Virtual Members

Jan 11, 2008 7:11pm

Bruce P. Henry administrator 55 post(s)

Virtual members are somewhat like placeholders for actual members. Virtual resources cannot log in, and no email messages can be sent to them. Their main purpose is to allow a workspace owner to model work for employees that are yet to be hired or to determine the number of resources needed for a project.

To invite a virtual member to your space, click the members button (looks like two little people. Then click “invite virtual member” and assign the position a meaningful use name, for example “TBD – Developer” or “Position 1042.” Once you’ve created the virtual member, you can also set availability and begin assigning workitems to that resource.

Since many virtual members will eventually be replaced with actual members, we’ve included an option to invite an actual member to replace a virtual member.

Mar 4, 2008 6:08pm

MXWest 9 post(s)

Given the description, I take it that once the system is in “pay-for” mode, virtual users aren’t assessed any fees? I have quite a few people who will remain virtual, and their scheduling handled by their manager. Things like “Install Overhead door at loading Bay” is something I need to have done, but I’m not going to give the contractor a sign-in.

Mar 4, 2008 10:01pm

Adam Sanderson administrator 111 post(s)

Now I’m just a developer, so don’t quote me on anything regarding money, but I think we (aka someone else) are still figuring that out. That is however an interesting approach to using virtual members which is slightly different from our general use case.

Mar 5, 2008 4:09pm

MXWest 9 post(s)

Understood.

It would be helpful to know (For me, anyway) :

An external entity such as a vendor of product and/ or building contractor.
A position to be filled (which seems like the primary idea behind virtualEmploye)
An internal virtualEmployee who just isn’t ever gonna use the system: I’ll have our forklift drivers move several racks, for example, and I need to know that, but they’re not signing in any time soon.

Mar 5, 2008 6:06pm

Bruce P. Henry administrator 55 post(s)

@ MXWest – First off, a disclaimer; This discussion is in no way legally binding and is superseded by our Terms of Service.

With that out of the way, we have no intention of charging for virtual users at this time. However, depending upon how we see people using them we may change our minds at a later date. I’m not trying to dodge the issue, but I want to make sure that you understand that this discussion isn’t a promise to never charge for virtual users.

As long as the person doesn’t need to login just set them up as virtual and you’re off to the races.

Jan 11, 2008 7:11pm Bruce P. Henry administrator 55 post(s)	Virtual Members Virtual members are somewhat like placeholders for actual members. Virtual resources cannot log in, and no email messages can be sent to them. Their main purpose is to allow a workspace owner to model work for employees that are yet to be hired or to determine the number of resources needed for a project. To invite a virtual member to your space, click the members button (looks like two little people. Then click “invite virtual member” and assign the position a meaningful use name, for example “TBD – Developer” or “Position 1042.” Once you’ve created the virtual member, you can also set availability and begin assigning workitems to that resource. Since many virtual members will eventually be replaced with actual members, we’ve included an option to invite an actual member to replace a virtual member.

Mar 4, 2008 6:08pm MXWest 9 post(s)	Given the description, I take it that once the system is in “pay-for” mode, virtual users aren’t assessed any fees? I have quite a few people who will remain virtual, and their scheduling handled by their manager. Things like “Install Overhead door at loading Bay” is something I need to have done, but I’m not going to give the contractor a sign-in.

Mar 4, 2008 10:01pm Adam Sanderson administrator 111 post(s)	Now I’m just a developer, so don’t quote me on anything regarding money, but I think we (aka someone else) are still figuring that out. That is however an interesting approach to using virtual members which is slightly different from our general use case.

Mar 5, 2008 4:09pm MXWest 9 post(s)	Understood. It would be helpful to know (For me, anyway) : An external entity such as a vendor of product and/ or building contractor. A position to be filled (which seems like the primary idea behind virtualEmploye) An internal virtualEmployee who just isn’t ever gonna use the system: I’ll have our forklift drivers move several racks, for example, and I need to know that, but they’re not signing in any time soon.

Mar 5, 2008 6:06pm Bruce P. Henry administrator 55 post(s)	@ MXWest – First off, a disclaimer; This discussion is in no way legally binding and is superseded by our Terms of Service. With that out of the way, we have no intention of charging for virtual users at this time. However, depending upon how we see people using them we may change our minds at a later date. I’m not trying to dodge the issue, but I want to make sure that you understand that this discussion isn’t a promise to never charge for virtual users. As long as the person doesn’t need to login just set them up as virtual and you’re off to the races.

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