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Event Scheduling

Schedules, sessions, tracks, agendas, and program setup

Why are more slides appearing on the website than the available upload slots in submissions?

On the event website, there are more slides visible for a session than the number of upload slots in the submission form. How can this happen?

File Viewing Issue for Large Files in Dryfta and Google Slides Preview

Why do some files display a 'file too large' message and fail to open using the Google Slides preview in Dryfta? How can I resolve this issue to allow users to view or download...

Display View Poster Button and Slide Views for Sessions

Why is the 'Display View Poster' button under sub-sessions not showing posters after the session end date, and how can slide views and access be managed post-conference?

Checking if an Attendee is Registered for a Session Using QR Code Scanner

Is there a way with the QR code scanner for attendees to see if they're registered for a specific session, such as having the scanner indicate (e.g., flash green or red) whether...

How to ensure consistent abstract formatting and improve presenter visibility in Program Builder

I'm using the Program Builder to create our event program. When previewing the program, the abstracts appear exactly as originally uploaded, resulting in inconsistent formatting...

Does Dryfta Agenda Builder check for conflicts between moderators and speakers?

Can the Dryfta agenda builder detect scheduling conflicts between moderators and speakers, such as when the same person is a speaker in one session and a moderator in another at...

Schedule Not Updating with Author Changes in Submissions

Why is the schedule not updating with changes to presenting authors in submissions, even when 'Update session speakers list with newly-added speakers from associated submissions...

How to Remove Abstract Type from Public Program Schedule

Can I remove or hide the abstract type from the public program schedule in Dryfta?

Can multiple surveys be created for a single session?

Is it possible to create multiple session surveys within a single session in Dryfta?

How to add multiple custom fields from session applications to the agenda in Dryfta?

I'm trying to add additional custom fields from the session applications into the agenda for each session but it's only allowing me to add one. I thought I saw multiple before....

How to Hide Presentation Slides from Public View Without Deleting Them

Is there a way to hide all presentation slides in Dryfta so that they are not accessible or visible to attendees, without deleting them from the sessions? Can this be done via b...

How to Get Session Check-In Totals for Each Session in Dryfta

Is there a way to export the session check-in totals for each session in Dryfta? Currently, I can download the entire list of attendees checked in for each session but I only ne...

How to create and schedule a session of abstracts in Dryfta

How can I create a session that groups multiple individual abstracts (sub-sessions) before scheduling it in Dryfta? Also, when scheduling a pre-formed panel session, do the abst...

How can I get the event schedule in Word format?

Is it possible to get the print schedule of an event directly in Word format from Dryfta?

How to reorder sessions in the program schedule when they have identical start times but different end times?

In Dryfta's program schedule, sessions are not displaying in the expected order when they have the same start time but different end times. Reordering options seem unavailable f...

Does Dryfta identify program scheduling conflicts for speakers and moderators automatically?

Does the Dryfta system automatically identify conflicts with speakers and the times scheduled? Is there a tool to manage these conflicts?

How to Restrict Session Additions Based on Ticket Types in Dryfta?

In Dryfta, how can administrators restrict attendees from adding sessions to their personal schedules based on the ticket types they have purchased? Is it possible to limit sess...

Why does the 'Take Survey' button appear on some sessions but not all in Dryfta?

Why isn't the 'Take Survey' button appearing on all the sessions of my event? It only shows on some sessions.

Do abstract updates by authors sync automatically to the Program after acceptance?

Once an abstract is accepted and moved to the Program schedule in Dryfta, if an author makes changes to the abstract, will those changes automatically sync to the Program side?...

Credits Handling When Removing and Adding Sessions in Poster Tracks

Why do I not get credit back when I remove sessions or intervals, and can I get an override to add fewer sessions after removing more?

How to Add Custom Tags to Sessions in Dryfta Program Tracks

Is it possible to add custom tags (e.g., 'climate', 'gender') to sessions in Dryfta apart from the default Program Track tags? Can I add custom colors to these tags?

How to download the event agenda as a PDF?

Is there a way to download the event agenda as a PDF from Dryfta?

How to resolve session time conflict errors in the program builder

When saving a session in the program builder, I get a time conflict notification even though no sessions appear scheduled at that time. How can I resolve this?

How to enable 'My Presentation Schedule' for individual talks in Dryfta?

An event admin reported that the 'My Schedule' function shows complete sessions for attendees but does not include individual talks selected with the bookmark symbol. How can I...

How to Enable Auto-Updates for Abstract Titles and Presenter Information in Sessions

Is there a way to enable auto-updates for abstract titles and presenter information across multiple sessions without manually clicking check boxes in each session?

Increasing File Size Limits for Presenter Slide Uploads

Is there a way to increase the file size limits for presenter slide uploads beyond the current maximum in Dryfta?