Creating Events
Schedule meetings and events from within Coherence
Creating Events
Schedule meetings directly from Coherence, with automatic linking to contacts and records.
Quick Event Creation
From the Calendar View
- Navigate to Calendar in the sidebar
- Click on a time slot
- Fill in event details
- Click Save
From a Contact Record
- Open the contact
- Click Schedule Meeting in the actions
- Contact is pre-added as attendee
- Choose time and save
From a Deal or Record
- Open any record
- Click Schedule Meeting
- All linked contacts are added
- Event links to the record
Event Details
Required Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Event name/subject |
| Date & Time | When it occurs |
| Duration | How long (default 30 min) |
Optional Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Physical address or video link |
| Description | Agenda, notes, details |
| Attendees | People to invite |
| Reminder | Notification before event |
Adding Attendees
From Contacts
- Type a name or email
- Matching contacts appear
- Select to add
External Attendees
For people not in your contacts:
- Enter their email address
- They'll receive an invite
- Option to create contact from attendee
Attendee Responses
Track who's attending:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ✅ Accepted | Confirmed attending |
| ❌ Declined | Can't attend |
| ❓ Tentative | Maybe attending |
| ⏳ No response | Awaiting reply |
Click an attendee to see their response and send a follow-up if needed.
Video Conferencing
Auto-Add Meeting Links
Enable automatic video links:
- Go to Settings > Calendar
- Toggle Auto-add video link
- Choose default provider (Zoom, Meet, Teams)
Manual Link
Add a video link manually:
- Click Add Video Link
- Paste your meeting URL
- Or generate a new link
Supported Platforms
| Platform | Auto-Generate | Paste Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google Meet | ✅ | ✅ |
| Zoom | ✅ (with integration) | ✅ |
| Microsoft Teams | ✅ | ✅ |
| Other | ❌ | ✅ |
Meeting Templates
Save time with templates for common meeting types:
Creating a Template
- Create an event with standard settings
- Click Save as Template
- Name your template
Using Templates
- Click New Event
- Select From Template
- Choose your template
- Customize as needed
Example Templates
- Discovery Call - 30 min, Zoom, discovery questions
- Demo - 45 min, screen share, demo agenda
- Check-in - 15 min, quick sync format
- Team Standup - 15 min, daily recurring
Recurring Events
Setting Recurrence
- Create your event
- Click Repeat
- Choose frequency:
| Frequency | Options |
|---|---|
| Daily | Every X days |
| Weekly | Specific days |
| Monthly | Day of month or week |
| Custom | Complex patterns |
Managing Recurring Events
When editing a recurring event:
- This event only - Change just this occurrence
- This and future - Change from here forward
- All events - Update entire series
Linking Events to Records
Automatic Linking
Events automatically link when:
- Attendee matches a contact
- Created from a record
- Description contains record reference
Manual Linking
Link any event to records:
- Open the event
- Click Link to Record
- Search and select
- Event appears on record timeline
Multiple Links
One event can link to:
- Multiple contacts (all attendees)
- A deal or opportunity
- A project or account
- Custom module records
Event Actions
From an Event
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Edit | Modify event details |
| Reschedule | Change date/time |
| Cancel | Delete and notify attendees |
| Copy | Duplicate event |
Pre-Meeting
- View attendee contact records
- Review past interactions
- Prepare with linked documents
Post-Meeting
- Add notes to the event
- Log outcomes
- Create follow-up tasks
Next: Learn about scheduling links to let others book time with you.