CorteX Smart POS

Changelog & Release History

Track the evolution of CorteX Smart POS. Version 2.0.0 marks our biggest leap yet, transforming the system into a fully commercial-grade solution with inventory intelligence and advanced financial handling.

Current version: v2.0.0 Status: Major Release
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v2.0.0

Major Release The "Commercial-Grade" Update
Split Payments Inventory Engine Auto-Scan Smart Discounts

🚀 Major New Modules

  • Split Payments Engine: Accept mixed payment methods for a single invoice (e.g., Part Cash + Part Card). Auto-calculates balance and change.
  • Full Inventory Intelligence: End-to-end stock tracking with GRN (Goods Received Notes), Stock Ledger (Transaction history), and real-time deduction on sales.
  • Smart Returns & Refunds: Process full refunds directly from the Sales History. Automatically restores items to stock (Restock) and updates financials.
  • Profit & Loss Analytics: New "Advanced Reports" dashboard tracking Gross Profit, Net Sales, Top Categories, and Inventory Health (Low Stock Alerts).

⚡ Workflow & Security Enhancements

  • Instant Barcode "Auto-Add": Optimized scanner logic to detect rapid keystrokes. Scanned SKUs now auto-add to cart immediately without manual search/click steps.
  • Smart Discount Controls: Added "Max Discount Limit" per product. Enforces role-based caps (e.g., Cashiers cannot exceed limits, Managers can override) with strict server-side validation.
  • Enhanced POS Grid: Added Category Sidebar filters (Parent > Sub) for faster item navigation and Product Image support in the grid.
  • Queue Management: New Park & Hold feature allows holding a cart to serve another customer and recalling it later.
  • Expanded Product Data: Added fields for Opening Stock, Opening Cost, and Purchase Date for better initial stock setup.

Upgrade Notes for v2.0.0

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Major Database Update: Version 2.0.0 installs new tables (`csp_grn`, `csp_stock_ledger`). Please deactivate and reactivate the plugin to trigger the database migration script safely.
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Backup: Since this update affects financial data structures, please take a database backup before upgrading.
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Migration: Go to Stock / GRN page after update to ensure the new menu is visible.

Previous Versions

v1.0.0

Stable Release
  • Hardened checkout security with server-side price validation.
  • Improved POS dashboard tiles and receipt layouts (58mm/80mm).
  • Optimized SQL queries for faster report generation.
  • Refined New Sale cart behavior for custom items.

v0.9.0

Feature Release
  • Introduced Sales Reports section with daily summaries.
  • Added Sales History list with search functionality.
  • First pass of POS dashboard tiles.