Create an Appointment from Daily Schedule
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Path | Best for | What’s preloaded | Can see availability first? |
Daily schedule | Rapid booking for today/by staff | Date (today) and staff/day context | Not upfront – enter edit first; can check from that view |
See all four ways to create an appointment → [Overview Article]
Steps – Daily Schedule
Best for: Fast entry when you already know the time and resource.
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Go to Appointments › Daily Schedule.
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Click Book new appointment.
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The Appointment form opens immediately with the current date and selected staff context.
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If needed, adjust date/time and resource.
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(Optional) Use the availability check in the form to confirm no conflicts.
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Complete the Appointment form and click Book appointment.
Appointment Form Fields (common to all paths)
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Customer: Search/select the customer. Their assets (if applicable) will appear.
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Date & time: Confirm or adjust.
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Resource (staff): Select who is performing the service.
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Service(s): Select one or more services. (Pricing can be adjusted later at checkout.)
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Tags & color (optional): Add tags or assign a color code.
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Reminder window: Set SMS reminders via your Smart Number.
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Asset (if used): Assign the asset.
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Recurring (optional): Check Recurring and configure repeat pattern.
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Deposit (optional): Use the dropdown on Book appointment to collect a deposit.
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Book: Click Book appointment to finish.
This section is shared across all four methods. See the Overview Article for details and links to other booking methods.
Pros & Considerations
Pros:
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Fastest method for same-day or known-slot bookings.
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Minimal navigation.
Consider:
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No upfront calendar grid; best used when you already know availability.
Troubleshooting
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If a different date or staff is needed, adjust in the form before saving.
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Conflict checks rely on form view, not calendar view.