This article provides instructions on managing equipment requests for course sections in XenDirect. Users can record and track equipment needs, as well as other requests such as room layouts, copying, facility requirements, and field trip plans. The equipment request feature helps streamline logistics for course sections.
Navigation
Main Menu → Services → Sections (view + Equipment)
Applies To: XenEnterprise, XenPlus, XenBasic
Overview of Equipment Requests
The Equipment tab allows users to track instructor requests for equipment related to a course section. This can also be used for tracking other types of requests such as:
- Room layouts
- Copying needs
- Facility requirements
- Field trip plans
- Other similar needs
Equipment Request Details
When managing equipment requests, the following fields and options are used:
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Equipment Name:
- User-defined and is a required field. This field captures the name or description of the equipment being requested.
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Expense Rate and Method:
- This field is used to define the expense cost of the equipment based on the rate and method provided.
- Note: If the method is left blank, the cost is considered a one-time per-course cost.
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Expense Account:
- This field is used to specify the expense account to which the equipment cost is attributed.
Conclusion
By using the Equipment tab, users can efficiently manage and track requests for equipment and other logistics for course sections. This helps ensure smooth planning and execution of course-related needs. For further assistance, refer to related articles or contact support.