# Only Show Unpacked Items

This setting is useful when an order has already been packed, but new items are later added and cooked. Once those additional items reach the packing screen, the **Show Only Unpacked Items** option determines what is displayed.

{% hint style="info" %}
This is a critical setting for ongoing orders like table service.
{% endhint %}

> **Example:**
>
> A table orders and receives their starter and main course. Later, they add dessert to the same order. When the dessert is ready for packing, this setting determines if you see only the new dessert items or both the dessert and the previously packed main course items.

**When enabled:**

* Shows only newly added items that require packing
* Prevents confusion by hiding previously packed items

<figure><img src="/files/oeIdnVBohDFzASKr038Y" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**When disabled:**

* Shows all items including previously packed ones
* May cause confusion and duplicate packing

<figure><img src="/files/mxM0OHdKKgxCJC5CezPH" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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