# Client

## Intro

This is basically our main client, covering most features in the platform, from purchasing products and receivement, to doing the actual sales. The client also has various reports, product maintenance, and larger features like the Service system is being run through this client.

#### The Client runs on most operating system and devices, including:

* Windows (native Windows installer)
* Mac (native Mac OS installer)
* iPad (native iOS installer in the Apple AppStore)
* Android tablets (native Android installer in the Google Play store)\*

*\* will be offered upon multiple requests.*

## Functionality

Some of the functionality includes:

* Selling
* Purchase ordering
* Purchase order receivement
* Stock management
* Analytics
* Order handling
* Delivery handling
* Customer orders

## Requirements

* The Windows version requires Windows 10, 11 or later
* The Mac version requires MacOS 11 or later
* The tablet version for iPad requires iOS 15 or later
* The tablet version for Android requires Android 11 or later

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The Android version is currently delivered on a case-by-case basis depending on client requirements. Additional costs related to this might occur.
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Note that all clients, especially the tablet version of the client, requires a minimum of 11" screen. This means smaller tablets like iPad Mini is not supported.
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## Installation

### Installing the `Client` on Windows

1. Download and install the latest version on <https://dl.flowretail.com/dist/flowretail/production/windows/flowretail-latest.exe>
2. Follow steps 3-6 from above

### Installing the `Client` on Mac

1. Download the latest version on <https://dl.flowretail.com/dist/flowretail/production/macos/flowretail-latest.zip>
2. Move the application file to the Applications folder on your Mac
3. Hold in the control button while starting the Flow Retail application, and allow/grant the permission coming up. You might need to do this twice
4. Follow steps 3-6 from above

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If you are using Mac OSX Sequoia, you need to manually approve Flow Retail in the Security Settings on your Mac due to increased security in the latest version.

Go to System Settings > Security, and click "Open Anyway"

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### Installing the `Client` on iPad tablets

1. Go to Apple AppStore marketplace
2. Search for "Flow Retail Client"
3. Install the app
4. Follow steps 3-6 from above

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**Removing textfield bumping**\
If you get an annoying "bump" of the content on the screen while navigating to a textfield, try removing Keyboard Shortcuts by going to `Settings` > `General` > `Keyboard`, and then `Disable Shortcuts`
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