Point-of-Sales-System

README

Point of Sale (POS) System for a Jewellery Shop

Group Members

• 22L-6192 BSE4A1: Mahroosh Ishaq
• 22L-7902 BSE4A1: Miraal Fatima
• 22L-7958 BSE4A1: Laraib Fatima
• 22L-7933 BSE4A1: Eman Tauqeer

Introduction

This project aims to develop a feature-rich POS system addressing challenges in traditional registers, data management, security, and user engagement. Key features include efficient transaction processing and real-time inventory management. The system is user-friendly, secure, and scalable, making it ideal for retail environments.

Functionalities

1. Quick Product Search: Easily find and add products to transactions.
2. Discount Options: Apply discounts during transactions.
3. GST Tax Adjustment: Adjust GST tax amounts as needed.
4. Return Payment Calculation: Automated calculation for return payments.
5. Barcode Generation: Generate new barcodes when required.
6. Barcode Reusability: Ensure barcodes are available for reuse.
7. Automated Receipts: Automatically generate detailed receipts.
8. Editable Digital Receipts: Edit digital receipts for returns or exchanges.
9. Easy Product Addition: Simplify adding new products to the inventory.
10. Stock Level Alerts: Real-time alerts for low stock and reorders.
11. New Stock Recording: Record new stock arrivals efficiently.
12. Damaged Items Handling: Mark items as damaged and update stock levels.
13. Inventory Display: User-friendly interface for viewing inventory.
14. Credit Sales Recording: Record credit sales with customer details.
15. Bad Debt Visualization: Graph of bad debt records over previous quarters.
16. Detailed Debtor List: Generate a list of debtors based on payments owed.

Project Structure

POS_System/
├── Images/            # Contains graphical assets
├── Fonts/             # Contains fonts used in the system
├── SourceCode/        # Contains all the source code files
├── Database/          # SQL database files
├── README.md          # This file

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/MiraalFatima/Point-of-Sales-System.git

2. Set Up the SQL Database:

   • Import the provided SQL database files into your SQL server.

3. Open in Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code:

   • Open the SourceCode folder in your preferred IDE.

4. Configure Database Connection:

   • Update the database connection string in the configuration file.

5. Build and Run the Project:

   • Build the solution and run the project from Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code.

Dependencies

• .NET Framework: Ensure you have the .NET Framework installed.
• SQL Server: Set up and configure the SQL Server for database connectivity.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature (git checkout -b feature-name).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-name).
5. Open a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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