The Single Allocate tool allows administrators to add individual permits to a specific parking lot, rather than generating an entire block or range of numbers. Its primary purpose is to help efficiently manage one-off permit additions and make quick inventory adjustments. This guide is intended for OPSCOM administrators.
## Setup and Configuration There is no specific system setup or configuration required to use the Single Allocate feature. It is a standard administrative tool available to users with the appropriate lot and permit management permissions. ## Using this Feature Follow these steps to allocate a single permit number to an existing lot. 1. Hover over **Parking Management** and click **Lot Administration** then **Allocate**. 2. Locate the lot you wish to add a permit to on the **Permit Number Allocation** page. 3. Click the **Add Permits To Lot** button. 4. Enter the desired permit number into the appropriate field on the **Add Permits** screen. 5. Click the **Add Permits** button to finalize the allocation.A pop-up message will appear on the screen confirming that your changes were successfully made.
--- ## Best Practices and Considerations - **Bulk Additions:** **Use the standard range allocation feature** if you need to add multiple sequential permits at once. The Single Allocate tool is best reserved for one-off additions, replacements, or custom permit numbers. - **Verify Inventory:** Always double-check your work by navigating to the *Permit Search* utility after adding a new permit. This ensures the permit was successfully generated and assigned to the correct lot before it is sold or assigned to a user.