Event Types

Overview

The Event Types module is a core component of the SDM ERP system dedicated to managing Event Types records. It exists to digitize, organize, and streamline the administration of Event Types, ensuring that the educational institution can securely track, manage, and retrieve this data efficiently.

Business Use Case

Manual tracking of Event Types leads to data fragmentation, inconsistencies, and administrative bottlenecks. This module provides a single source of truth, automating related workflows, ensuring data integrity, and significantly reducing administrative overhead. As part of the Timetable suite, data managed here integrates seamlessly with the core ERP database and often feeds directly into financial calculations, academic tracking, and global reporting, depending on institutional workflows.

Who uses it?

System Administrators

For global configuration and overarching management.

Authorized Staff & Management

For day-to-day data entry, monitoring, and reporting.

Navigation

Follow these steps to reach the Event Types module from anywhere in the system: ---

TIP

QUICK ACCESS
You can also use the global search shortcut `Cmd` + `K` and type "Event Types" to jump directly to this page.

1

Open the Timetable menu

Navigate to Timetable in the main sidebar.

2

Go to specific section

Click on Event Types to expand the section.

3

Access Operations

Select the specific operation to open the dashboard.

Features

Centralized Event Types Management

Provides a single source of truth for all Event Types records.

Data Integrations

Seamlessly feeds into academic tracking and global reporting.

Workflow Automation

Digitizes related workflows to ensure data integrity and reduce administrative overhead.

Event Types Form

FIELD	TYPE	REQUIRED	DESCRIPTION
Title	Text	Yes	Configuration input for Title
Color	Text	Yes	Configuration input for Color
Is Holiday	Text	Yes	Configuration input for Is Holiday

Permissions

Only administrators holding the core system admin role or having specific permissions can manage this module:

event-types.index

Allows viewing the Event Types list.

event-types.create

Allows creating new Event Types records.

event-types.edit

Allows updating Event Types records.

event-types.destroy

Allows deleting Event Types records.

FAQ

Can I restore a deleted Event Types record?

Who can access this module?

Notes

**Data Integrity**: Always double-check required fields before saving to prevent reporting errors later.

**Regular Audits**: Periodically review Event Types records to archive or disable obsolete data.

**Consistent Naming**: Use standardized naming conventions when entering text fields to ensure clean reports.