Manage Seating Plans > Download an Exam Seating Plan

Use the Manage Seating Plans option in the External Exams Manager module to download an exam seating plan in your preferred format:

1. Open the External Exams Manager module and select the Timetables tab.
2. Select Manage Seating Plans from the right hand menu to display the Manage Seating Plans screen:
   

3. Use the drop down list in the header bar to select the exam cycle that you want to work with.

4. Use the filters to search for the room that you want to work with:
   
   

   • The  icon next to a seating plan indicates that seat numbers are included.

   • The  icon next to a seating plan indicates that seat numbers are not included.
     
5. Scroll to the seating plan that you want to download and select the format that you want to use. Choose from:
   • Word. Additional notes can be added in this format and includes an invigilator report with candidate numbers and any exam arrangements that are in place for candidates.
   • Excel. Additional notes can be added in this format and arrangements are shown next to candidates in the seating plan.
   • PDF. Shows the seating plan and an invigilator report. This format cannot be edited and is useful for printing off for invigilators.
6. Open and save the file as required.