Configure manual start for cash close sequences

Saleculator can either start the next cash close sequence automatically when cash is closed, or wait for the cashier or manager to start the next sequence manually. This option is available in Saleculator 4.5 u2 and later.

When to use manual sequence start #

Use manual sequence start when you want the register to stay closed after the Z close until an authorized user explicitly opens the next cash sequence. This prevents new sales from being recorded into the just-closed cash sequence.

Configure the setting #

1. Open Maintenance > Resources.
2. Open the Ticket.Buttons resource.
3. Add or update the cash sequence setting:

<cashsequence-start value="manual"/>

To keep the existing behavior where Saleculator starts the next sequence immediately after closing cash, use:

<cashsequence-start value="auto"/>

How manual mode works #

1. Declare actual cash and card amounts as usual.
2. Click Close – Z on the Close Cash screen.
3. Saleculator closes the current cash sequence and prints the close cash report.
4. The next sequence is not created automatically.
5. On the Close Cash screen, click Start New Sequence when you are ready to open the next sequence.

The new sequence starts with the current date and time.

What happens if a sale is attempted while cash is closed #

When manual mode is enabled and cash has been closed, Saleculator blocks new sale payment until a new cash sequence is started. The cashier will see:

Cash is closed. Start a new sequence before making a sale.

This protects the closed cash sequence from receiving new receipts or payments.

Verification #

1. Set <cashsequence-start value="manual"/> in Ticket.Buttons.
2. Close cash from the Close Cash screen.
3. Confirm that the Start New Sequence button is visible.
4. Try to complete a sale before starting the new sequence. Saleculator should block payment with the cash closed message.
5. Click Start New Sequence.
6. Complete a test sale and confirm it is recorded in the new sequence.