Preset Locations

Preset Locations

Overview

Preset Locations are pre-configured venues that administrators save for quick selection when creating events. Once set up, event creators can choose a preset location with a single click instead of manually entering address details each time.

This feature is essential for organisations that regularly run events at the same venues.


Functionality Breakdown

What Preset Locations Include

Each preset location can store:

  • Location Name – A friendly, recognisable name

  • Full Address – Street address for Google Maps integration

  • Additional Details – Room numbers, floor information, building access instructions

How They Work

  1. Administrators create preset locations in Settings

  2. Event creators select "Preset Location" when adding a session

  3. Choose from the dropdown of saved venues

  4. All location details are automatically populated

Where Preset Locations Appear

  • Event session creation/editing forms

  • As a location type option alongside Link, Map, Zoom, etc.


Pre-requisites

Role Requirements

Action

Required Roles

Action

Required Roles

Create/manage presets

Admin, Owner

Use presets in events

Admin, Owner, Curator, Learning Designer

Feature Requirements

  • Events feature must be enabled for your company


Quick Start Guide

For Administrators (Creating Presets)

  1. Navigate to SettingsEvents

  2. Find Preset Locations

  3. Click Add Location

  4. Enter name and address

  5. Save

For Event Creators (Using Presets)

  1. Create or edit an event session

  2. Select Preset Location as location type

  3. Choose your venue from the dropdown

  4. Location details are automatically filled in


FAQs

How many preset locations can I create?
There's no strict limit—create as many as your organisation needs.

Can I use preset locations with recurring events?
Yes, preset locations work with all event types including recurring sessions.

Do preset locations work with all session types?
Yes, you can use preset locations regardless of the event type (All Sessions, Selected Sessions).

Can I combine a preset location with additional instructions?
Yes, you can add session-specific details that will be included in reminder emails alongside the preset location information.


Troubleshooting

Issue

Solution

Issue

Solution

No preset locations available

Contact an Admin or Owner to create presets in Settings → Events.

Preset location showing wrong address

Ask an Admin to update the preset in Settings.

Can't create preset locations

Verify you have Admin or Owner role.