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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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Video
This video provides an overview of how to Block Dining Times.
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| Blocking off Dining Times | 0:44 | Styling Blocked Times | 5:41 | |
| Blocking Options | 0:56 | Editing a Block | 6:21 |
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Content
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Accessing the Tool
From the Dining Admin Dashboard, click “Manage Blocked Out Times” as shown below.
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The “Blocked Time Manager” window will appear.
Add a Basic (One-Time) Block
Creating a single block takes only a few steps. This would be done when a Club would like to block Members from making Dining Reservations in a Dining Room or Rooms at a specific date and time.
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Also note it is possible to control/change how the Dining Times will appear on the Court Sheet by utilizing the “Styling” tab. The Background and Text Color of how the Block appears on the Court sheet can be edited here.
Editing One-Time Block
To edit an existing one-time block, click, Manage Blocked Out Times.
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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)
Frequency
The frequency setting is used to set recurring blocks called a series. For example, the monthly Wine Club that meets in the Wine Cellar on the 15th of each month, could be set up as a Monthly block series.
End Date
The end date is often important for recurring blocks but it isn’t required. A block series can be set to extend until the Dining Admin removes the series. Check the “Select end date?” option to open and populate the “End Date” field. Click “Add Blocked Time” when finished.
Editing Block Series
To edit a block series requires removing the series and then re-adding it.
Use Block Templates - Choose Booking Rules
A standard block simply closes the time so members cannot book. However, blocks can be used for more than just closing the time.
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This would allow only females to book the Dining Room(s) during this window.
Shortcut to “Copy” Blocks
Sometimes similar blocks are needed throughout the month or year but not on a regular frequency.
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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.
Downloadable Guide
Dining - Block Dining - Manage Blocked Out Times
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