Using the New Calendar: Views, Navigation and Columns Praxis Desk
The new calendar gives you flexible views, redesigned navigation, and customizable column grouping.
Prerequisites
- You have activated the new calendar: Settings → Calendar → General, section Calendar Version, toggle Use new calendar.
- The change takes effect the next time you reload the page.
How to
Switch views
- Click one of the view buttons at the top of the calendar: Day, 3 Days, Work Week, Week, Month, or List.
- The calendar switches to the selected view immediately.
Change column grouping
- Click the grouping switcher at the top of the calendar.
- Choose an option: All, Practitioners, Resources, or Locations.
- The calendar columns rearrange accordingly.
Navigate dates and periods
The left sidebar contains the date navigation:
- Click Back or Forward to jump to the previous or next period.
- Click Today to return to the current period.
- Click any date in the mini-month to jump directly to that date.
Collapse and expand the sidebar
- Click the arrow icon on the left edge of the calendar.
- The sidebar collapses or expands.
For more sidebar features (quick search, filters) see the article [Sidebar, Quick Search and Filters].
Set the visible time range
- Drag the time-range slider at the bottom of the sidebar to narrow or expand the displayed time range.
- Click Save as default to keep this setting permanently.
Note: The saved time range applies to your account and is automatically restored the next time you open the calendar. For more ways to save views, see the article [Save and Set Calendar Views as Default].
Move an appointment by drag & drop
- Click an appointment in the calendar and hold the mouse button.
- Drag it to the desired time slot or a different column.
- Release the mouse button.
- A confirmation dialog appears. Review the new time and confirm with Apply or cancel with Cancel.
Note: Use the [Find Free Slots in the Calendar] feature to quickly spot available slots before moving an appointment.
Common issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| The new calendar is not visible | Check the Use new calendar setting (Settings → Calendar → General) and reload the page. |
| Drag & drop shows no confirmation dialog | Make sure you fully released the appointment. The dialog can sometimes open behind another window. |
| Time-range slider setting is not saved | After adjusting the slider, click Save as default explicitly — closing the sidebar does not save automatically. |