📖 Quick Navigation
- 1. Company Setup & Auto-Provisioning
- 2. Connect Mobile / Browser Gate POS (QR)
- 3. Slots, Zones & Vehicle Tariffs
- 4. Fast Entry & 80mm QR Ticket Printing
- 5. Exit Checkout, Discounts & Lost Tickets
- 6. Monthly Passes, VIPs & Blacklist
- 7. Boom-Barrier Gate Webhooks & ANPR
- 8. Operator Roles & Reports / CSV Export
- 9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Company Setup & Auto-Provisioning
InventoryPlus automatically prepares your parking workspace when you create a new company with Business Type Parking Lot Management (or when you install and enable the Parking Plugin on an existing company).
- Default vehicle tariff products (e.g., 2-Wheeler / Bike, Car / Sedan, SUV / Van, Commercial / Truck) marked with
packing_label = 'Vehicle'. - Starter parking zones & numbered bays (e.g.,
A-01,B-01) ready for live occupancy tracking. - Dedicated 80mm thermal parking ticket template (with Plate Number, Entry Time, Zone/Slot, and scannable
PKT-...QR/barcode) plus GST/Non-Tax exit receipt support.
2. Connect Mobile / Browser Gate POS (QR)
Run your entry and exit gates from any Android/iOS phone, tablet, or gate PC browser on your local Wi-Fi/LAN without installing extra desktop clients.
- On the Desktop Parking Dashboard header, click 📱 Connect Gate POS (QR) (or left-click the InventoryPlus Parking Ticketing icon in the Windows System Tray).
- Scan the displayed QR code using your mobile camera or open the shown LAN URL (e.g.,
http://<server-ip>:9005/parking) in any browser. - Sign in using your InventoryPlus operator credentials or Gate Operator PIN.
3. Slots, Zones & Vehicle Tariffs
🅿️ Slots & Zones Tab
Create zones (e.g., Basement-1, Open Lot A, VIP Bay) and numbered slots. View real-time Free vs Occupied status and assigned vehicle plate numbers.
🚗 Vehicle Products Tab
Configure each vehicle category's Hourly Rate, Base / Minimum Charge, Grace Period (minutes), Daily Max Cap, Lost Ticket Fee, Monthly Pass Rate, and Tax % / HSN.
4. Fast Entry & 80mm QR Ticket Printing
Use the Quick Gate Entry Bar at the top of the Desktop Dashboard or the Mobile Gate POS Entry screen:
- Enter the Plate No (e.g.,
KA01AB1234). If the plate belongs to a Blacklisted vehicle, an immediate warning blocks entry unless overridden by a supervisor. - Automatic Pass & VIP Detection: If the entered plate has an active Monthly Pass, InventoryPlus automatically switches Billing Mode to
MonthlyPass(and matches the pass's Vehicle Type). If it is a VIP plate, fees are waived at exit (₹0). - Select the Vehicle Type (Car, 2-Wheeler, SUV/Van, Heavy/Truck), optional Slot, and Billing Mode (
Hourly,PayAtEntry, orMonthlyPass). Your last selected Billing Mode is remembered across reloads. WhenPayAtEntryis selected, the Prepaid Amount auto-fills from the vehicle's tariff rate (editable to override). - Click + Issue Entry Ticket. InventoryPlus creates the active ticket, reserves the slot, prints the 80mm thermal QR ticket, and (if enabled) triggers your Entry Boom-Barrier Webhook.
5. Exit Checkout, Discounts & Lost Tickets
When a vehicle arrives at the exit gate:
- Scan or Search: Scan the ticket QR code (
PKT-...) or type/select the Plate Number in Active Parked Vehicles (or Mobile Gate POS Exit — selecting a plate auto-fills the Ticket No and detects VIP / Monthly Pass₹0exit). - Automatic Fee Calculation: Duration is computed from Entry Time to Exit Time, applying grace minutes, hourly/slab rates, and daily caps automatically.
- Validation / Lost Ticket / Cancel: Apply a merchant validation discount (flat or %) if configured, toggle Lost Ticket to charge the configured lost-ticket fee, or click Cancel (with confirmation prompt) to void an active ticket and free the slot.
- 1-Click Settlement & Billing: Collect payment via Cash, UPI, Card, or Split Payment. InventoryPlus settles the ticket, frees the slot, posts the Sales/Tax or Non-Tax invoice, prints the exit receipt, and triggers the Exit Gate Webhook.
6. Monthly Passes, VIPs & Blacklist
Open the Settings, VIP/Blacklist & Webhooks tab to manage:
- VIP Vehicles & Monthly Passes Grid: Enter the Plate and Vehicle Type, check VIP and/or Monthly Pass (checking Monthly Pass reveals From / To validity dates and Holder / Notes), and click + Add to List. Edit rows inline or click Delete to remove an entry, then click Save Settings.
- Auto-Recognition at Entry & Exit: Active Monthly Pass plates auto-select
MonthlyPassat Gate Entry, and both VIP and active Monthly Pass vehicles automatically exit at ₹0. - Blacklist Alerts: Flagged plates (
Plate:Reason) trigger instant operator alerts at gate entry.
7. Boom-Barrier Gate Webhooks & ANPR
Connect physical boom barriers, relays, or ANPR cameras via HTTP Webhooks in Settings → Gate Webhooks:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Entry / Exit Webhook URL | HTTP/HTTPS endpoint on your local gate controller or IoT relay (e.g., http://192.168.1.50/gate/open). |
| Auto-Open Rules | Automatically fire Entry Webhook when a ticket is issued, and Exit Webhook when payment is settled. |
| Manual Gate Triggers | Use Open Entry Gate and Open Exit Gate in the Quick Entry Bar or Mobile Gate POS for manual barrier testing or emergency opening. |
8. Operator Roles & Reports / CSV Export
Audit every vehicle movement and shift collection cleanly:
- Operator Roles Tab: Control which users can issue tickets, apply validation discounts, process lost-ticket overrides, or trigger manual gate openings.
- Reports & Extract CSV Tab: Filter by From Date, To Date, Plate / Ticket Search (
Plate or PKT-...), and Status (All, Active Parked, Settled, Paid, Pass/Free). Inspect live KPI totals (Total Tickets, Active Parked, Settled Revenue) and click Extract CSV to download an accounting-ready spreadsheet.
9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ & Troubleshooting)
❓ Mobile / Browser Gate POS won't connect after scanning QR?
Ensure your phone/tablet and InventoryPlus Desktop PC are on the same Wi-Fi / LAN, and allow the POS port (e.g., 9005) through Windows Firewall. If the PC's IP changed, reopen 📱 Connect Gate POS (QR) for the fresh URL.
❓ Why is a vehicle plate blocked at gate entry?
Check Settings, VIP/Blacklist & Webhooks — the plate may be on the Blacklist, or the vehicle already has an open ticket in Active Parked Vehicles that must be settled or voided first.
❓ How do Monthly Passes & VIP vehicles exit at ₹0?
In Settings, VIP/Blacklist & Webhooks, use the VIP Vehicles & Monthly Passes add bar to enter the plate, check VIP and/or Monthly Pass (with From / To dates), click + Add to List, and click Save Settings. Active pass plates auto-select MonthlyPass at Gate Entry, and both VIP and active pass vehicles exit at ₹0.
❓ How do I handle a Lost Ticket or Validation Discount?
On Exit Checkout, enable Lost Ticket Override and enter the mandatory audit reason to apply the flat lost-ticket fee, or enter a Validation Code before clicking Calculate Exit Fee.
❓ Boom barrier didn't open on ticket issue or exit?
Verify the Entry / Exit Webhook URL under Settings → Gate Webhooks, confirm auto-open is enabled, and test the relay directly using 🚪 Open Entry Gate / 🚪 Open Exit Gate.
❓ User missing from Operator Roles or can't log in to Gate POS?
Click 🔄 Refresh on the Parking Dashboard to reload active InventoryPlus users, assign their Parking POS Role, and click Save Operator Roles.
❓ Does it print 80mm QR slips & GST/Non-Tax bills?
Yes. Entry prints an 80mm thermal QR ticket (PKT-...), and exit settlement generates a GST/VAT Tax Invoice or Non-Tax receipt synced to your sales and cashbook ledgers.
❓ How do I export shift collections to Excel?
Open Reports & Extract (CSV), choose your date range and filters, and click Extract CSV (or Export CSV in Mobile/Browser Gate POS).