Can I manage machine bookings in a fablab?
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Yes. Each machine can be created as a bookable resource with its own hours, capacity, equipment, price, and conditions. Makers choose an available time slot from your booking page.
How do I distinguish a machine booking from a workshop or training session?
How do I distinguish a machine booking from a workshop or training session?
A machine is booked as a resource for a time slot. A workshop, onboarding session, or training can be managed as an event with a fixed date, capacity, and price, so machine scheduling and group registrations stay separate.
Can I offer memberships with included usage time?
Can I offer memberships with included usage time?
Yes. You can create memberships that grant access to certain resource types or a usage volume. Bookings then consume the expected entitlements, and any extra usage can be charged when needed.
Can I display instructions before someone books a machine?
Can I display instructions before someone books a machine?
Yes. The resource description can list prerequisites, safety instructions, included material, and usage limits. You can also require manual approval for sensitive resources.
Can a confirmed time slot grant access to the workshop?
Can a confirmed time slot grant access to the workshop?
Yes, if you have configured a connected access provider. The maker receives the useful information after confirmation for the authorized period, and access can be revoked when the slot expires or is cancelled.
Can the fablab manage resources other than machines?
Can the fablab manage resources other than machines?
Yes. You can manage workstations, open workshops, rooms, and zones. The same schedule shows what is occupied, available, or reserved for a specific activity.
Can I charge different prices depending on machines or maker profiles?
Can I charge different prices depending on machines or maker profiles?
Yes. Each resource can have its own prices, and you can define exceptions by user category. This helps distinguish members, students, visitors, or partners.
Which metrics are useful for managing a fablab?
Which metrics are useful for managing a fablab?
You can track machine occupancy, upcoming slots, most requested resources, cancellations, event registrations, and payments. This data helps adjust hours, prices, and training sessions.