i need some sugestions. i can write the script to take the orders based on a menu, but when some one is in the store what is the best way to check for new orders

orders will be flagged as they go through the stages, new, processed, ready for pick up

but should i do a constant 5 sec refresh on the current order page, and if a new order exits message box display it
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or
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get super creative and a bit beond my skills, write a winsock app that connects to the database on the site and then performs the check and processing.

thanks in advance

[Diesel]

Woah, do a simple txt notification to a cell phone or something..

Or look into one of the methods that Faxes you orders from a form.

any sugestions on how to do the fax from a form, that is something i would not have thought of but sounds much better than any thing i was tryin

[Diesel]

I dont remember the company, try a search on HS or just Google.. it will be a pay service.. If you guys are looking for a cost effective deal i would go w/the text deal.. through your admin panel you could make the mgr or whoever add their txt account. Deff do Manual CC processing to keep it simple