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Booking Types List

Overview​

The Booking Types List page provides a comprehensive interface for managing all booking types within your ActiveBooker account. Booking types define the different reservation options available to your customers, including their duration, availability, and custom settings.

Accessing Booking Types​

Navigate to Account > Booking Types in the left sidebar to access the Booking Types List page.

Page Components​

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Search and Actions Bar​

Located at the top of the page, this section includes:

  • Search Field: Search booking types by keyword using the "Search keyword" input field
  • Refresh Button: Click to reload the booking types list and fetch the latest data
  • Reorder Button: Opens a modal to customize the display order of booking types
  • Add Booking Type Button: Create a new booking type by clicking the "+ Add Booking Type" button

Booking Types Table​

The main table displays all booking types with the following columns:

Name Column​

  • Displays the booking type name
  • Sortable column (click header to sort ascending/descending)

Duration Column​

  • Shows the booking duration in hours and minutes
  • Format: H:MM (e.g., "1:00" for 1 hour, "2:15" for 2 hours 15 minutes)
  • Indicates the length of time allocated for each booking

Custom Column​

  • Indicates whether the booking type uses custom Duration
  • Values: "Yes" or "No"
  • Custom duration allow to set the duration for each booking individually at the time of booking creation

Status Column​

  • Shows the current operational status of the booking type
  • Values:
    • Active: Booking type is enabled and available for use
    • Inactive: Booking type is disabled and not available for bookings

Last Updated Column​

  • Displays the timestamp of the most recent modification
  • Sortable column (click header to sort by date)
  • Format: Date, Time (Timezone offset)

Actions Column​

  • Edit: Opens the booking type editor modal to modify settings
  • Delete: Removes the booking type (with confirmation prompt)

Common Tasks​

Searching for Booking Types​

  1. Click on the search field labeled "Search keyword"
  2. Enter your search term (booking type name or keyword)
  3. Press Enter or click the search icon
  4. The table will filter to display matching results

Reordering Booking Types​

Customize the display order of booking types in the list:

  1. Click the "Reorder" button in the toolbar
  2. In the modal, drag and drop booking types using the handle icon (≡) to rearrange
  3. Position items from top to bottom in your preferred order
  4. Click "Save" to apply the new order
  5. Click "Cancel" or the close icon (X) to discard changes

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Order Behavior:

  • The custom order applies as the default sort when the page loads
  • Newly added booking types appear at the end of the list
  • Deleting a booking type does not affect the order of remaining items
  • If never reordered, booking types display in created date order (oldest first)
  • Manual column sorting (Name, Last Updated) is still available

Adding a New Booking Type​

  1. Click the "+ Add Booking Type" button in the top-right corner
  2. Fill in the information:
    • Booking type name
    • Duration
    • Custom Duration (if applicable)
    • Type (Hourly, Party, Rental)
    • Status (Active/Inactive)
    • Visible to Guests
    • Visible to Members
  3. Save your new booking type

Editing a Booking Type​

  1. Locate the booking type in the table
  2. Click the "Edit" button in the Actions column
  3. Modify the desired fields:
    • Booking type name
    • Duration
    • Custom Duration (if applicable)
    • Type (Hourly, Party, Rental)
    • Status (Active/Inactive)F
    • Visible to Guests
    • Visible to Members
  4. Save your changes

Activating or Deactivating a Booking Type​

  1. Click the "Edit" button for the desired booking type
  2. Change the Status field to "Active" or "Inactive"
  3. Save the changes

Deleting a Booking Type​

  1. Click the "Delete" button in the Actions column
  2. Review the confirmation prompt carefully
  3. Confirm the deletion
  4. The booking type will be permanently removed

Sorting the Table​

  1. Click on the column header for "Name" or "Last Updated"
  2. Click once for ascending order
  3. Click again for descending order
  4. The arrow indicator shows the current sort direction

Understanding Duration Format​

Duration values indicate the length of each booking session:

  • 1:00 = 1 hour
  • 1:15 = 1 hour 15 minutes
  • 2:00 = 2 hours
  • 2:15 = 2 hours 15 minutes

Durations can be customized based on your requirements.

Tips and Best Practices​

Naming Conventions​

  • Use clear, descriptive names
  • Maintain consistent naming patterns
  • Avoid special characters that might cause technical issues

Duration Planning​

  • Set durations based on actual service delivery time
  • Include buffer time for setup and cleanup if needed
  • Consider customer experience when setting time limits

Troubleshooting​

Booking Types Not Displaying​

  • Click the "Refresh" button to reload the list
  • Verify your internet connection
  • Confirm you have appropriate permissions

Cannot Edit or Delete​

  • Verify you have the necessary administrative permissions
  • Check if the booking type is currently in use (may restrict deletion)
  • Contact your system administrator for access issues

Search Returns No Results​

  • Clear the search field and try again
  • Check for spelling errors in your search term
  • Verify that booking types exist matching your criteria
  • Try broader search terms

Pagination Not Working​

  • Refresh the page
  • Clear browser cache if issues persist
  • Check that JavaScript is enabled in your browser