Sent to Reward Partner |
This feature provides an alternative integration for payment data. When there is payment data that exists in in ZCPS logs, it will be sent to a loyalty service at the end of the day. No configuration is required for this feature |
Live Data Feed - Verifone Cloud Service Partner |
This feature captures the VCS card token in a transaction and sends it to Live Data Feed for an external Reward and Loyalty Program. This has the ability to manage both Ocius and VCS being setup at sites across the estate |
Live Data Feed - Ocius Card Token |
Ocius card token is now added to the service extract file of an external reward and loyalty provider and sent via live data feed |
Employee Bank Reports |
Enhancements to the Employee Bank Report printed on point of sales terminals now includes an itemised section of all payments and tips which aids server and manager reconciliation |
Clock Out and Employee Bank Reports |
Enhancements to the Clock Out and Employee Bank reports have been made to handle large total values and correctly display them when printed |
Z9 Terminals - Two Line Customer Display |
Z9 terminals support two line scrolling message on customer display screens two line scrolling is enabled on a customer display screen with AdMargin when model is selected as Z9. This is also active on screens only with serial customer display |
Z9 Terminals - Scan QR Codes |
Z9 terminals are now able to read a QR code using the terminal camera. This feature will also work with barcodes. This feature is available when Z9 is selected as Hardware type in Theme Modelling terminal configuration |
Gift Receipts |
This new terminal function allows POS operators to print a gift receipt for both open and closed accounts which does not include any pricing information |
Product Lookup and Search by Reference |
When using the product search function on POS terminals a new option allows operators to search by a reference as well as the product name In addition more information can now be displayed on the POS terminal to enable operators to provide guests with specific product detail, which is taken from Product Modelling | Country of Origin field |
Member Admissions |
This functionality is included within this release but is customer specific and not available as a general feature
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Gift Aid & Donations |
This functionality is included within this release but is customer specific and not available as a general feature
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Gift Aid Reporting |
This functionality is included within this release but is customer specific and not available as a general feature
The Gift Aid App enables customer to login and view the reports related to Gift Aid |
Aztec Import - New Entities & Attributes |
This functionality is included within this release but is customer specific and not available as a general feature
The following additions have been made to the Aztec Import:
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Aztec Import - Sales Area Reference |
A reference field has been added to sales areas to enable a custom ID up to 40 characters to be configured, any XML imports from 3rd parties that need to specify a Sales Area can use the external reference for price band mapping instead of the Aztec ID or Sales AreaName This field is located in Base Data | Estate Structure | Sales Areas | Sales Area Settings |
DigiTickets Integration |
This functionality is included within this release but is customer specific and not available as a general feature
Guests can book their entry in advance via the DigiTickets platform. This integration enables the POS system to receive and process ticket orders. POS terminals can scan and redeem tickets in both online and offline modes, with the flexibility to redeem tickets either in full or partially |
Handheld Admission Scanner |
This functionality is included within this release but is customer specific and not available as a general feature
Handheld Admission Scanner / Queue buster processes offline admissions and footfall for members |
Technical Changes
The following new features have been introduced in this version of Aztec.
Feature | Description |
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Increase per EPoS terminal transaction limits |
This functionality is included within this release but is customer specific and not available as a general feature
Support a full virtual EPoS Controller model. This virtual instance of the device to run on the Aztec PC with the ability to support upwards of 20 tills and virtual tills |
Support a Full Virtual EPoS Controller Model |
This functionality is included within this release but is customer specific and not available as a general feature
Till Audit Trail size is increased by 4x from current 65536 transactions per device |
Aztec SQL 2022 Support |
This version of Aztec has been developed to be compatible with SQL Server 2022 for Head Office, Single Site Master and Site installations. This support can take the form of the following configurations:
SQL Server 2022 is only available for 64-bit platforms. Cross-platform upgrade is not supported. Currently Zonal offer no mechanism for bulk upgrades |
Additional Information
Z9 till hardware type is not supported on mixed estates where Head Office is on v3.31.0+ and sites are on a lower Aztec version (Aztec v3.29.0 and below)
For all Z9 tills, please continue to use and setup as XP POS till hardware type until the site has been upgraded to v3.31.0+
SQL Server 2008 is no longer supported for this version of Aztec, for more information on supported SQL version view the compatibility topic here