Altegio has introduced a new version of the visit window. Now, most of the booking management can be done directly in the central part of the window—adding services and products for sale, as well as editing all relevant information without navigating through multiple tabs. The new version no longer includes the “Visit Status” and “Visit Payment” sections.
Additional booking tasks have been moved to the left side of the window, while client-related actions are now on the right. Customization options have also been added, allowing users to pin essential fields for booking on the left or client-related sections on the right. Read on for more details about the updates in this new version.
Working with the New Visit Window #
The new visit window retains all the essential features of the previous versions but has undergone significant usability improvements. The window is now divided into three main sections:
Left section: Focused on additional appointment tasks. Here, you can change the team member, date, time, and duration of the appointment. You can also pin essential fields, such as comments or resources. Sections like “Repeat appointment,” “Appointment notifications,” “Consumables write-off,” and “Change history” remain in this section.
Central Section: Designed for core booking tasks, including managing visit statuses, services, products, and payments.
Right Section: Dedicated entirely to client management. This includes adding a client to an appointment, viewing client information, and accessing sections like “Visit history,” “Loyalty,” “Statistics,” “Messages and Calls,” “Client accounts,” and “Files.”
Above all you can create an empty/blank appointment and add client details later. To create a blank appointment, simply click on the desired space in the Appointment Calendar, choose between booking or group event. The visit window will open where you can simply click the button “Save blank appointment”.
Team member, Date, Time, and Duration #
In the top-left corner of the window, there is a section showing the assigned team member and the appointment’s date, time, and duration. You no longer need to scroll down to find these fields. This block is collapsible and can be edited via the Change button.
Pinned Fields and “Advanced Fields” #
The window allows users to pin specific fields in the left section.
Receptionists and team can customize the window to display only the most relevant fields. You can pin fields such as:
Comments
Resources
Categories
Appointment color
Pinned fields are color-coded:
Red: The field is pinned.
White: The field is not pinned.
Gray: The field can only be pinned via the chain interface under Settings > Advanced fields.
Repeat appointment, Appointment notifications, Consumable write-offs, and Change history #
These sections remain largely unchanged, apart from design updates.
Core Appointment Tasks #
Services and Products
Services: Popular services for the assigned team member are displayed by default. Less common services can be added using the search function or the service list at the bottom of the window.
Products: Products can be added via the search bar by switching from “Services” to “Products.” Products added to the booking can be edited for quantity, price, discounts, and payment details.
Payments #
The “Visit Status” and “Visit Payment” tabs have been replaced by a single payment section in the central area.
Payments can be processed in two ways.
Fast payment: For standard methods like bank cards and cash or via payment link.
Split payment: Allows splitting payments across multiple methods (e.g., part cash, part card, or loyalty points).
You can view the total amount, print receipts, and manage payment cancellations directly in the left section.
Besides, you can check the payment details by clicking the View details button.
After the payment is processed, the left side of the screen will display the amount due and the details of payments made using all methods. To delete a payment, click on the trash bin icon. You can return to the appointment by clicking the “Close” button located in the upper-right corner of the window.
Client Management #
Adding a Client to the Booking #
Client data fields are immediately available for editing when creating an appointment:
Name
Last name (if enabled in settings)
Phone
Email
Loyalty information
Client Information #
The client’s contact details appear in the top-right corner of the window, alongside buttons for editing their profile or accessing sections like “Visit history,” “Loyalty,” and “Statistics.” Frequently used sections can be added to favorites for quicker access.
Below the client’s information and favorite sections, the following details are displayed:
Client categories: Specified in the client’s profile.
Additional phone: If provided in the client’s profile.
Client notes: Editable in the client’s profile.
Additional client fields: Editable in the client’s profile, including the ability to book another visitor under the same phone number (e.g., a child).
Chain data: Includes the date of the last visit, total number of visits, number of no-shows, total amount sold and paid by the client, and the balance (difference between “Sold” and “Paid”).
Loyalty: Displays loyalty cards issued to the client along with their balances, as well as any purchased subscriptions or certificates with their numbers and balances.
Appointment data: Shows the creation date and the payment status of the visit.
