FAQ: What is the difference between an OPERATION and PREFERENCE
Overview
When getting your community ready for the upcoming season, it is important to understand the difference between Operations and Preferences.
Operations
Operations are performed on the operations tab. They are global actions that effect your entire database and community. They can be performed by any user (with "Bulk Operation" permission) from any computer. At the facility, in the office, at home, etc.
Examples
- Setting up auto-checkout. You can setup auto-checkout. Auto-checkout will be enabled for the entire database at all locations.
- Bulk send ePasses. You can bulk send ePasses. This bulk action effects the entire community.
- Rename a membership type. If you re-name a membership type. The membership type will be updated throughout your database.
Preferences
Preferences have a separate page and can be accessed via the menu. By default, preferences are local. They only effect the specific computer you are using.
Check In preferences can be made global. If your community uses the Application Portal, some preferences are determined by the Application Portal's settings.
Always Local Preferences
- Location
- Date Format
- Enabling Sound Effects
- Warn on Recent Check In
Local preference changes only effect the specific computer you are using. Not the entire community.
Check In preferences can be made global or remain local
- Enable Check Out
- Enable Check In Note
- Enable Guest Register
- Enable Multi-Member Check In
- Enabling Drop Ins
- Hide Virtual Guest Passes
- Hide Address and Age
- Hide Member Notes
A user (with "Bulk Operation" permission) can sync check in preferences across all devices to make them global.
New Member Preferences are set by the Application Portal
- New Membership & Member Preferences
- Barcode Suggestion
Communities not using the Application Portal, new member preferences remain local.