> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.maitredpos.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.maitredpos.com/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-17-converter/tools/external-sales-posting/general.md).

# General

#### External Sales Posting

Sales can be imported from the web or a kiosk into Maitre'D thanks to the XML platform. Files transferred to the Back-Office are treated in real time. Therefore, inventory updates are also in real time. This increases efficiency and eliminates the need for costly equipment. Since data is transferred automatically, this eliminates errors from manual data entry.

***

### **General Branch**

The general tab of the external sales posting option allows to choose the path of the folder where external sales will be received.

**External Sales Import**

Enable this option to receive external sales information in an XML formatted file.

**Directory**

Select the path of the folder where the external sales information will be available for import in an XML formatted file. NOTE: Use the folder icon to browse to your shared directory.

**External Configuration Import**

Enable this option to receive external sales information configuration in an XML formatted file.

**Directory**

Select the path of the folder where the external sales information configuration will be available for import in an XML formatted file. NOTE: Use the folder icon to browse to your shared directory.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://docs.maitredpos.com/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-17-converter/tools/external-sales-posting/general.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.