Managing resource availability
Managing resource availability
In addition to creating a resources basic hours of availability, you can also fine-tune hours and block-out it's availability to manage resources on specific days.
Before You Start:
- You can learn more about fine-tuning and blocking-out on our articles linked.
Fine-tuning resource hours
Fine-tuning hours lets you adjust a resource's availability for specific dates without changing its regular schedule — for example, if a resource is only available for half a day.
The steps below cover how to fine-tune hours from the Resource Settings. If you prefer to make adjustments while browsing the calendar, you can also fine-tune day-by-day directly from the Schedule > Calendar view.
To fine-tune resource hours:
- Go to Settings > Resources.
- Find the resource you want to adjust and click the action button (•••).
- Select Edit.
- Click the Hours tab.
- Select Fine-Tune Hours for Specific Dates.
- Click the Select Dates field and choose one or more dates from the calendar.
- Enter the new start and end times.
- Click Update to save your changes.
The updated hours will override the resource's regular availability for the selected dates only.
To remove future fine-tuned dates, re-open the Fine-Tune Hours menu and select View Future Fine-Tuned Dates. From there, you can either reset dates individually or click Reset All to restore normal hours across all fine-tuned dates.
Block-out resources
Blocking out a resource closes off its availability for specific dates without changing its regular schedule — for example, marking a resource as unavailable over the Christmas period.
The steps below cover how to block-out from the Resource Settings. If you prefer to make adjustments while browsing the calendar, you can also blockout directly from the Calendar > Schedule view.
To block out a resource:
- Go to Settings > Resources.
- Find the resource you want to adjust and click the action button (•••).
- Select Edit.
- Click the Hours tab.
- Select Block Out.
- Choose the date or dates you want to block out.
- Click Update to save your changes.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
What happens if I edit fine-tuned hours after a booking has been made?
Existing bookings will remain unchanged, but new bookings will follow the updated resource availability.
Can I apply fine-tuned hours across multiple dates at once?
Yes! Select multiple dates when fine-tuning to adjust several days simultaneously.
How do I ensure my changes have been saved?
After making adjustments, check the calendar view to confirm the updated availability.
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