Pointy for AIM by Tri-Tech

Pointy is available as a free download direct to your point of sale system for applicable POS integrations.

Download Pointy and scan your products as normal to add them to your product catalog and to your Business Profile on Google. They will also have a better opportunity of showing up in product-related searches on Google.

An optional premium feature is ProductAds, where you can create ads for all your products in two clicks.

Note: In order for Pointy to work for your store, you must be using UPC/EAN barcodes on your products.

How to install Pointy

Before you begin

The following components must be in place before you can complete the procedure(s) outlined below.

1. The Pointy Active-e service must be enabled. Verify this in Help > About AIM and locate the Pointy option in the Active-e column.
2. You must be on AIM version 12.0.2.121 or above. Verify this in Help > About AIM in the Program File Version box.

 

Setting up AIM to use the Pointy integration (new Pointy users)

1. On the Maintenance menu select Active-e > Active-e Setup. The Active-e Setup window displays.
2. Select Pointy from the  listed options.
3. At the top of the page select Enable Pointy.
4. Below Location select the Location of the store you would like to sign up on the Pointy Integration. Then press Enter.
5. Click Initiate Signup. The Pointy Signup window displays.

 

6. Review and edit as needed your store information, owner information, and standard store hours. Then, click Submit.
7. If successful, this window closes and the Retailer Key is added for the location on the Active-e Setup Pointy window.
8. Click Create AIM Tasks to automatically create tasks in AIM for uploading your inventory and sales to Pointy.
9. Repeat the steps above, beginning with step 4, to add additional locations as necessary. Or, if you are finished setting up locations, click Save and exit the window.
10. Create Windows Scheduled tasks for POINTYINV to run once per day and POINTYSALES to run every hour. You can create these tasks yourself or have your IT department create them for you. For help please call Tri-Tech Support.

 

Setting up AIM to use Pointy integration (existing Pointy users)

If a retailer is already signed up to Pointy via a Pointy box the retailer can switch to the integration by following a few simple steps.

 

Complete these steps if you are already using a Pointy box and want to start using the AIM integration.

1. Email your store name, store address and a brief explanation (e.g.  I would like to connect my current Pointy account to the AIM integration) to [e-mail].
2. A Pointy support agent will associate your current Pointy page to the AIM integration and give you a Retailer Key.
3. Contact Tri-Tech Support with your Retailer Key to complete your setup.

 

Uploading to Pointy for the first time

To use your Pointy integration inventory and sales must be uploaded to Pointy for each location that has a Retailer Key set up in Maintenance > Active-e > Active-e Setup > Pointy.

Use the steps below to upload your AIM inventory and sales to Pointy if you haven't already done so. It is recommended that you upload at least six months of previous sales with your initial upload. After the initial upload, inventory will upload daily and sales hourly through tasks created in Setting up AIM to use Pointy integration (new Pointy users)

1. On the Modules menu, select Active-e > Pointy. The Pointy window displays.
2. In the Submit Inventory area, click Proceed to immediately upload all AIM inventory to Pointy.
3. In the Submit Sales area, select the beginning and ending date of sales history that you want to upload to Pointy. Then, click Proceed to immediately update all sales for that date range. By default, the begin date is the last date sales history was uploaded.

 

 

 

FAQ

1. I am already using a Pointy device. How do I switch over to using Pointy on my POS?

Contact [e-mail] to start using Pointy on your POS.

2. What information/data does Pointy receive when I connect it to my POS?

Pointy integrates with your POS by collecting all of your products' barcode numbers (UPC/EAN). We then find an image and description to match each one from our comprehensive database. This then goes on your Pointy Page.

To get the most out of Pointy, we need access to your POS inventory, stock levels and sales history (to estimate stock levels on your page). Your store's data is important to us and we ensure that it is protected at all times.

3. How do I access my Pointy account?

After you sign up to Pointy you will receive an email from us to create a login for your Pointy Page. Once you have created your login details, you can access your Pointy Page by going to https://www.pointy.com/login.

4. How much does Pointy cost for integrations?

The core Pointy service is completely free for integration POS users. The core service includes your Pointy Page, retailer dashboard, and access to See What's in Store