Building your initial Pricebook in PDI C-Store Essentials is essential for managing inventory and pricing efficiently
There are multiple different ways to Build Your Initial Price Book:
Upload Your Existing Pricebook for Gilbarco Passport POS System
Requirements:
USB flash drive
Access to your main Passport station
Access to your back-office PC
1. Exporting Data from Gilbarco Passport POS System
Plug the USB flash drive into a USB port on the back of the main Passport station.
On the Passport station, navigate to:
Tools → Manager Workstation → Setup → Store → Extraction Tools → Export Data
Select Pricebook
Choose the USB drive location (E or F)
Click Start to begin extraction
Once extraction is complete, remove the USB flash drive and insert it into your back-office computer
2. Uploading Data to PDI C-Store Essentials
Log into PDI C-Store Essentials on your back-office computer
Click Store Settings to open the Get Started page
Select Upload your Pricebook file and either drag and drop the file or manually upload it
Wait about 10 minutes for the upload to complete
Upload Your Existing Pricebook for Verifone Product Line
PDI C-Store Essentials supports Pricebook extraction from all Verifone product lines, including:
Sapphire
Ruby 2
Ruby Ci
Commander
Uploading Your Pricebook from a Verifone POS System
Open PDI C-Store Essentials Communication Agent and go to Start → Setup my Pricebook → Upload Pricebook File
Click Upload your Pricebook file
Wait 10-15 minutes for the upload to complete
Using PDI C-Store Essentials' Common Items Database
This method allows you to import pre-existing items from the PDI C-Store Essentials database.
Log into PDI C-Store Essentials
Click Store Settings to go to the Get Started page
Navigate to Setup My Pricebook and click Import from C-Store Common Items
Select Category and Subcategory options ONLY
Assign department, tax type, and price to the selected items
Click Import Selected to add items to your Pricebook
Click Send All Added Items to Your Register or manually send item changes through Human Silhouette Icon > Send to POS
Transfer from Another PDI C-Store Essentials Account
This method allows you to import a Pricebook from an existing PDI C-Store Essentials account.
Log into PDI C-Store Essentials
Click Store Settings to go to the Get Started page
Click Setup My Pricebook → Import from Other Store's Pricebook
Enter the username and password of the store you’re importing from
Select the departments to transfer and click Import
Repeat for any additional departments
Navigate to the Human Silhouette Icon and then click on POS Settings and click Rebatch Pricebook
Select Entire Pricebook and click Send to Register
Build Your Own Pricebook Using the PDI C-Store Essentials Mobile App
Launch the PDI C-Store Essentials mobile app and log in
Owner or Mobile Pricebook access is required
Open Pricebook → Add/Update Item
Tap the camera icon and scan the item’s barcode
Enter item details (description, department, tax type, price)
Click Save Changes.
💡 Tip!: Use 'Remember values for next item' if adding multiple similar items
Repeat steps 3-5 for additional items
Navigate to Pricebook → Send Changes to Register
Click Send Item to Register
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to upload my Pricebook?
How long does it take to upload my Pricebook?
Uploads usually take 10-15 minutes, depending on file size.
What if my extracted Pricebook file is smaller than 100kb?
What if my extracted Pricebook file is smaller than 100kb?
This may indicate missing data. You may need to try Options B, C, or D or consult a local technician.
Can I upload a Pricebook using an Excel or CSV file?
Can I upload a Pricebook using an Excel or CSV file?
Yes! Click Upload Pricebook File and select Excel or CSV format.
Do all versions of Gilbarco Passport support Pricebook exports?
Do all versions of Gilbarco Passport support Pricebook exports?
No, some versions do not support extraction. If your file size is too small, consider Options B, C, or D.
What should I do if my Verifone upload fails?
What should I do if my Verifone upload fails?
Ensure your POS system is running PDI C-Store Essentials Communication Agent and try again.
Can I use multiple methods to build my Pricebook?
Can I use multiple methods to build my Pricebook?
Yes! You can combine different options to complete your Pricebook setup.
How do I edit an item after importing it?
How do I edit an item after importing it?
Go to Pricebook → Edit Item, make the necessary changes, and save.
Can I bulk update prices?
Can I bulk update prices?
Yes, use the Pricebook Upload feature or the C-Store Common Items Database for batch updates.
How do I send changes to my POS system?
How do I send changes to my POS system?
Navigate to Pricebook → Send to POS and click Send All Item Changes.
What if I forget my PDI C-Store Essentials login credentials?
What if I forget my PDI C-Store Essentials login credentials?
Use the Forgot Password option on the login page or contact support for assistance.