Outline of features and usage. Please use the feedback section at the end if anything needs adding.
| Setup | |
| Adding an event list | Use the shortcode [qem] to add an event list to your site. All the shortcodes are listed on this page. |
| Adding an event calendar | Use the shortcode [qemcalendar] to add a calendar to your site. All the shortcodes are listed on this page. |
| Creating Events | Click on the ‘Events’ link in your dashboard menu then ‘Add New’. Fill in the event details, select which forms you want to display and publish. |
| Event Settings | |
| Show in event post | Select which event fields you want to display in the event post. This doesn’t delete the data, it just hides it from view. |
| Show in event list | Select which event fields you want to display in the event list. |
| Change the order | Drag and drop the fields to change the order in which they are displayed. |
| Styling | Set the colour, font size and attributes for each element. |
| Caption and display options | This allows you add some words in front of the field content. If you just want the field content leave the blue box empty. |
| Publication Date | If your theme shows the publication date if the post you can use this option to force WordPress to make the event and publication date the same. Note: this will show the event as being scheduled and may cause display problems. |
| Shortcode Selection | If you want more control over individual lists you can use the fields shortcode attribute. The fields numbers are listed on the Event Settings page. The shortcode format is [qem fields='1,3,4']. To hide all fields use [qem fields='8']. |
| Event Display | |
| End Date Display | If you have a start and an end date you can hide the end date in the lists, display them side by side or merge them together. |
| Event Messages | Like it says on the tin, edit the ‘read more’ and ‘no event found’ messages. |
| Event List Options | Options to list in reverse order (old > new), list old events, display month/year separators, and so on. |
| Download to Calendar | This downloads the event details for inclusion in your calendar. It does not add the event to your calndar, you have to do this yourself. |
| Event Linking Options | A range of options to link externally, use a lightbox (popup), hide links and link back to the event list. |
| Map and Images | A range of options to display maps and images in various combinations. Warning, if you have lots of events don’t select the maps option for the event list as Google can block access to the maps. |
| Shortcodes | There are a whole range of shortcodes you can use to change the list. All the shortcodes are listed on this page. |
| Event Styling | |
| Event Width | The events will default to 100% width but if you want something different enter your settings here. If you don’t specify the units it will default to pixels. |
| Font Options | If you want to use a different font on your events list this is where you add the details. You will need to be a little careful with the font family but as long as you use the published names you will be OK. |
| Calendar Icons | Loads of styling options here:size, corners, borders, background and so on. Have a play until you find the combination you like. There is also the option to remove all the styling and just display the date as plain text. |
| Event Content | This lets you add a border and background colours. The border will be the same as the date icon. You can also tweak the padding and margins should you wish. |
| Custom CSS | If you want a style not listed in the Styling page you can create your own. To apply the style check the ‘Use Custom CSS’ box. |
| Calendar Options | |
| Add a Calendar | Use the shortcode [qemcalendar] to add a calendar to your site. All the shortcodes are listed on this page. |
| General Settings | |
| Linking event lists to calendars | You can add a link to the top of your event list and the calendar to link them to each other. Insert the URLs of the pages so the link knows where to go |
| Navigation Links | These are the ‘Prev’ and Next’ captions that link to the previous and next month. You can also add arrows or other symbols if you want. |
| Event Options | |
| Multiday Events | This will display the event on all the days it runs |
| Character Number | Because the calendar is a table it can run out of room if you have lots of events. This options chops the event title down to a set number of characters. |
| Month and Date Header | This size and colour of the Month/Year that displays at the top of the calendar and the day number in the calendar. |
| Small Screens | Options to display an icon on small screens instead of the event title. |
| Styling | Lots of options to set colours, border and so on. |
| Calendar Colours | Options to change the various elements of the calendar: days of the week, past dates, today, future dates and days where there is an event. Click on the button and choose your colour. You can add a hex code or clear the selection. To close the selector click on ‘current color’. |
| Event Category Colours | |
| Category colours | If you have categorised your events you can colour code them to make it easy for your visitors |
| Display a key | The key lists the categories you are using on your calendar along with the background colour for that category. |
| Start the week | Options to start the calendar on a Sunday or a Monday |
| Event Registration | |
| Using registration forms | Check the box at the top of the page to add a registration form to all your event. To just add the form to individual events use the check box on the event editor. |
| Form Border | Add a border to the form using the styles set up on the Styling page. |
| Display on the Right | Move the from from below the event details to the right below the event image and the map. |
| Old Events | block registration to past events or event that have already started. |
| Prefill and restrict | Autofill the form if the user is logged in and only allow registration for users. |
| Multiple registration | The plugin checks names and emails for existing registrations. This option allows people to register more than once. |
| Hide when full | Hides the form if you have set the number of places on the event and the event is full.. |
| Notifications | This is the email address where all notifications will be sent. |
| Form fields | Check the ones you want to use, which ones are required and edit the labels. The form will check to see if a field is being used and then validate the required fields. |
| Terms and Conditions | Adds a T&C fields to the bottom of the form. Edit the label and the T&C URL. There is also the option to open in a new tab/page. |
| Error and Thanks you message | Edit the error and thanks you messages to suit. If there is an error this message will display and a red box shows around the field. |
| Show attendees | If people register you can list their names on the event page. |
| Places Available and Numbers Attending | The event editor allows you to set the number of people who can attend an event. Change the way the number is displayed and what to do if there are no free places. THere is also an option to display how many people are already registered. |
| Auto Responder | |
| Enable | This will send an email to the registrant. If not selected you can add the an option the receive an email on the Registration settings. |
| Name and Email | Edit as required. If you leave these blank the plugiun will use the site name and admin email. |
| Subject | Edit the email subject and select to add the event title and/or date |
| Message Content | Add and edit the message you want to send. You can include links and images. |
| Add registration Details | Adds their registration details below the message |
| Add Event Details | Adds the event details to the email with an option for a link to the event. |
| Payments | |
| Use payment forms | If the event has a simple cost you can collect the fees using the payment option. |
| Options | Enter your PayPal account details and any processing fees you want to collect. |
| Coupons | Use this is you offer coupons. The link takes you to a page where you can set the coupon code and type of discount (value or percent) |
| Instant Payment Notification | If you have a Business or Permier Account you can receive noticfication of payment. This will appear on the event registration report. There are also options to block registration until payment is complete. |
| Template | |
| Create Event Template | Creates a clone of your theme’s single.php. This may or may not work, it really depends on your theme. The more complex the the theme the less likely this is going to work for you. |
| Registration Reports | |
| See all registrants | Click on the link in the Event Editor to go directly to the Registration Report. Use the dashboard Registration link to access all reports. |
| Event Selection | Use the options to select events by category, name or currency. Selecting the event name will automatically list the attendees. |
| Downloads | Save the details to a CSV file or email them to the address set up on the Event Registration page. |
| Deletions | Delete everybody or just the selected names |
