Importing Areas
You can import areas and their units into Fuze Store POS to set up or update your floor layout in bulk. Areas represent sections of your store (like "Al Fresco" or "Main Hall"), and units represent individual spots within those areas (like tables or seats).
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open the sidebar menu.
- Go to Store and select Store from the list.
- Select Import from the Store screen.
- Fill in the import form:
- Choose Areas from the Type dropdown.
- Upload your file in CSV or Excel format.
See Sample Areas.xlsx for reference.
- Click Import. Your areas and units will be added to the store.
Field Reference
The import file contains both area rows and unit rows. Set the type column to indicate which each row represents.
| Field | Description | Required | Applies To | Possible Values | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | UUID identifier for the area or unit. Leave blank to create new. | Both | 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000 | ||
| code | Unique code for the area. | AREA | al-fresco | ||
| type | Whether this row is an area or a unit. | Yes | Both | AREA, UNIT | AREA |
| name | Name of the area or unit. | Yes | Both | Al Fresco | |
| description | A brief description of the area. | AREA | |||
| capacity | How many people can fit in the unit. | Yes | UNIT | Numeric value | 5 |
| status | Current status of the unit. | Yes | UNIT | AVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE, OCCUPIED, RESERVED | AVAILABLE |
Tips
- Review your data before importing to avoid errors.
- Download a sample export file first if you are unsure about formatting.
- Each unit row in the file belongs to the area row directly above it.
- Keep area and unit names clear so staff can identify them quickly.