Resource Types in OfficeRnD Flex represent different services your coworking space provides, such as Meeting Rooms, Dedicated Desks, Hot Desks, and Private Offices. These types help you visually manage resources on floor plans and determine how they can be booked or assigned.

You can use Resource Types to manage your resources' booking mode and decide whether they can be booked hourly or daily.

Before you start

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Default Resource Types

To review and configure Resource Types, go to Settings > Platform Modules > Resource Types.

OfficeRnD Flex has six default Resource Types that you can customize to your needs:

Dedicated Desk
Hot Desk
Meeting Room
Office Desk
Private Office
Not Available

Learn more about the default Resource Types →

You can configure the Resource Types to manage the booking mode of your resources and decide whether they can be booked hourly or daily. For example, if you change the booking mode of a Resource Type to "Time," all resources of this type will be booked only hourly; if you set it to "Date," all resources of this type will be booked only daily.

Note: Having one Resource Type be bookable and assignable is not recommended, as this may cause issues.

Custom Resource Types

OfficeRnD Flex has default Resource Types to meet the needs of most coworking spaces. However, you can also create custom Resource Types to include all your offerings. You can then add custom floor plan Space Types to represent these resources, making them easy to manage from your floor plan.

Here are some examples of custom Resource Types you can create:

Event space
Suite
Parking spot
Medical center

Create a new Resource Type

If your space offers various resources that are not represented by the default Resource Types in Flex, you might want to create custom Resource Types for them.

You can watch the following video to understand how to create and use custom Resource Types in OfficeRnD Flex (or read the text instructions under the video):

To create a custom Resource Type, follow these steps:

Go to Settings > Platform Modules > Resource Types.
Click Add Resource Type.
Configure the new Resource Type. Review the following table to understand the different options you have.
When you're finished, click Add.

Name	Description
Name	The name of the Resource Type (for example, "Workshop" or "Parking Lot").
Icon	An icon to represent the Resource Type on the Member Portal.
Unique Key	A unique key that links the Resource Type to a floor plan Space Type (for example, "workshop," "parking_lot"; see below ↓).
Color	A color for the Resource Type on the floor plan.
Can Book	Select if the Resource Type should be available for booking on a calendar.
Booking Mode	Only available if you select Can Book. You can select: Time – The resource can be booked hourly. Date – The resource can be booked daily.
Can Assign	Select if you want to assign memberships to the resource type.
Primary	Select if you want to track the resource occupancy in the Occupancy section of the Dashboard.

Create a custom floor plan Space Type

Create a dedicated Space Type for every new resource used on the floor plan.

Go to Settings > Platform Modules > Resource Types.
Click Add Floor Plan Space Type.
Configure the Space Type:
- Name – The name of the space type. You can make it match the Resource Type it will represent (for example, Event Space, Parking Spot) or describe the space's purpose (for example, Break Room, Kitchen Area, Storage Space).
- Type – A unique key that links the Space Type to a Resource Type. The unique keys of the Resource and Space Type must be identical; otherwise, the system cannot connect them.
- Color – A color for the Space Type on the floor plan.
Click Add.

Add a dedicated Member Portal page for any Resource Type

To add a dedicated calendar booking page on the Member Portal for a new Resource Type, follow these steps:

Go to Settings > Platform Modules > Resource types.
Click the cogwheel next to the Resource Type and select Add a Member Portal Booking Page.
Configure the page settings and customize its appearance.
Click Add.

FAQ: Resource Types

What are Resource Types in OfficeRnD Flex?

Resource Types define different service categories available in your space, like Meeting Rooms or Dedicated Desks. They help you manage and visualize resources effectively on your floor plan.

Can I create custom Resource Types?

Yes. You can create custom Resource Types if your space offers services not covered by default options, such as Event Spaces or Parking Spots.

To create a custom Resource Type:

Go to Settings > Platform Modules > Resource Types.
Click Add Resource Type.
Enter details such as Name, Icon, Unique Key, and Booking Mode.
Click Add.

Can one Resource Type be bookable and assignable simultaneously?

It is not recommended. Making one Resource Type both bookable and assignable may cause management and booking conflicts.