Calpendo Admin FAQs

How to include a drop down box for multiple choices in a booking
Context: Certain instruments may require a choice of configuration options in order to be setup properly for use by a booker.  For example, an instrument co...
Thu, 16 Jun, 2022 at 2:00 PM
How to enable Services
Context:  Services is a built-in module within Calpendo for allowing users to book service requests which are not tied to a specific time or date.  For exam...
Thu, 12 Mar, 2020 at 6:24 PM
How to enable and use the email button on search lists
Context: In some situations it may be useful to be able to manually send emails to Calpendo users.   Suitable for: Admins  Objective: Enable email ...
Thu, 12 Mar, 2020 at 6:23 PM
How to warn a user, but not reject, if they don't use a full pre-defined slot
Context: Resources in Calpendo can be setup with predefined slots. If they apply,  when a booker makes a booking within a predefined slot, the booking form ...
Thu, 21 Mar, 2019 at 1:02 PM
Using Exists permission to hide an old or unused resource
Context:  In the case where a resource has been retired or is no longer need it is useful to be able hide it from the UI resource lists. Resources can b...
Fri, 27 Mar, 2020 at 1:18 PM
How to remove or expire but not delete users on Calpendo
Context: When a user is no longer active on Calpendo due to leaving the facility, it is normal for admins to want to remove that user so that they can regai...
Mon, 31 Jan, 2022 at 4:37 PM
How to see a list of custom properties in Calpendo Lite
Context: Calpendo Lite has a limit of 15 custom properties when installed.  In order to manage the amount of custom properties you have it may be useful ...
Wed, 11 Mar, 2020 at 10:46 AM
How to work with images on Facility Pages and in Banners
Context: Calpendo has the ability to host images which can then be used within Facility pages and in the banner at the top of a page. Images are uploaded as...
Thu, 21 Mar, 2019 at 1:02 PM
Adding a button to a biskit to link to another page
Context: When working with certain biskits it may be useful to have a button at the bottom which can generate a report on that biskit.  This could be use...
Wed, 25 Mar, 2020 at 3:44 PM
How to add a page banner
Context: By default, a Calpendo will not have a banner at the top of the page but adding one in could help with branding your site. Typically, your Calpendo...
Thu, 21 Mar, 2019 at 1:03 PM