Use this guide when you need to find a car, check whether a spot is open, or review several parking spaces before moving a vehicle.

When you finish, you will know how to use Parking Spots without guessing or walking the facility first.

Before you start

• The parking spots should already be set up in Settings > Floor Plan.
• Know what you are trying to find: a spot name, customer name, car, license plate, VIN, or open space.
• If you are about to move a vehicle, confirm the physical location before saving any changes.

Use Map view when you need a visual answer

Map view is best when your question is about the physical layout.

Use it for questions like:

• "Where is A3 in the building?"
• "Which spot is next to this car?"
• "Is there an open space near the front row?"
• "Which lift level is occupied?"

1. Open Parking Spots

   Go to Parking Spots. The page usually opens in Map view.

2. Look for the spot color and label

   Each box on the map is a parking spot or lift. The label, such as A1 or LIFT-1, helps you match the app to the real facility.

3. Use the search box if the map is busy

   Click the search field near the top of the page. Search by spot name, customer, car, plate, VIN, make, or model.

4. Press Enter or choose a match

   If the search suggestions appear, choose the matching result. If you press Enter, the map moves to the first matching spot.

5. Click a spot only when you are ready to review or change it

   Clicking a spot opens the spot details. Use this when you are ready to assign, move, or review the car in that space.

Expected result

You can point to the correct place on the map before moving a car or changing a record.

Use Table view when you need to compare spots

Table view is best when you want rows and columns.

Use it for questions like:

• "Which spots are available right now?"
• "Which spaces are reserved for a customer?"
• "Which spots are tagged Front Row or Lift?"
• "Which car is currently parked in this spot?"

1. Open Filters & Settings

   On Parking Spots, click Filters & Settings.

2. Choose Table

   In the view switcher, click Table. The page changes from the map to a list of parking spots.

3. Read the most important columns first

   Start with Name, Reserved Car, Reserved Customer, Currently Parked, and Status.

4. Sort a column if needed

   Click a column heading, such as Name or Currently Parked, to change the order of the rows.

5. Use Columns if the table has too much information

   Open Filters & Settings, then use Columns to show only the fields you need. A shorter table is easier to read.

Expected result

You can quickly compare spots without opening each one.

Search for a car, customer, or spot

The search box works in both Map view and Table view.

You can search for:

• A spot name, such as A1 or LIFT-1.
• A customer name, such as Sam Rivera.
• A car make or model, such as Porsche or DB9.
• A license plate or VIN.
• A tag, such as Front Row, Lift, or Climate Controlled.

Understand common parking status words

Common mistakes to avoid

• Do not treat Reserved as the same thing as Present. Reserved means planned. Present means physically there.
• Do not move a car record just because a row looks available. Confirm the real spot before saving.
• Do not hide columns you need for the task. If you are checking reservations, keep Reserved Car and Reserved Customer visible.
• Do not rely on memory when the facility is busy. Search the page and confirm the spot first.

Troubleshooting

What to do next

After you find the right spot:

• Use Assign a parking spot if the car is physically moving there now.
• Use Reserve a parking spot if you need to hold the space for a car or customer.
• Use Review the parking report if you need history for a date range.