Step-by-Step Process
Go to Your BackOffice Computer
Ensure you are using the Back Office Computer connected to the point-of-sale register
Locate the POS-Link shortcut on the desktop
2. Launch POSLink Application
Double-click the POSLink icon to launch the application
You may also right-click the shortcut and select "Open" to launch the application
Once the application launches you will see your store name listed on the top left side of the screen
On the right side of the screen there will be a status indicator confirming what point of sale the computer is connected to
A settings icon will be listed underneath the status indicator
There will also be 3 primary options listed in the middle of the screen
Last Price Change
Last Day Report
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3. Click the Settings Icon on Top-Right
In the top-right corner, click on the Settings icon
A dropdown list will then appear with 3 different options to choose from
From the menu, choose Generate PLU Data
Once you have selected the Generate PLU Data option, a PLU List XML file will be created in a Program File on your BackOffice computer
4. Locate the Extracted PLUList
The PLUList will be saved in the following directory:
C:\Gemcom\bin\out Folder
C:\Program Files (x86)\CStore Essentials\POS Link\Service\Archive\PLUList
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the PLUList after extraction?
Where can I find the PLUList after extraction?
The PLUList will be found in the following directories:
C:\Gemcom\bin\out Folder
C:\Program Files (x86)\CStore Essentials\POS Link\Service\Archive\PLUList
What if I can't find the PLUList file?
What if I can't find the PLUList file?
If the PLUList is not found in the specified directories, ensure that the extraction process was completed without errors.
Double-check that you're looking in the correct folders.
Can I extract the Price Book for multiple POS-Registers?
Can I extract the Price Book for multiple POS-Registers?
Yes, the extraction process can be done on each POS-Register, but make sure you perform this on the correct back office computer linked to the respective register.
What should I do if I encounter an error during the extraction?
What should I do if I encounter an error during the extraction?
If you experience issues, please contact CStore Essentials support for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving any extraction errors.