Posting Events
Use the Event Summary page (Sourcing, Create Events, Event Details) to post sourcing events.
When you post an event, the system generates a PDF file and optionally an XML file that describes the event. Based on the settings set up in the Sourcing - Business Unit Definition Page, event notifications can be sent immediately or on a preview date as set in the Event Summary Page. The PDF and XML files are attached to the email that notifies bidders of the event. You can see the PDF and XML files listed as attachments when you access the Header Comments and Attachments page or you can access all documents for an event when you access the Event Files page. The PDF and XML files that the bidder receives are tailored to the bidder; for example, if you invite one bidder to all lines but invite another bidder to only one line, each bidder receives a PDF and an XML file showing only the invited lines.
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An XML version is created if you select the Allow Bidder XML Downloads option on the Sourcing Business Unit Definition page or the Event Settings and Options page.
See Posting Awards.
Making Changes to Posted Events
While the event is in a Posted status:
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Invite new bidders.
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Edit header and line comment and attachments.
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Extend the event.
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Change a reserve price.