# Create an Appointment

## How do I create an Appointment?

A quick and efficient way to create [Appointments](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/appointment) is directly through the the Maica [Planner](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-overview). Maica has an interactive user mechanism where you can simply drag and release your mouse on the [Planner](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-overview) in order to prompt the creation of an [Appointment](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/appointment). 

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Creating an Appointment is dependant on what [View](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes) you are in within the Planner. You need to be in one of `Schedule`, `Participant`, `Asset` or `Accomodation` View in order to create an Appointment, otherwise you will [create a Shift](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift). 
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Please see below for an example: 

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You can also create an Appointment through the Planner Quick Action. To learn more, click [here](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-actions/create-new-appointment).&#x20;
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## Pre-populated Fields

When creating an [Appointment](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/appointment), a number of fields will be pre-populated. These fields depend on the [Planner](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-overview) view the user is in when the [Appointment](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/appointment) is created. The pre-populated fields for each view are outlined in the table below:

<table><thead><tr><th width="215">Planner View</th><th>Pre-populated fields</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="create-an-appointment/schedule">Schedule</a></td><td><code>Start Date</code>, <code>Start Time</code>, <code>End Date</code>, <code>End Time</code></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/participant-view">Participant View </a></td><td><code>Start Date</code>, <code>Start Time</code>, <code>End Date</code>, <code>End Time</code>, <code>Participant</code></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/asset-view">Asset View </a></td><td><code>Start Date</code>, <code>Start Time</code>, <code>End Date</code>, <code>End Time</code>, <code>Asset</code></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/accomodation-view">Accomodation View </a></td><td><code>Start Date</code>, <code>Start Time</code>, <code>End Date</code>,<code>End Time</code>, <code>Location</code>, <code>Accomodation</code></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/roster-view">Roster View </a></td><td>This view will create a <code>Shift</code> </td></tr><tr><td><a href="../the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/shift-view">Shift View </a></td><td>This view will create a <code>Shift</code> </td></tr></tbody></table>

## Appointment Stages

After the new [Appointment](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/appointment) is created, a few stages must be completed before the [Appointment](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/appointment) can be confirmed.&#x20;

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The available sections during the creation or management of the [Appointment](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/appointment) are are configurable and determined by the selected [Appointment Services](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/appointment-service) and the Maica Settings. For further information, see the Administration Guide.
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Below is a list of these stages:

1. [Basic Details ](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/appointments/create-an-appointment/basic-details)
2. [Location](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/appointments/create-an-appointment/location)&#x20;
3. [Schedule](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/appointments/create-an-appointment/schedule)
4. [Additional Details](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/appointments/create-an-appointment/additional-details)&#x20;
5. [Custom Fields](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/appointments/create-an-appointment/custom-fields)&#x20;
6. [Summary](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/appointments/create-an-appointment/summary)&#x20;

To dive deeper into each stage, please visit the specific pages for detailed information on every stage.&#x20;