Creating a calendar event
Creating a calendar event
In addition to jobs, you can create custom events on your VanMan calendar. Use events for meetings, training sessions, vehicle servicing, or anything else that blocks out time.
Open the event dialog
On the calendar, click and drag to select a time range, or click the New Event button. The event dialog opens.
Enter event details
Give your event a title (e.g. "Team meeting" or "Truck 2 service"). Set the start time and end time, or toggle All day for events that span the entire day.
Choose a colour
Pick a colour for the event. This helps you distinguish events from jobs on the calendar. Each colour renders differently from the solid job blocks — events appear with dashed borders and a calendar icon.
Assign a truck (optional)
If the event is related to a specific truck (e.g. vehicle servicing), select it from the Truck dropdown. The event will appear in that truck's lane on the calendar.
Add contacts (optional)
Search for and add contacts to the event — useful for meetings with suppliers or customer appointments.
Events assigned to a truck block that truck's availability for the duration. This prevents jobs from being scheduled during the event.
Save the event
Click Save. The event appears on the calendar immediately, visible to all operators.
To edit or delete an event, click on it in the calendar and make your changes in the event dialog.
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