Create Free Event

Modules>Events>Event Planning>Add Event>Create Free Event

The Create Free Event Page offers one-page way to add an Event that has no fees.

To add a free event, use the following steps:

1. Click the Create Free Event link on the Add Event page. The Add- Free Event page opens.
2. Fill in the fields as described in the table below:

   Field Name	Required	Description
   event code	Required	Enter up to ten characters.
   event category	Optional	An event category is another way of classifying an event, usually in a more specific or detailed manner than the event type. An example of an event category might be a site tour, panel discussion, wine and dine, or awards dinner.
   event type	Required	The type of program, occasion, or event activity. The Event Type is used for tracking purposes. An example of an event type might be a seminar, workshop, lecture, or silent auction.
   event title	Required	The name of the event.
   location	Optional	Select the venue where the event will occur.
   capacity	Optional	Enter the maximum number of people who can attend this event. Max five digits.
   description	Optional	Enter a short, text only, description.
   event url	Optional	Enter a web address for the event.
   start date	Optional	Enter the date that the event will start.
   end date	Optional	Enter the date that the event will end.
   est attendance	Optional	Enter the number of registrants you estimate for this event. Max five digits.
   guaranteed	Optional	Enter the number of registrants you guarantee for this event. Max five digits.
   pre reg	Optional	Enter the date on which people can preregister for the event.
   standard reg	Optional	Enter the date on which people can standard register for the event.
   registration goal	Optional	Enter the number of registrants that is your goal to attend this event.
   revenue	Optional	Enter the revenue goal for this event. Max five digits.
   early reg	Optional	Enter the date on which people can early register for the event.
   late reg	Optional	Enter the date on which people can late register for the event.
   allow wait list?	Optional	Click this checkbox to automatically create a waiting list once an event reaches capacity.
   abstract?	Optional	Click this check box if you want to associate an abstract with the event.
   post to web	Optional	Enter the date on which netFORUM should post the event to eWeb.
   remove from web	Optional	Enter the date on which netFORUM should remove the event from eWeb.
   auto register from wait list?	Optional	Click this check box to automatically remove the first person on the wait list and add them to the list of event registrants once space becomes available.
   registration required?	Optional	Click this check box to require Main event registration to participate.
   nonprofit?	Optional	???
   confirm template	Optional	Select the template netFORUM uses for confirmation emails.
   sell online?	Optional	Click this check box if you want to make this event available on eWeb.
   cancellation template	Optional	Select the template netFORUM uses for cancellation emails.
   max guests allowed	Optional	Enter the maximum number of guest allowed. You can enter up to two numbers.
   insert after save	Optional	Click this check box to return to the Add — Free Event page after clicking the Save button.
   keep values	Optional	This check box works only in conjunction with insert after save. Click this check box to keep all the values you entered except event code and event title after you click the Save button.

3. Click the Save button to save your changes and go to the Event Profile page. Click the Save for Later button to save your changes and keep working on the Add — Free Event page. Click the Cancel button to lose your changes and return to the Add Event Page.