Creating a new item
1. On the partner site select item editor and check you are operating as the correct supplier
2. Select the category the item is in from the left hand panel, by clicking on the name of the category. (You can scroll through the categories).
3. Click on the + Add new item to add a new item to the category.
4. This will bring up a screen enabling you to add all the information for the item.
5. Add an image by hovering to the left of the item name. This will be the picture that displays next to the item name in your shop. JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG files are accepted, they must be less than 5MB.
6. Change the available days (if necessary) by hovering over the days under the image.
This function is only used for food services. It is mostly used for canteens that are open every day but only offer particular items on particular days.7. Add the name of the item (in the space underlined in red).
8. Add a short description in the box click to add summary. This will automatically appear on the screen for your families to see underneath the item name. Hyperlinks can be added.
9. Add a longer description in the box click to add description. This description will show when families click on the item name or on the "i" button next to the item. Hyperlinks can be added.
10. Add the price (also underlined in red). If no GST is applicable (e.g. for a donation), tick the GST exempt box. If a Donation receipt is required tick the Donation receipt box.
11. Add your GL code into the field under price. This field will not be seen by users but will print out on your weekly reports. Under the GL code is another Remarks field. Use this field for your SMS code or anything else you need on your weekly report (nothing needs to be entered into either of these fields if not required).
12. Detail to print on electronic receipt, if required (plain text only) - information entered here will display on the user's electronic receipt.
13. Gluten free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Halal options are for Food suppliers only.
14. Available Quantity allows you to enter the exact number of items you have. Kindo will count down and display SOLD OUT when the number reaches zero. You can adjust your stock numbers at any time.
15. Choice is for when the user can select ONE choice only
Example 1: you are selling shirts and offering a choice of red, yellow or green.
Example 2: you are selling a sandwich with a choice of chicken, beef, lamb or falafel. See example below.
16. Option is used when the user can select more than one option. These options can have costs associated with them.
Example 1: you are selling tickets to a school show, and you would like to include a drink in the ticket price.
Example 2: you are selling a sandwich with 2 salad options included in the price, and the rest of the options at a cost of $1.00 each, see example below.
In this example, once the user has selected "Super Sandwich" on your Shop site, they will see the following pop up:
17. Form Questions allow you to add in questions/statements for the user to answer. There is no limit to the number of questions that can be asked.
Example: see no. 1 below - the question is whether the user requires wheelchair seating, it's a "yes/no" answer, and the question is not compulsory.
18. The Delivery Address defaults to the student's room number -RECOMMENDED.
By using the dropdown box there is also the option of using an address, giving an option of either room OR address, or requiring neither, see no. 2 below.
Either room or address are often used in centennial celebrations where your items may be available to your wider community, who do not have children at the school.
Give our helpdesk a call if you wish to discuss the other options.
19. Consignment is for food only. This field determines which items are printed onto the same label e.g. all hot consignment items will be printed on the same label.
20. Once you have added the item and included all the information you need, check the tick, next to the price to close the window. Scroll to the top and Save Draft to save your changes but not make them visible to your users, or Save & Publish to save your changes and make them live on the shop site.
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