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You can create walk-in entries in the Allocation Panel in either of these ways:
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Click the + button
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Select the dining table you want to allocate.
When you create a walk-in entry, you can:
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Enter allocation mode manually.
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Have the system start allocation mode autaomtically.
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Let the system allocate a dining table automatically.
Note: While in allocation mode, yo can stop the allocaiton process at any time by selecting Cancel.
Allocation settings for walk-in entries
In the Dining Area Card, select the desired option in the On Creating Walk-in Reservations field.
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You must start allocation mode manually for the walk-in reservation.
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If you create a walk-in entry on a specific table and need additional tables, you must continue allocation manually.
Start Manual Alloc. Mode
- When creating a walk-in reservation: allocation mode starts automatically so you can select tables for the guests.
- When creating a walk-in reservation on a specific dining table: allocation mode starts automatically if the guest count exceeds the table capacity, so you can select additional tables.
Try Automatic Allocation:
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The system attempts to allocate a dining table or a combined table.
Try Automatic Alloc. - Then Manual:
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When creating a walk-in reservation: the system first attempts automatic allocation of a dining table or combined table. If it cannot allocate, allocation mode starts automatically so you can select tables.
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When creating a walk-in reservation on a specific table: allocation mode starts automatically if the guest count exceeds the table capacity, so you can select additional tables.
See also
Allocating Dining Tables Automatically to Multiple Reservations
Allocating Dining Tables to a Single Reservation
How to: Allocate Dining Tables
How to: Change and Cancel Allocation