Event Types and SubTypes are assigned to events created in the Meetings module in the AMS. The Type can define a parent meeting, series of events or one-time meeting or event, and the SubType defines the kinds of events that correspond to that Meeting Type. Some examples of Event SubTypes are seen in the next screen shot of the Events grid for the sample Type of ANNUAL which corresponds to the same sample Annual Meeting featured in the Meetings section of this knowledge base.
When a new event is added to an existing meeting, the Type field should be the same one selected for all the other events. The SubType can then be selected from those that load in the drop down menu based on the chosen Type. These are then stored in the Events Tab, as seen in the next screen shot.
The Event Types Dictionary is a grouping table, defined in our example as EVNTTYPES. This GroupType is in the next screen shot, expanded to display typical GroupCodes, which are used to define the Event Type.
The GroupCode ANNUAL seen in the previous screen shot is for just such an “Annual Meeting” and the MasterCodes that drive the choices in the SubType drop down menu are in the next screen shot.
Every Event Type that entails online registration must have its own registration SubType, a GroupCode specifically spelled Registratn.
Types and SubTypes can also be defined for events that occur on their own but more than once over a longer time period, like a yearly series of workshops or training courses.
Event SubTypes can have colors associated with them when displayed on your web site using the Simple Event Calendar or Dashboard. To set the color of a particular Event Sub Type add the COLR= instruction to the MasterCode of the Event SubType. For example COLR=#FFC0CB would set the background color to pink.
Similarly, the LCLR= instruction can be used to define the link color associated with an Event SubType.
NOTE: They styling of your site may override these color settings.
Event Types and SubTypes are defined as part of the initial implementation of the AMS based on your association’s needs, but can be added to and edited as needed going forward.
More information on Event Types and SubTypes is in the Event Tabs and Functions section of the Meetings section of this knowledge base.