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.
Enable MealViewer Integration
Set up the MealViewer Integration settings
- From the Admin & Maintenance tab, select System Settings.
- Click the External Integrations tab.
- Select the checkbox to Enable MealViewer Integration and fill out the settings.
Please contact support if you need assistance with these settings.
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.
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.
Synchronize Meals - Select one or more meal types to sync.