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Blackout Date Calendar for Aeon Requests

As of Aeon 5.0, blackout dates can be configured within the Customization Manager in addition to the scheduled-date.js.

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In order to utilize the scheduled closures feature in the Customization Manager, you'll need to replace your current scheduled-date.js with the new scheduled-date.js file in the Aeon 5.0 default webpages.

The ScheduledClosures Table​

The ScheduledClosures table in the Aeon Customization Manager (located under Web Interface | Schedule Date | Scheduled Closures) allows you to select dates, add a description, and choose if the event should reoccur every year.

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When a patron logs into the web, the request form will black out the date so the user can't select it from the calendar.

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Customization Keys​

In addition to the ScheduledClosures table, three blackout date customization keys are also available in the Customization Manager under Web Interface | Schedule Date | Scheduled Closures:

  • ScheduledDateMinimumDays- Determines the minimum enabled date for the Scheduled Date calendar on web request forms in the terms of days. For example, if staff requires 48 hours to process a request the minimum should be set to 2. Default value 0.
  • ScheduledDateMaximumDays- Determines the maximum enabled date for the Scheduled Date calendar on web request forms in the terms of days. For example, if staff doesn't want patrons requesting items 6 months in advance, the maximum should be set to 180. Default value 0.
  • ScheduledDateDefaultSchedule- Determines the weekdays that should be enabled as operating days for the Scheduled Date calendar on web request forms. Default values Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.