Use the following procedure to add a ranked assignment batch from the General tab of the Automatic Assignment page:
1. Select Automatic Assignment from the Assignment section of the Patron menu. The List of Assignment Batches grid is displayed in the Search tab on the Automatic Assignment page.
2. Click Add.
3. Complete the following fields:
•Name: Enter a name for the assignment batch.
•Link to Term: Select Yes to link the batch to a term, and select the term. Alternatively, select No, and then select Occupancy Date Range dates instead.
•Term: Select a term from the drop-down menu.
•Occupancy Date Range: Use the date and time controls to select a start and end time for the assignment.
•Is Ranked Assignment Batch: Check the Is Ranked Assignment Batch checkbox to create an assignment batch that assigns patrons to facilities based on their ranking of a list of buildings. Refer to the Ranked Assignments Overview section for more information.
4. Click Save.
5. If necessary, edit the Assignment Batch Options. Refer to the Edit Options for an Assignment Batch section for more information.
6. After editing any Assignment Batch Options, continue by adding Candidates to the ranked assignment batch.