New feature 1: countdown timer for orders approaching time slot
a countdown timer will appear for any order that is within a defined number of minutes from its scheduled time slot.
configuration:
- setting name: show countdown for orders approaching slot
- function: when set to a value greater than 0, the countdown timer becomes visible for orders within the specified timeframe.
visual behavior:
- red blinking background when order is within the countdown window.
- yellow background with a "timeout" label once the scheduled time passes.
- blue background with "preorder" label if order is outside the countdown window.
New feature 2: elapsed time since order placement
shows how long it has been since each order was placed, helping kitchen staff prioritize older orders.
configuration:
- setting name: show elapsed time for orders after x minutes
- function: when a value is configured, elapsed time (e.g., "12 min ago") will appear only for orders that exceed that threshold.
display behavior:
- updates in real time every minute.
- clearly shown next to the order placement time.