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How do I create a new Reservation?

New Reservations are created on the Bookingsscreen, by:

  1. Clicking the New Reservation button in the top right hand corner how-do-i-create-a-new-reservation or,
  2. Clicking directly on the time in the Bookingsscreen, where you would like to add the Reservation

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EITHER

Select from the list of Existing Customers on the left, or by using the Searchfield, and clicking Select against the Customer name

OR

Enter New Customer details on the right side

Click Save

how-do-i-create-a-new-reservation When making a Reservation for an existing Customer, it is possible to rebook from their Reservation history in the Recent Reservations field:

how-do-i-create-a-new-reservation Click Rebook

ALTERNATIVELY

Search for a Service using the Searchfield or,

Select a Service from the list using the checkbox against the Service name

It is possible to select multiple Services

how-do-i-create-a-new-reservation By selecting a service, a drop-down menu of Employees will appear

how-do-i-create-a-new-reservation Keep the selection as Any to show options for any available employee or,

Select a specific employee from the drop down list

It is possible to override the Duration of the Service

Click Availability

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Select a time from the available time slots by clicking Select

It is possible to manually override the available time slots by using the Enter Manually option

how-do-i-create-a-new-reservation *Please note:*this option disregards system calculated availability and allows double-booking

The following screen will appear:

FieldDescription
Request TypeSelect from the following optionsNone -No selectionExisting Request -This an existing Customer has specifically requested this EmployeeNew Any -This is a new Customer who has not requested a specific EmployeeNew Request -This is a new Customer has specifically requested this EmployeeExisting****Any- This is an existing Customer who has not requested a specific Employee
PriceIt is possible to override the Service price here
NotesAdd any required notes here
Send New EmailSelect this checkbox to send the Customer a Reservation Confirmation email

Click Confirm

The Reservation screen will appear

how-do-i-create-a-new-reservation Exit this screen by clicking Close

The Reservation will now appear on your Bookings screen

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New Reservations are created on the Bookingsscreen

You can create a Reservationby either:

  1. Tapping on New Reservation and selecting Service or Class
  2. Tapping directly on the time in the Bookings screen, where you would like to add the Reservation

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Search existing Customer List by typing the customer's name into the search bar OR enter details of a New Customer in the pop-up box and tap Save

Select the Service from the Recent Reservations list of an existing customer OR scroll down for a full list of Service options

TapEmployee: Anyif you want to specify which Employee carries out the service. Select the required Employee from the list presented

Tap Continue

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Select date/time from the list of availability

It is possible to manually override the available time slots by using the Enter Manually option. Please note: this option disregards system-calculated availability and allows double-booking

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The following Confirmation pop-up box will appear:

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From here you can add notes, select whether the customer receives an email confirmation of their booking (this is enabled by default), and select the reservation Request Type

FieldDescription
Request TypeSelect from the following options:  None -No selectionExisting Request -This an existing Customer has specifically requested this EmployeeNew Any -This is a new Customer who has not requested a specific EmployeeNew Request -This is a new Customer has specifically requested this EmployeeExisting Any- This is an existing Customer who has not requested a specific Employee
PriceIt is possible to override the Service price here
NotesAdd any required notes here
Send New EmailSelect this checkbox to send the Customer a Reservation Confirmation email 

Review the reservation and tap **Confirm.**The Reservation will appear on the Bookings screen

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NewReservations are created on the Bookingsscreen

You can create a Reservationby either:

  1. Tapping on the + Icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen and selecting Service,Class or Timetable Class
  2. Tapping directly on the time in the Bookings screen, where you would like to add the Reservation

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Search your existing Customer List by typing the customer's name into the search bar OR tap the + icon to add a New Customer

Select the Service from the Recent Reservations list of an existing customer ORscroll down for a full list of Service options

TapEmployee: Anyif you want to specify which Employee carries out the service. Select the required Employee from the list presented

Tap CONTINUE

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Select date/time from the list of availability

It is possible to manually override the available time slots by using the Enter Manually option

Please note: the Enter Manually option disregards system-calculated availability and allows double-bookings

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The following Confirmation pop-up box will appear:

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From here you can add notes, select whether the customer receives an email confirmation of their booking (this is enabled by default), and select the reservation Request Type

FieldDescription
Request TypeSelect from the following options
None -No selectionExisting Request -This an existing Customer has specifically requested this EmployeeNew Any -This is a new Customer who has not requested a specific EmployeeNew Request -This is a new Customer has specifically requested this EmployeeExisting Any- This is an existing Customer who has not requested a specific Employee
PriceIt is possible to override the Service price here
NotesAdd any required notes here
Send New EmailSelect this checkbox to send the Customer a Reservation Confirmation email

Review the reservation and tap CONFIRM

The Reservation will appear on the Bookings screen:

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