⚙️ App Configurations
The App Configs panel allows administrators to fine-tune core operational settings across Point of Sale, Email, SMS, WhatsApp, and Notification services. These settings enhance the flexibility, performance, and communication workflows of the Ultimate RepairShop platform.
🛒 Point of Sale (POS) Settings
Customize your POS behavior and layout for optimal usability.
Setting
Description
Reset to Default
Reverts POS settings to the original default values.
Scanner Focus Auto-Focus
Enable/disable automatic barcode scanner focus on load.
Auto-Focus Duration
Set duration (in ms) before scanner input autofocuses. (Default: 500ms)
Scanner Processing Delay
Delay after scanning a barcode to avoid duplication. (Default: 700ms)
Default Warehouse
Select the warehouse used by default in POS.
Display Categories at POS
Number of categories shown at a time. (e.g., 20)
Display Products at POS
Number of products shown at a time. (e.g., 20)
Default POS Layout
Choose your preferred layout (Layout One, Layout Two, etc.).
Quick Monies
Predefined quick-cash buttons. (Example: 100,500,1000,5000 — use 0 to disable)
💰 Currency & Display
Control how currency and numerical values are formatted in the app.
Setting
Description
Currency Symbol
Symbol used for currency display. (e.g., $)
Display Side
Choose Left or Right to position the symbol.
Decimals Display
Show prices with decimals. (Enabled/Disabled)
Spacing
Enable/disable space between currency symbol and amount.
Shorthand Notation
Enable short format (e.g., 5k for 5,000).
✉️ Outgoing Mail Setup
Choose how system emails are sent. Supported methods include SMTP, Mailgun, and Sendmail.
🔐 Common Fields
Field
Description
Sending Email
Email used to send messages.
Sender Name
Display name of the sender.
Outgoing Mail Method
Select between SMTP, Mailgun, or Sendmail.
📡 SMTP Settings
Field
Description
Mail Host
Your SMTP server (e.g., smtp.gmail.com)
Mail Username
SMTP login email
Mail Password
SMTP password or app key
Port
e.g., 587 (TLS), 465 (SSL)
Encryption
tls, ssl, or leave blank
☁️ Mailgun Settings
Field
Description
Mailgun Domain
Domain configured in Mailgun
Mailgun Endpoint
API region endpoint
Mailgun Secret
Private API key
🛠 Sendmail
No config needed. Make sure Sendmail is available on your server.
📞 WhatsApp (Twilio) Setup
Enable WhatsApp alerts via the Twilio WhatsApp API.
Field
Description
Status
Enable or disable WhatsApp messaging
Account SID
Twilio Account SID
Auth Token
Twilio Auth Token
From Number
Twilio-provided WhatsApp number
📱 SMS Gateway Setup
SMS alerts can be sent via Nexmo (Vonage) or Twilio.
Field
Description
Status
Enable or disable SMS notifications
SMS Channel
Choose Nexmo/Vonage or Twilio
Nexmo/Vonage Config
Field
Description
Key
Nexmo API key
Secret
Nexmo API secret
From
Sender ID (usually your app or brand name)
Twilio setup follows a similar format (SID, Token, From) if selected.
🔔 Notification Management
Control how and when notifications are sent across modules. Each module supports Email, SMS, and WhatsApp. All channels are toggleable — enable only what you use.
Processing Method
Option
Description
Send Synchronously
Notifications are processed in real time.
Send Asynchronously (Queue)
Processed in the background to save time and speed up response.
Notification Modules
Module
SMS
Repair
✅ Enabled/Disabled
✅ Enabled/Disabled
✅ Enabled/Disabled
Sales
✅ Enabled/Disabled
✅ Enabled/Disabled
✅ Enabled/Disabled
Sales Return
✅ Enabled/Disabled
✅ Enabled/Disabled
✅ Enabled/Disabled
Custom Bills
✅ Enabled/Disabled
✅ Enabled/Disabled
✅ Enabled/Disabled
Custom Products
✅ Enabled/Disabled
✅ Enabled/Disabled
✅ Enabled/Disabled
Online Repair Created
✅ Enabled
✅ Enabled
❌ Disabled
Online Repair Updated
✅ Enabled
✅ Enabled
❌ Disabled
Online Buy Order Created
✅ Enabled
✅ Enabled
❌ Disabled
Online Buy Order Updated
✅ Enabled
✅ Enabled
✅ Enabled
⚠️ The ✅/❌ above shows availability, not hardcoded enablement. You can toggle them inside the app.