Defining Meeting/Session Product Session Requirements

This task defines the equipment and supplies needed for a session.

Note.pngThis task is only available if the Predefine Requirements Inventory checkbox on the General Setup screen is selected.

To define the session requirements:

1.    Click Session Requirements from the Subsystem Specific task category.
The Session Requirement Inventory screen displays, as shown below.
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2.    Click Add Requirement.

3.    Select the Requirement from the drop-down.

4.    If necessary, select the Sub-Requirement from the drop-down.

5.    Enter the Used Quantity.

6.    Select the Requirement Status from the drop-down.

7.    Select the Currency from the drop-down.

8.    If necessary, click the Vendor link and search for the customer who will provide the requirement.

9.    If necessary, click the Staff link and search for a staff member who is responsible for setting up the requirement.

10.  Select the Begin Date and End Date from the drop-downs.

11.  Enter the Cost.

12.  Enter any Comments.

13.  Click Save.

Screen Element Description

Session Level Equipment and Supplies

Add Requirement Button. When clicked, a row is added to the Session Level Equipment and Supplies table and the corresponding fields are enabled to add an inventory item.
Delete Requirement Button. When clicked, the highlighted row from the table and the information entered in the Inventory Detail fields are deleted.

Inventory Detail

Requirement

Drop-down. The type of requirement being provided.

For example, computer equipment, light cannon, or food service.

Sub-Requirement Drop-down. A requirement type can be sub-coded.

For example, a specific type of computer equipment, a specific meal, etc.

Used Quantity Text box. The number of this item required. Default to 1.
Requirement Status Drop-down. The status of the request. Values are “Reserved” and “Requested.” The default is “Reserved” if the item is available, and “Requested” if the item is unavailable.
Currency Drop-down. The currency code of the cost figure. Defaults to the base currency of the system.
Vendor Link. The supplier that is providing the inventory requirement.
Staff Link. The person responsible for setup of the requirement. ID is an option, but when filled in, will populate the name.
Begin Date Drop-down. The date and time range during which this item or service is available to start.
End Date Drop-down. The date and time range during which this item or service is available to end.
Cost Text box. The cost of the item. This is for reference only and is not used for any financial transaction creation.
Comments Text box. Free-form field used to add additional comments about the session requirements.