Installation
Download
Download the XcodeSol POS Desktop application from the XcodeSol website after purchase.
Windows Installation
1. Download the .exe installer file 2. Double-click the installer to run it 3. Follow the installation wizard 4. Launch the application from your desktop or Start menu
Mac Installation
1. Download the .dmg disk image file 2. Double-click the .dmg file to mount it 3. Drag the POS application to your Applications folder 4. Launch the application from Applications or Launchpad
If you see a security warning on macOS, right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper restrictions.
First Run Setup
On first launch, you'll be guided through a setup wizard:
1. Business Info: Enter your business name and select currency 2. Tax Settings: Configure tax name and default tax rate 3. Printer Setup: Optionally configure receipt printer (can be done later) 4. Owner Account: Create your owner account with username and PIN
Data Storage
The application stores all data locally in:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%\com.posapp.desktop\posapp.db - Mac:
~/Library/Application Support/com.posapp.desktop/posapp.db
Data is stored in SQLite format and can be backed up by copying this file.
Updates
Updates will be available through the application's built-in update checker. You'll be notified when a new version is available.