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How to add a category and products
Build your menu in TekDot: create a category, then add products to it. Once saved, they appear on the POS straight away, ready to sell.
Create the category first. Every product must belong to a category, so you need at least one category before you can add a product. Already have the category? Skip to Part 2.
Part 1Create a category first
Step 1: Tap Menu on the home screen
From the home screen, tap Menu. This is where all your products and categories are managed.
- 1Menu opens Menu Management.
Step 2: Tap + Category
Menu Management shows every product you already have. At the top right, tap + Category.
- 1+ Category — create a new category (for example Main Course, Drinks, Desserts).
Step 3: Name the category and tap Save Category
Type the category name. The other fields are optional: a short description, an image for the customer menu, and a color for the category button.
- 1Category Name — for example Main Course.
- 2Show on QR menu — leave it ticked so guests can see this category. Untick it for staff-only categories.
- 3Tap Save Category.
Step 4: Category saved — now tap + Add Product
A message confirms the category was created. Now you can add products to it.
- 1Category added successfully!
- 2Tap + Add Product to create your first product.
Category ready. You only need to create a category once. After that, you can add as many products to it as you like.
Part 2Add the product
Step 5: Fill in the product details
The Add New Product form opens. Fields with a * are required.
- 1Product Image (optional) — a square photo, 300×300 pixels or bigger.
- 2Product Name * — as it should appear on the menu and receipt. Press Enter for a second line.
- 3Category (primary) * — choose the category you just created.
- 4Price * — for example 12.
- 5Kitchen / Printer — where the order ticket goes (for example Hot Kitchen for food, Bar for drinks).
- 6Also show in categories (optional) — tick more categories if the same product should appear in several places.
Optional extras at the bottom: Size Variations for Small / Medium / Large prices, and Modifiers such as "Extra cheese +$1". Untick Show on QR menu for staff-only items.
Step 6: Check and tap Save Product
Check the name, category and price, then save.
- 1Category set to Main Course.
- 2Price 12.
- 3Tap Save Product at the top right.
Step 7: The product is ready to sell
Open any order: the new category is in the category list and the product is ready to tap.
- 1The new Main Course category. New categories are added at the bottom — hold and drag to move them, or use the sort button.
- 2Your new product Beef Steak $12.00. Tap it to add it to the order.
Your product is on the menu
The category and product are saved and show on the POS right away. If Show on QR menu was ticked, guests can also see it on the QR menu.
Common questions
I can't find my category in the product form
Make sure you tapped Save Category and saw "Category added successfully!". If it still does not show, close Menu Management, open it again and tap + Add Product.
How do I change a product's price later?
In Menu Management, find the product (use the search box or the category filter) and tap the edit button (pencil) in the Actions column.
How do I hide a product without deleting it?
Tap the red deactivate button next to the product. It disappears from the POS and QR menu, and you can turn it back on any time.
Can one product be in two categories?
Yes. Choose the main category, then tick any others under Also show in categories.
Which printer should I choose?
Choose where the item is prepared: Hot Kitchen for cooked food, Bar for drinks, and so on. The order ticket prints there when the order is sent.