=== Order Tools for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: aisimpleplugin
Donate link: https://aispdev.com/order-tools-for-woocommerce/
Tags: phone order, manual payment, local pickup, woocommerce email, order management
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Streamline your WooCommerce admin workflow: manage phone orders, assign users, handle manual payments, and send smarter notifications.

== Description ==

**Order Tools for WooCommerce** enhances your store management workflow with tools built for store owners, managers, and support teams handling orders manually.

== Features ==
- **Assign / Unassign Users Easily**  
  Search for existing customers and attach them to an order — or switch to *Guest mode* instantly.
- **Phone Order Gateway**  
  Create orders manually and register phone sales directly from the admin.
- **Admin Manual Payment Gateway**  
  Allow administrators to process pending or on-hold orders securely through `/order-pay`.
- **Custom Email Notifications**  
  Customize subjects and notification flow for pending, completed or pickup orders.
- **Smart “Local Pickup” Email**  
  Automatically notify customers when their pickup order is ready.
- **Google Maps link**  
  Adds direct map links in admin order views and order listings.
- **Additional Admin Utilities**
  Includes a one-click “Empty Cart” button, a dedicated **Company column** in orders and user lists (with search support), SKU display in cart, and other workflow enhancements.

== Order Security and Privacy ==
This plugin follows WooCommerce’s standard security practices:
- Guest orders can be paid securely using the order key link sent by email.
- Orders assigned to registered users require login before accessing the payment page.

These safeguards ensure that personal data remains protected according to WooCommerce policies.

== HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage) ==
Fully compatible with WooCommerce HPOS (custom order tables).  
All order interactions are handled through WooCommerce official APIs.


== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin from WordPress.
3. Ensure WooCommerce is active.
4. Configure settings under **WooCommerce → Settings → Order Tools**.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I assign a user after the order is created? =
Yes! You can search and assign existing customers directly from the order edit screen.

= What happens when I click “Use as guest”? =
The assigned user is removed, and the order switches to *Guest mode* while preserving billing details.

= Can I manually trigger emails? =
Yes — all custom email notifications appear under **WooCommerce → Settings → Emails**.

= Is the plugin compatible with HPOS? =
Yes, full compatibility is provided.


== Screenshots ==
1. Assign / unassign users directly from an order.
2. Confirmation popup for guest mode switching.
3. Custom email layout.
4. Phone order and manual payment configuration.
5. CC-email setup.
6. Additional tools settings panel.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial public release.

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0.0 =
First release.

== License ==
GPLv2 or later