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Copying a Function or Subfunction

When an events planner adds functions to an event, efficiency can be increased by copying an existing function (or subfunction) and adapting the copy. The function that is copied can be from any event.

When a function and its subfunctions are copied together, the function/subfunction relationship is preserved. If the Details check box is selected, line items are also copied.

If a subfunction is copied separately from its parent function, the copy is treated as a function, in its new location, rather than as a subfunction.

The following procedure describes how to add a new function by copying an existing one.

To add a new function by copying an existing function

  1. Navigate to the Functions screen and select the function you want to copy.
  2. In the Function list, click Copy Function to display the Copy Function dialog box.
  3. Complete the fields in the dialog box; some fields are described in the table that follows this procedure.
  4. Click Copy to close the dialog box and display the new function in the Function list.

    5. Field
    Comments
    # of Copies/Day
    Number of copies of the selected function that will be created for each day of the specified event. Defaults to 1. Larger values are typically used for repetitive functions such as coffee breaks.
    # of Days
    Number of event days for which you want the selected function to be copied. Defaults to 1.
    Details
    When selected, copies line items of the current function and its subfunctions, as well as the other attributes of the function and its subfunctions. Requires an order number in the Order field.
    End Time
    Time at which the new function will end. Defaults to the value for the selected function.
    Event
    Event that will include the new function. Defaults to the value for the selected function.
    Order
    Order number that will include line items for the new function.
    Room
    Room where the new function will be held. Defaults to the value for the selected function.
    Start From
    First date for which you want the selected function to be copied. Defaults to the value for the selected function.
    Start Time
    Time at which the new function will start. Defaults to the value for the selected function.


 Siebel eHospitality Guide 
 Published: 18 April 2003