Caching of settings and configurations in the POS

There are two types of caching used by the POS. The following sections will explain what kind of data can be found in them and when each cache is cleared.

Application lifetime cache

The application lifetime cache is cleared depending on the clear settings option set in the functionality profile attached to the store. The setting can be in the following states:

Never: The cache will never be cleared
On log out: The cache will be cleared when the user logs out of the POS
When logged out: When this option is selected, a number of minutes must also be set. The cache will be cleared after the user logs out of the POS and the number of minutes set have elapsed. If the user logs back into the POS before the time elapses, the cache will no longer be cleared.

The application lifetime cache contains the following data:

Current POS layout
Image for logo panel on POS layout
Current store currency information
Discount parameters
Store payment methods
Customers
Stores
Terminals
Units
User information
Form profiles
Hardware profiles
Tax codes
Dining table layouts

Transaction lifetime cache

The transaction lifetime cache is cleared whenever a new transaction is created. A new transaction is created on the first operation made in the POS after logging in or after completing a transaction.

The transaction lifetime cache contains the following data:

Exchange rates
Stores (information used for printing)
Customers
Currency
Prices
Discounts
Payments
Forms (used for printing)
Tax rates
Store payment methods
Any text provided by the Rounding service