Configure Calendar Formats

Calendar formats determine which event details EMS prints on the Event Calendar report. For example, you can include fields such as Group, Event Time, and Event Location.

You can also configure filters that limit the report to specific buildings, statuses, event types, or group types.

Configure a calendar format

1. Select Configuration > Administration > Calendar Formats.

   The Calendar Formats window opens and displays the calendar formats configured in EMS.

2. Select New.

   The Calendar Format window opens.

3. In Description, enter a name for the calendar format.

4. Optional: Select Set Filter.

   EMS adds the Buildings, Statuses, Event Types, and Group Types tabs.

5. Select the fields that should appear on the Event Calendar report.

6. Select OK.

Calendar format fields

Field	Description
Description	Name or description of the calendar format. Maximum length is 30 characters, including spaces.
Set Filter	Filters the Event Calendar report based on buildings, statuses, event types, and group types.

Configure report fields

1. Open the Fields tab.

2. Select one or more fields from the Available list.

3. Select the move button (>) to move the fields to the Selected list.

4. Arrange the fields in the order you want them to display.

5. Select a field and then select Move Up or Move Down.

   EMS prints the selected fields from top to bottom in the order shown in the Selected list.

Configure building filters

1. Open the Buildings tab.

2. Select one or more buildings, areas, or views from the Available list.

3. Select the move button (>) to move the items to the Selected list.

EMS includes only events that match the selected locations when generating the report.

Configure status filters

1. Open the Statuses tab.

2. Select one or more statuses from the Available list.

3. Select the move button (>) to move the statuses to the Selected list.

EMS includes only events that use the selected statuses when generating the report.

Configure event type filters

1. Open the Event Types tab.

2. Select one or more event types from the Available list.

3. Select the move button (>) to move the event types to the Selected list.

EMS includes only events that use the selected event types when generating the report.

Configure group type filters

1. Open the Group Types tab.

2. Select one or more group types from the Available list.

3. Select the move button (>) to move the group types to the Selected list.

EMS includes only events that use the selected group types when generating the report.