Calendar: Add Load In/Out Dates
Load-in and load-out dates help you manage setup and teardown times for your events. Sho-Soft allows you to add these dates when creating a new event or by editing an existing one.
1. Add Load In/Out Dates When Creating a New Event
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Follow the steps to Add an Event to the calendar.
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In the event creation pop-up, scroll down and click the Show Options button.

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Under Distribute, click the Load In/Out button.

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Enter the date and time for load-in and load-out.

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Optional: Use shortcut buttons (1/2/3 days before or 1/2/3 days after) to quickly set standard load-in/load-out windows.
2. Add Load-In/Load-Out to an Existing Event
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Click on the event in the calendar.
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Select the Edit button.

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Under Distribute, click the Load In/Out button.

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Enter or adjust the date and time for load-in and load-out.

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Optional: Use shortcut buttons (1/2/3 days before or 1/2/3 days after) to quickly set standard load-in/load-out windows.
3. Save the Event
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Once changes are complete, click Save Event, Book Event, or Hold Event, depending on the event’s stage.

- Load in/out days will appear with striped shading on the events calendar.

Next Steps
Learn about the calendar's Planner View and its functions
See how to create a hold for an event before booking
Finalize holds by Booking Events on the Calendar
Edit/Cancel/Delete Events at anytime
Assign Specific Spaces in your venue to an event