Locker Switch
ThisThe article describes the Locker Switch tool, whichtool allows administrators to reassign a user to a different locker or swap locker assignments between two users. Its primary purpose is to provide a clear workflow for managing locker changes due to user requests, maintenance needs, or other administrative requirements. This guidearticle is intended for OPSCOMOPS-COM administrators.administrators responsible for managing locker inventory and assignments.
UsingSetup Thisand Feature
Configuration
This tool is a standard feature within the locker management module and does not require any specific configuration.configuration to activate.
Admin Side:
The tool strictly relies on existing locker and user rental information already being present in the system. No additional setup or configuration is needed before using the switch tool.
User Side:
End-users do not have access to the locker switch functionality on the public portal. They must request any locker changes or swaps directly through an administrator.
Using this Feature
The Locker Switch tool allows for two distinct actions: moving a single user to a new locker (Switch)Switch) or exchanging lockers between two users (Swap)Swap). Administrators can perform a switch or swap by following these steps:
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Hover over Locker Management and click Locker Switch.
IntheOld Lockersection, selectSelect the Locker Area and Locker Number for the locker being
changed.changed in the Old Locker section.-
Verify that the correct user's name is
displayed.displayed before proceeding. IntheNew Lockersection, selectSelect the Locker Area and Locker Number for the destination
locker.locker in the New Locker section.Chooseone ofClick the
two action buttons based on your goal:- Switch Old to New
:Click thisbutton to move the user from the old locker tothe new locker. This is typically used when movingauser to anew, vacant locker. -
Click the Swap Old with New
:Clickbuttonthisinstead if you need to exchange locker assignments between the user of the old locker and the user of the new locker.
- Switch Old to New
OntheLocker Switch Confirmationpage, addEnter any relevant notes in the Reason for Action text box
ifonnecessary.the Locker Switch Confirmation page.-
Click the Switch User Lockers button to finalize the
change.changeAand view the final Locker Information Updatedpageconfirmationwillpage.be displayed to confirm the action was successful.
Best Practices & Considerations
Carefully choose between the Switch and Swap
functions based on occupancy. Selecting the Swap action when the new locker is vacant may result infunctions.anaerror,systemwhileerror. Conversely, selecting the Switch action when the new locker is already occupied by another user will completely unassign that original user from their locker.
Best Practices and Considerations
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Always verify the user's name before proceeding: Always verify the user's name after selecting the Old Locker
NumberNumber..This crucial step ensures you are modifying the correct user's assignmentbeforeandproceeding.prevents frustrating administrative errors that are difficult to untangle. -
Add a brief comment for historical tracking:
ifAddnecessaryatobriefhelpcomment in the Reason for Action box whenever performing a switch or swap. Consistently using this note feature helps other administrators determine exactly why changes to the locker were made for futurereference.reference, dispute resolution, and auditing purposes.