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Introduction
The Manage Blocked Out Times tool is primarily used to prevent members from booking Dining Reservations during specific times. Blocks may also be used for adjusting Dining times for seasonality. Additionally, blocks can use different “templates” or rules for allowing certain Members to make Dining reservations. Use Cases:
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This video provides an overview of how to Block Dining Times.
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Accessing the Tool
From the Dining Admin Dashboard, click “Manage Blocked Out Times” as shown below.
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Navigate to the “View Blocks” tab. Then, click on the desired block to edit or delete.
Add a Recurring Block (Block Series)
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To edit a block series requires removing the series and then re-adding it.
Use Block Templates - Choose Booking Rules
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- Add a block which takes you to the “View Blocks” tab to see the newly created block.
2. Click the “Add/Edit Block” tab to load the same settings for the block created in step 1.
3. Change the settings for the new block. Often this would be just changing the date.
4. Click “Add Blocked Time”. This copies the block but with the new settings such as the new date.
5. Repeat as needed.
FAQs
Q. How do I set up block templates?
A. Please contact the Res Team or your Project Manager for assistance with creating templates.
Best Practices
Before adding or editing a block it is recommended to load the date on the Dining sheet. The block manager automatically starts on the same date as is loaded on the Dining sheet.
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