Tabs
This section covers tab-based workflows in Acqui POS, including split payments, cash out behavior, and tip handling on tabs.
Where tabs live
Section titled “Where tabs live”Tabs are managed inside the shared Order workspace. Switch the header selector to Tabs to browse all open tabs in the centre pane (list or grid). Selecting a tab loads its Tab Summary in the right-hand panel, where Payment, Cash Out, Split, and Remove Items actions are available without leaving the workspace.
Starting a new tab
Section titled “Starting a new tab”With no tab selected, the right rail shows a single Start New Tab action. Tapping it opens the New Tab drawer where you enter:
- Tab Name (required) — for example
Table 4orBirthday – Sarah. - Client (optional) — search and select an existing client, or type a new one. Attaching a client at creation makes the tab eligible for that client’s customer credit at settlement (for example, an event deposit applied to the bar tab).
- Contact (optional) — once a client is selected, pick a specific contact from that client.
Confirm with Start Tab to open the tab and jump into the Order workspace.
Editing an open tab
Section titled “Editing an open tab”The Tab Summary header is read-only — it shows the tab name and any attached client and contact at a glance. To rename a tab, attach a client mid-service, or change the contact, use the overflow (⋮) menu on the Tab Summary and choose Edit Tab. The same drawer is reused, pre-filled with the current values.
Changing the client clears the contact selection so contacts always belong to the currently attached client.
Applying customer credit to a tab
Section titled “Applying customer credit to a tab”If the tab is attached to a client and that client has an Available Credit balance — for example from an event deposit converted via the Invoice drawer — the Payment screen’s overflow (⋮) menu shows an Apply Credit action. Choose it to apply the smaller of the available credit or the current balance due (excluding tip).
The applied amount lands on the tab as a Customer Credit Applied line item with a negative amount, so it appears on the receipt and reduces the balance due. The customer’s credit balance is drawn down at the same time, so any remaining unused credit stays available for the next visit. If there’s no credit to apply, Apply Credit shows a toast and does nothing.
A typical event flow:
- Pre-event: issue a deposit invoice for the minimum spend, take payment, and click Convert to Customer Credit on the paid invoice. The client’s available credit increases.
- On the night: open a POSTab attached to the client and ring up drinks/food as normal.
- At settlement: open Payment, choose ⋮ → Apply Credit. The credit applies up to the balance due.
- Pay any residual by card or cash. If the credit didn’t cover the bill, the customer pays the difference. If credit is left over, it remains on their account — go to the client drawer and Forfeit the residual if the deposit was non-refundable.