Create and Edit Layouts in Connect for Appetize

Description: A Layout can be used to program seating charts into the system that can be used for Mobile, In Seat, and Suite ordering. 

Note: Upon setup, the system is set to the Default layout, and all programming will correspond to this layout by default. The name of this layout can be changed if needed.

• Edit the Existing Layout
• Add a New Level to an Existing Layout
• Add a New Section, Row, and/or Seat to a Level in Layouts

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Edit the Existing Layout

1. Log in to Connect and select Layouts on the left side menu.
2. Find the specific layout to edit and then select the Edit button.
3. From here, edit the Section/Row/Seat Titles.
4. The first level within the selected layout shows the defined sections.
   
   

Add a New Level to an Existing Layout

To add a new level, select Add Level to see the following options:

• Name of level: Ex: Suites, 100 level, 200 level
• Type of section: You will be able to organize the sections by numbers or letters.
• Range of section: Designate the starting and ending section for level (Ex: 200 to 220)
• Type of rows: You will be able to organize the rows by numbers or letters.
• Average number of rows in each section: Select the row with the most sections and make that the average, then delete extra rows after level creation
• Type of seat: You will be able to organize the seats by numbers or letters.
• Average number of seats: Input the average number of seats per row. Add/delete seats as needed after level creation.
  
   

Add a New Section, Row, and/or Seat to a Level in Layouts

Once a new Level has been created within a Layout, Sections, Rows, and Seats can be added. Layouts are layered and must be created in order in the following manner:

Layout > Level > Section > Row > Seat. 

Therefore, you can follow the steps below to add a new Section, Row, and/or Seat:

1. Select the preferred Layout.
2. Select the preferred Level:
   • For a new Section, select Add Section in the top right. 
   • For a new Row, select an existing Section. Then select Add Row. 
   • For a new Seat, select an existing Row. Then select Add Seat.

Assign new Sections, Rows, and Seats to the Vendor

Once the Levels have been created, they must be assigned to the preferred vendor to appear in Activate.

1. In Connect, select the Vendors tab.
2. Choose the preferred Vendor.
3. Select the Serves tab to see which Levels, Sections, etc. are needed for the Vendor.
4. When the checkmark is active, the section, row, or seat will appear in Activate.