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Swiper1: Store

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The Swiper1 Store feature is designed to turn your mobile device into a portable "point of sale" system, specifically tailored for nonprofits at your workplace or at events like speaking engagements, galas, or festivals.

After you login to your Swiper1 App, follow the guide below to create your categories and items.

Prerequisite options: Fair Market Value & Sales Tax

If you wish to add Fair Market Value (FMV) to any of your items, this need to be enabled in Settings > Additional Options > General Settings, then toggle on the Tax Deductible Option 

If you wish to add Sales Tax to any of your items, this need to be enabled in Settings > Additional Options > General Settings, then toggle on the Sales Tax Option 

Step by step to create your Store and add Items

1. Navigate to Store Manager

  1. Tap Menu.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Select Store Manager.
  4. From here, you can manage categories, items, and pricing structures.

Category

Categories are used to group items for easier browsing during checkout.

2. Create a Category

  1. In Store Manager, tap Add Category.
  2. Enter a Category Name.
  3. Choose an icon or representative image:
    • Select a default image,
    • Pick a photo from the device library, or
    • Take a new picture.
  4. Tap Add.

Once completed it will be added to your list of Categories. You will see a 'check' beside it indicating your new Category is active. You can either create more Categories or start adding your Items to your Categories. 

Item

Items are added under Categories

3. Create a New Item

  1. Select the Category you want the item placed under.
  2. Enter:
    • Item Name (must be unique within its category)
    • Label Name (how it appears to users)
    • Inventory (optional)
    • Description
    • Item Image
  3. Choose a multi‑price type:
    • Fixed Price
    • Open Price
      (Note: you may select only one multi‑price type)

4. Create a Fixed‑Price Item

Use this when the item is always sold at one or more preset amounts.

  1. Enter the Item Name (internal + receipt use).
  2. Enter a Label Name.
  3. Set the Price and Fair Market Value (FMV) in dollars.
  4. Assign a SKU and/or GAU (optional).
  5. Set Start and End Dates (optional).
  6. Add up to 5 fixed prices, plus one additional special field if needed.
  7. Click DONE when finished.
  8. When it goes to item screen click Save Changes button.

5. Create an Open‑Price Item

Use this when buyers should enter an amount within a defined range.

  1. Enter the Item Name and Label Name.
  2. Enter a Minimum and Maximum price
  3. Assign a SKU and/or GAU (optional).
  4. Enter optional Start and End Dates.
  5. Click Done when finished.
  6. When it goes to item screen, click Save Changes button.
  7. Add up to 6 open‑price amounts if needed.

6. Add Options (Optional)

Options allow variations (e.g., size, color) with price adjustments.

  1. Add an Option Type (e.g., Size, Color).
  2. Add each Option Name.
  3. Upload an Option Image (optional).
  4. Apply price adjustments (+/–).
  5. Assign a SKU Suffix (helps track variants).

7. View Your Store

After creating items, confirm they appear correctly.

  1. Return to the Main Screen.
  2. Tap New Transaction.
  3. If the Cash Register view appears, toggle the Book icon to switch to the Store view.

 

 

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