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This guide is intended for customers who have MealViewer integrated with their Edison software. It will highlight the features and settings required to create an interface between MealViewer and Edison in order to digitally display menu information in your cafeterias. |
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Enable MealViewer Integration - Place a checkmark in the box to enable MealViewer integration.
MealViewer Server URL - Enter the URL of the MealViewer server in use.
API Key - The MealViewer API Key for your District.
Full-Refresh on Next Sync - A full refresh will be conducted during the synchronization process.
Sync Interval - Enter the number of minutes between synchronizations. To disable automatic synchronization, enter 0.
Synchronize Dates - XX days in the past - Enter the number of days in the past for safety checks to ensure communication does not occur if the Edison database is copied to a test environment through XX days in the future - Enter the number of days in the future for safety checks to ensure communication does not occur if the Edison database is copied to a test environment.
Synchronize Sites - Use the ellipses icon to open the MealViewer Site Filter and establish sites for synchronization.
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In the MealViewer Site Filter window, establish use the magnifier tool or drop-down menu to select a Specific Site, By Category, or Named Site Filter. You may also select All Sites.
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Synchronize Meals - Select one or more meal types to sync.
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Synchronize MealViewer with Edison
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- From the Utilities tab, select Synchronize. Then, select MealViewer Sync.
You will see a series of processes as synchronization is completed.
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MealViewer Menu Groups
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- From the Advanced option, select MealViewer Menu Groups.
- Scroll to the bottom of the list and click in the cell next to the asterisk*.
- Enter the Menu Group. When finished, select Save Changes.
Assign MealViewer Menu Groups to your Recipes
You can assign the MealViewer Menu Groups to your recipes so that they can be displayed digitally.
- From the Recipes & Menus option, select Menus.
Add a new menu to the list of available menus by clicking Add New. Or, select an existing menu and select Edit.
- Select a MealViewer Menu Group from the drop-down menu to assign the Menu Group to the associated recipe.
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In the example below, the Cheese Nachos and the Pepperoni Pizza are assigned to the "Hot Line" Menu Group, the Sub Bar and the Baked Beans are assigned to the "All American" Menu Group, and all other recipes in this menu are assigned to "Default" Menu Group. Anything assigned to the "Default" menu group will be available at any line. |
