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10. Food Categories Management

Manage food categories efficiently by defining, modifying, and organizing food-related items in the system.

📌 10.1. Food Categories Overview​

Displayed Data:​

FieldDescription
IDUnique identifier for each category.
NameTitle of the food category (e.g., Meat, Cold Drinks, Pizza).
StatusIndicates whether the category is Active or Inactive.
ActionsProvides management options for each category.

⚙️ 10.2. Features & Functionality​

  • Search Functionality → Allows filtering food categories by name.
  • Status Filter → Dropdown to filter categories by Active or Inactive.
  • Pagination → Enables navigation through multiple category entries.

🔄 10.3. Food Category Status Management​

Status Types:​

  • Active → The category is available for food items.
  • Inactive → The category is temporarily disabled.

Actions Menu:​

  • Set Inactive → Disables a category.
  • Set Active → Re-enables an inactive category.

✏️ 10.4. Modifying a Food Category​

Available Actions:​

  • Edit Category → Modify the name of an existing category.
  • Delete Category → Remove the category if no food items are assigned.

📝 Editing Food Category:​

  • Name Field → Allows renaming the category.
  • Save Button → Saves changes to the category.
  • Cancel Button → Discards modifications.

➕ 10.5. Adding a New Food Category​

Process:​

  1. Click the "Add New" button to open the creation form.
  2. Enter the Category Name.
  3. Click Save to add the category or Cancel to discard changes.

🔗 10.6. Interconnection & Functionality​

  • Food categories ensure proper classification of menu items.
  • Organizing food categories improves user experience when selecting items.
  • Activating or deactivating categories instantly reflects on food menus.