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title: "Categories and Families"
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Categories
Categories are groupings of items that are not used from an operational perspective, meaning they are not communicated to the POS, for example. They allow creating groupings of items that can be used for statistical data and in the generation of reports. Statistical accessibility is given in reports through Filters by assigning the desired category(ies) definition.
They are presented in a branching structure, where each Category can contain Subcategories.
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Creating Categories and Subcategories
To create a Category, click on the "+ Category" button located in the upper right corner, which will direct you to the creation menu.
All fields marked with (*) are mandatory and must have the Code, Description, and "Active?" status defined.
The procedure to create a Subcategory is identical to creating a Category. To create a Subcategory, fill in the "Main Category" field with the Category that will include it.
The completion of this field defines that you are creating a Subcategory. If left blank (as presented by default), the element created will be a Category, where items and/or Subcategories can be added.
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Adding Items
Categories and Subcategories exist to organize items within them. By clicking on the "Items" tab, two possible ways of adding items become visible:
**SEARCH button**: Clicking this element opens a window that displays all the items created in stores**ace**. Using the checkboxes on the left, you can select the items you want to add to the Category/Subcategory (including selecting all if desired).
**Search Field**: Clicking this element allows you to search for individual items based on description, code, or other relevant information, adding them one by one.
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Families and Subfamilies
Families and Subfamilies are groupings of items that are used from an operational perspective.
They are generic classifications that group different items to facilitate simple handling, selling, purchasing, or analyzing the performance of items.
They are presented in a branching structure, where each Family can contain Subfamilies. This structure can also define the architecture of the POS (Point of Sale), and you can view it in stores**ace**, the POS, or both.
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Creating Families and Subfamilies
To create a Family, click on the "+ Family" button located in the upper right corner, which will direct you to the creation menu.
All fields marked with (*) are mandatory. The **Description** field defines the title of the Family displayed in stores**ace**, and the **Abbreviated Description** field defines the title that will be shown in the POS.
The procedure to create a Subfamily is identical to creating a Family. To create a Subfamily, fill in the "Main Family" field with the Family that will include it.
The completion of this field defines that you are creating a Subfamily. If left blank (as presented by default), the element created will be a Family, where Subfamilies can be added.
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Configuration of Family and Subfamily for POS
Under the POS tab, elements related to the visual representation of the Family/Subfamily in the POS environment are defined.
- **Visible on Screen**: Determines whether the Family/Subfamily is visible on the POS screen, making it selectable.
- **Viewing Order**: Sets the order of appearance on the POS, thus defining its position in the POS architecture; it is also used to sort the way we view Families in stores**ace** if desired.
- **Printing Order**: Sets the printing order on Tickets.
- **Button Color**: Sets the color assigned to the corresponding button on the POS.
- **Font Color**: Sets the color assigned to the text font of the corresponding item on the POS.
- **Zones**: Defines in which POS it is available to be accessed; you can select one or more zones as needed.
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Adding Items
Families and Subfamilies exist to organize items within them. Families themselves cannot contain items; it is always necessary to create a Subfamily that includes the items.
By clicking on the "Items" tab, two possible ways of adding items become visible:
**SEARCH button**: Clicking this element opens a window that displays all the items created in stores**ace**. Using the checkboxes on the left, you can select the items you want to add to the Subfamily (including selecting all if desired).
**Search Field**: Clicking this element allows you to search for individual items based on description, code, or other relevant information, adding them one by one.
In this tab, you can also define a maximum percentage value of Food Cost for the Subfamily using the "MAX FC" button. Once defined, warnings can be issued in stores**ace **if this value is exceeded.