Generate Auction Items

To configure a new auction:

  1. Go to Setup > Bidding > Auction
  2. Click the applicable Auction to open the Auction screen.
  3. Go to the left pane of the Auction, and click Add > Generate items...

  4. The Generate Items screen shows only the required fields for the selected award type in the Generate Item Award Type menu-box. If desired, select additional properties using the Include Additional Properties menu box.

  5. In Generate Items, select the type of award. A red asterisk next to the field name indicates a required field. Choices are:

    • Work Code

    • Position

    • Roster

  6. Configure the field requirements as desired. TIP: Use a short span of days in From and Through to test your first Auction; for example, 90 days.
  7. Click Save to confirm your settings. The auction will generate a list of auction items encompassing the date range indicated in the From and Through fields.
  8. To apply a Formula ID to the auction items, select one Auction Item then Select all or Select same level.

  1. Click Save to resolve the Formula IDs. The auction items show the new name.

Create the Bidding Plan and assign this Auction to the Bidding Plan. See Configure a Basic Bidding Plan topic for additional information.

Parent topic: Setup Bidding