> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.oskaros.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Resources

> Define the rooms, equipment, or people your clients can book.

In Oskar, **resources** are the physical things or people your clients reserve — rooms, equipment, vehicles, or team members.\
They’re the *who* or *what* behind every booking.

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## Why It Matters

* **Prevent double-bookings** — Oskar automatically blocks times when a resource is busy.
* **Set it once, use it everywhere** — Availability, pricing, and rules are defined once and applied consistently.
* **See what’s in demand** — Identify your most booked rooms, people, or tools to optimise scheduling and promotion.

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## Core Settings

* **Name & Description** — Give each resource a clear title (e.g. *Studio A*, *Conference Room B*, or *Anna Müller*).\
  Add a short description for clients, and use the extended field for internal notes.

* **Type & Images** — Categorise as **Room**, **Equipment**, **Staff**, **Vehicle**, or **Other**.\
  Add an image or icon so clients can easily recognise it on the booking page.

* **Availability & Capacity** — Define when the resource can be booked and how many people or bookings it can handle:
  * **Single Booking** – One booking per time slot (massages, consultations).
  * **Shared Booking** – Several clients in the same slot (coworking desks, open gym).
  * **Multiple Units (Tracked)** – Identical units tracked individually (bikes, hotel rooms, meeting rooms).

* **Pricing & Buffers** — Set default prices, optional peak/off-peak rates, and buffers for setup or cleaning.\
  Leave pricing blank if it should follow the selected service instead.

* **Groups & Location** — Organise resources into groups (e.g. *Meeting Rooms*, *Treatment Rooms*, *Vehicles*) and assign a location.\
  The location appears automatically in client confirmations.

* **Visibility & Status** — Control visibility with the **Publish Resource** toggle.
  * **Published** resources (green dot) appear on your booking page.
  * **Draft** resources (grey dot) stay hidden until you’re ready.
  * **Archived** resources remain in your records but can’t be booked.

* **Translations** — Add multilingual names and descriptions directly in the editor.\
  Oskar automatically detects the client’s browser language and displays the right version.

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## Step-by-Step

1. **Open Resources** in the left menu.\
   View all rooms, equipment, vehicles, or people with their status, capacity, and location.

2. **Create a new resource.**\
   Click **New Resource**, enter the name, select the type, and add a short description.\
   Upload an image or pick an icon.

3. **Add details.**\
   Assign a group, location, and extended description.\
   Add translations if needed and decide whether to publish immediately.

4. **Set availability.**\
   Define the days and times when bookings are possible.\
   Add time blocks (e.g. morning / afternoon shifts) or mark closed days.\
   Apply buffers before and after bookings if needed.

5. **Choose capacity & pricing.**\
   Select Single, Shared, or Multiple Units.\
   Enter the capacity or number of units and optional price or deposit.

6. **Add rules (optional).**\
   Define booking windows, minimum or maximum durations, and limits for consecutive days.

7. **Save & publish.**\
   Click **Save**, then toggle **Publish** when ready.\
   Drafts stay hidden until you make them live; archived resources remain for reporting.

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Resources are the backbone of your booking system.\
Set them up thoughtfully — Oskar takes care of the rest.