Register & Manage Variable Price and Special Barcode Products in Vori

Table of Contents

1. Type-2 UPCs (Variable Weight Barcodes)
2. Open Code (Manual) Item
3. Single Units and Multi-Packs Using the Same Barcode
   
   

Type-2 UPCs (Variable Weight Barcodes)

• Type-2 UPCs, also called variable weight barcodes, embed both the item’s PLU and price within the barcode.

• They are commonly used for products sold by weight, such as meat, bulk goods, and cheese.

• These items are typically weighed and labeled using a deli scale.

• To ensure accurate scanning and pricing at the POS, these barcodes must be correctly registered in Vori’s product catalog.

How to Create a Product with a Type-2 UPC

You can register Type-2 UPC products in either the Vori Back Office or the Vori OS app.

In Vori Back Office

1. Select Products > Product Catalog from the left menu.

2. Click New Product at the top right.

3. In the Barcode field, enter the barcode using this format:

   • Start with 2.

   • Add the 5-digit PLU (use leading zeros if needed, e.g., 00850 for PLU 850).

   • Add five zeros.

   • Add the suggested missing check digit at the end.
     

   • Example: 2008500000# (where # is, enter the check digit).

4. Enter all required product details (Name, Department, etc.).

5. Set the Retail Price to any non-zero value. The scanner will read the price embedded in the barcode automatically.

6. Click Save.
   
   

In the Vori OS App

1. Tap the product Search bar.

2. Enter or scan the barcode.

3. Select Create New Product.

4. Within the Barcode field, enter the check digit (if needed). 
   
   

5. Enter required product details (Name, Department, etc.).

6. Set the Retail Price to any non-zero value. The scanner will read the price embedded in the barcode automatically.

7. Tap Save.
   
   

Troubleshooting for Type-2 UPCs

• Type-2 UPC not scanning properly?
  Double-check the barcode format and ensure the correct check digit is entered.
• Price not reading correctly at POS?
  Verify the embedded price in the barcode and confirm the product is set up with any Retail Price (scanner overrides it).

Open Code (Manual) Item

• Open code or manual items let you quickly ring up variable-price products without barcodes, while still tracking sales by department.

How to Create an Open Code Item 

In Vori Back Office

1. Select Products > Product Catalog from the left menu.

2. Click New Product.

3. Within the Barcode field, enter any unique number (1–13 digits) not already in use.

4. Enter the required product details (name, department, etc):

   • Name: Clear, searchable name (e.g., Produce by Weight Open Code).

   • Department: Choose the appropriate department to track sales.

   • Retail Price: Set to $0.01 (price will be adjusted at the POS).

   • Enable Variable Price to allow cashiers to enter the price manually.

5. Optionally configure:

   • Manual item: To show as a hotkey on the POS Manual Item page.

   • Tax rate, Sold by weight, Age restriction, EBT enabled, WIC enabled.

6. Click Save to add the item to your product catalog.

In the Vori OS App

1. Tap the product Search bar.

2. Enter or scan the barcode.

3. Select Create New Product.

4. Within the Barcode field, enter any unique number (1–13 digits) not already in use.

5. Enter required product details (Name, Department, etc.).

   • Name: Clear, searchable name (e.g., Produce by Weight Open Code).

   • Department: Choose the appropriate department to track sales.

   • Retail Price: Set to $0.01 (price will be adjusted at the POS).

6.  Enable Variable Price to allow cashiers to enter the price manually.
7. Click Save.

Troubleshooting for Open Code Items

• Open code item not prompting for manual price?
  Verify that the Variable Price option is enabled.

• Manual item hotkey not appearing on POS?
  Confirm the Manual item setting is enabled and that your POS lane is configured to display it.

Single Units and Multi-Packs Using the Same Barcode

Some stores sell both single units and multi-packs (e.g., 6-pack sodas) under the same barcode. 

How to Create Single Units & Multi-Packs Using the Same Barcode

In Vori Back Office

1. Select Products > Product Catalog from the left menu and find the product.

2. Click the > carrot icon to edit the product. 
   
   

3. Enter the price for a single unit—for example, $2.29 for one can. Specify the per-unit price as Per Each (e.g., $2.29/ per each).

4. Add any applicable bottle deposit attributes.

5. Enable the Prompt for Quantity option by toggling it on.

6. At checkout, cashiers will be prompted to enter the quantity sold (e.g., enter “6” for a full 6-pack).

In the Vori OS App

1. Tap the product Search bar.

2. Enter or scan the barcode.

3. Change the Retail Price and set it to $0.01 (price will be adjusted at the POS).
4.  Enable Variable Price to allow cashiers to enter the price manually.
5. Click Save.

Troubleshooting for Single and Multi-Pack Barcodes

• Quantity prompt not appearing at the register?
  Confirm the Prompt for Quantity trait is toggled on in Back Office.
• Price calculation issues for multi-packs?
  Verify pricing is set per unit and that bottle deposits are configured correctly if applicable.