Trying out experimental features and providing feedback with Checkfront Labs

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Try out experimental features and provide us with feedback via Checkfront Labs to help us shape an even better Checkfront! Current experiments include Left-Side Vertical Navigation Menu, Inventory Tags, and our Booking Page Style Editor.

 

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Which plans include this feature?

Legacy:  Soho, Pro, Plus, Enterprise, Flex
New:  Starter, Growth (Subscription), Growth (Per Booking), Managed
→ Learn more about our new plans or how to change your plan.

Where can I find this feature using the top menu?

• Manage > Labs > Checkfront Labs
  
  

What more do I need to use this feature?

• Checkfront Labs is available to Admins only.
  
  

Which Checkfront version supports this feature - classic, new, or both?

• The Checkfront Labs feature is available in both our classic version using items (Inventory > Items) and our newest version using products (Inventory > Products).  → Learn more about products. Some features offered in Checkfront Labs may only be available with products.

 

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Checkfront Labs gives you access to experimental features and the opportunity to provide feedback. 

 

Checkfront Labs is an experimental environment. So, some Lab features may change or break temporarily. If you experience any issues, please turn off the feature(s) and let us know through our feedback button.

 

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Booking Page Style Editor					Learn More
	We have created an editor to help personalize your booking page's look and feel without learning how to code. Customize font, colors, borders, titles, and buttons to match your company's brand. Enabling this will make the following changes: Booking Page: Display a new style editor with customization options. Booking Page: Added customization options (font, sizing, colors, borders, titles, and buttons). Custom CSS: You can still add custom CSS under the advanced settings of the Booking Page Style Editor. Turning Off Booking Page Style Editor You can turn off this feature at any time, and we will hide any associated styles made using the Booking Page Style Editor until you activate it again.
Inventory Tags					Learn More
	Allow you to create tags on Items & Products. You can use inventory tags to sub-categorize, sort, and filter your inventory. Tags will also appear on the Guest booking page to help provide filtered views of products or items. Enabling this will make the following changes: Product Builder: Allow tags to be added to items and products. Booking Page: Allow customers to filter products by tags. Reports: Allow users to filter reports with tags. Manage Tags: allow users to manage all tags under categories. Turning off Inventory Tags This Lab can be disabled anytime, removing the ability to add, use, and see Tags.				Introduction to inventory tags
Left-Side Vertical Navigation Menu
	This navigation menu is mobile-friendly, easier to scan, and allows more room for content on pages. Enabling this will make the following changes: Navigation Menu: The new menu will appear on the left side of the page instead of at the top. Disabling Left-Side Vertical Navigation Menu You can turn off this lab at any time.

 

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Checkfront Labs is listed within Admin accounts under the Manage menu.

 

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You can turn on a Checkfront Labs feature by clicking the settings next to the feature listing.

The options listed vary depending on the feature. You can enable the feature within your Admin account only (for Myself) or All Staff accounts, where the choice is listed. Sometimes, you may only be able to turn on the feature for all Staff where the feature affects all accounts.

Read the table above to understand how enabling a feature impacts your account.

 

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Thank you for trying our feature! Please provide us with feedback on your experience. You can do so by clicking the Write Feedback link next to the feature listing in Checkfront Labs.

 

From there, you can rate and let us know about your experience. We appreciate your feedback!