What's New in Captivation Hub Calendar View

Overview

The Calendar View in Captivation Hub has been updated with a cleaner layout, dedicated scheduling types, and smarter filters. Instead of showing everything in one mixed view, the calendar now adapts based on whether you're looking at Meetings or Services — so you only see what's relevant to the work you're doing right now.

Dedicated Scheduling Types

The calendar now recognizes separate scheduling types, each with its own focused workspace:

• Meetings — Covers Personal, Round Robin, Collective, Class, Service Menu, and Service Calendar (v1) types.
• Services (v2) — Built for service-based businesses and supports add-ons, variations, and staff pricing.
• Rentals — Coming in a future update for rental-based businesses.

Switching Between Scheduling Types

When multiple scheduling types are enabled in your account settings, a dropdown appears at the top of the calendar so you can switch between Meetings and Services in one click. If only one type is active, the dropdown stays hidden to keep the layout clean.

Contextual Filters

The filter panel on the right side of the calendar updates automatically based on your selected scheduling type. You only see filters that apply to what you're currently viewing — no extra clutter.

• Meetings filters: Users, Calendars, Groups
• Services filters: Staff, Services, Categories, Location (when Unified Service View is on)

Manage View — More Space for Your Calendar

Click Manage View in the top right corner to hide or show the filter panel. Hiding it gives you more horizontal space to see appointments at a glance, which is helpful when managing a high volume of bookings. This setting is per-user and doesn't affect anyone else's view.

Unified Service View, also accessible from Manage View, groups all service-based bookings across staff into one consolidated timeline — useful for spotting overlaps and open slots across your team.

Show Buffer Time in Day and Week Views

You can now see pre-buffer and post-buffer time blocks directly in the Day and Week views. To turn this on:

1. Go to Calendars and switch to Day view or Week view.
2. Click Manage View.
3. Toggle on Show buffer time.

Buffer blocks appear as visually distinct areas around each appointment. Toggle it off when you want a cleaner view without buffer indicators.

Mini Month Calendar

The mini month calendar has moved to just below the main date header. Click the date to expand or collapse it for quick navigation between months without leaving your current day or week view.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to do anything to get the updated calendar view?
No. The enhancements are automatic once Meetings, Services (v2), or both are enabled in your account settings.

Why don't I see the Meetings/Services dropdown?
The dropdown only appears if multiple scheduling types are active. If you only have one type enabled, the selector stays hidden.

Does hiding the filter panel affect other users?
No. The Manage View setting is personal and doesn't change what anyone else sees.

Can I still drag and drop appointments?
Yes. All existing appointment management features — drag and drop, reschedule, cancel — still work the same way.

Does Google Calendar sync work with Services (v2)?
Not currently. Google Calendar sync applies to Meetings only. Services are managed directly within Captivation Hub.