Time Slot Entries#

Time Slots are the options available to a user when booking a resource. For example, the time slot group “School Day” would contain a time slot entry for each period of the day.

Creating a Time Slot Entries#

To create a new time slot entry select the Create option from the Time Slot Entries section of the side menu. You’ll be asked to select the time slot group to see the entries for.

Once selected, you’ll be redirected to the create page for that time slot group. This page differs based on the entry type assigned to the time slot group.

Custom Time Period#

If the time slot group has an entry type of “Custom Time Period” you won’t be able to add any time slot entries.

Fixed Time Period#

If the time slot group has an entry type of “Fixed Time Period” you’ll be asked to complete the following fields.

  • Name

    • The name of the time slot entry

  • Length of Time

    • The length of time that bookings made using this entry will take up

Fixed Start and End Time#

If the time slot group has an entry type of “Fixed Start and End” you’ll be asked to complete the following fields.

  • Name

    • The name of the time slot entry

  • Start Time

    • The start time of the entry

  • End Time

    • The end time of the entry

  • Days Available

    • The days of the week that the entry can be selected.

Once you’ve entered the required fields click the save button to create the new entry.

Tip

The days available option allows you to “turn off” a specific period on a given day of the week.

Editing a Time Slot Entry#

To edit an existing time slot entry select the View / Edit option from the Time Slot Entries section of the side menu. You’ll then be asked to select the time slot group to see the entries for.

Once selected, the list of entries within that time slot group will be shown.

To edit an entry select the corresponding checkbox and click the edit icon from the tables action bar. This will open the edit view for the appropriate entry type.

Fixed Time Period#

When editing a fixed time period entry you can change the name and description of the entry. If the entry hasn’t had any bookings made using it, you’ll be able to edit the length of time.

Fixed Start and End Time#

When editing a fixed start and end time entry you can change the name and description of the entry. If the entry hasn’t had any bookings made using it, you’ll be able to edit the start and end times.

Once the information is updated, click the save button to update the entry.

Deleting a Time Slot Entry#

To delete an existing time slot entry select the View / Edit option from the Time Slot Entries section of the side menu. You’ll then be asked to select the time slot group to see the entries for.

Once selected, the list of entries within that time slot group will be shown.

To delete an entry select the corresponding checkbox and click the delete icon from the tables action bar. You’ll be asked to confirm the action before the time slot entries are deleted.

Tip

You won’t be able to delete a time slot entry if it has active bookings in the future that are using it. You’ll need to delete those bookings first.

Permissions#

This page is protected by the following permissions:

  • Delete Time Slot Entries

  • Manage Time Slot Entries

This page is available to users with the following roles:

  • Staff Members

    • Available with permission