--- title: "Create Classic Log Entries" slug: "classic-manager-log-create-log-entries" description: "Create Classic Manager Log entries (Task, Note, Email Alert, Text Alert) from the Logs view by completing fields and saving." updated: 2026-08-19T14:30:43Z published: 2026-08-19T14:30:43Z canonical: "docs.restaurant365.com/classic-manager-log-create-log-entries" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.restaurant365.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Create Classic Log Entries Classic Manager Logs can be entered in R365 to note any important notes for a specific day. > It is important to note that when the [New Manager Log](/doc/docs/logbook-overview-security) is enabled for your database, Users will only be able to enter Notes as [Log Entries](/doc/docs/log-entries-overview-security), either via web browser or the [R365 Mobile App](/doc/docs/r365-mobile-app). ### ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-37T07H72.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) ### ### ### Step 1: Select 'Logs' in the Left Nav Navigate to the Logs (classic) page. 1. Open the **Manager log** application. 2. Select **Logs (classic).** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-0X1J1JKJ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) Update the **Location and date filters** to display existing logs. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-TYI844JV.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) ### Step 3: Open the Log Entry Form There are two ways to open the Log Entry form on this screen: 1. Click any of the '+ Log' buttons in the top right to open the Log Entry form - > The '+ Note' option will display as '+ NEW! Note' and will open the [new Log Entry](/doc/docs/log-entries-overview-security) when the [New Manager Log](/doc/docs/logbook-overview-security) is enabled ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-6XXSSE8G.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) 2. Open the Create menu and select the desired Manager log entry. - > When the [New Manager Log](/doc/docs/logbook-overview-security) is enabled, the ‘Note option is disabled. > > ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-LCAQXLAM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) ### Step 4: Complete the Entry Four types of Log Entries exist, and each has its own entry form. Click the links below to see a sample image of the forms 1. [Task](http://restaurant365training.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ml-create-logs-task-sample.png) 2. [Note](http://restaurant365training.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ml-create-logs-note-sample.png) ([Log Entry](https://help.restaurant365.net/en/support/solutions/articles/12000084440)) 3. [Email Alert](http://restaurant365training.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ml-create-logs-email-sample.png) 4. [Text Alert](http://restaurant365training.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ml-create-logs-text-sample.png) > [!NOTE] > The Text Alert form's Message field has a 1600-character limit. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/classic-manager-log-create-log-entries-image-nj7jytvz.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) Employees will be able to update any of the fields on the forms except for the 'Assigned To' field on the Task Form. This will automatically be set to your user name and cannot be changed. Managers and Admin Users will be able to change this field as needed. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/classic-manager-log-create-log-entries-image-y54kse7t.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) Expand this section to update the Location of the entry, change the Log Category, or set a [Link To Type](/doc/docs/manager-log-link-to-types). ![A red and white rectangular frame Description automatically generated](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/classic-manager-log-create-log-entries-image-dbcdtw21.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) The Additional Details section is for Tasks and Notes only. Expand this section to input any important, additional information in regards to the Log created. Step 5: Save ![A screenshot of a computer screen Description automatically generated](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/classic-manager-log-create-log-entries-image-i35r02j1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) Unlike responding to Task Lists, you will need to save Log Entries as you complete them. Hover over the 'Save' menu and select 'Save and Close' to complete the Entry. ### Step 6: Review Entry / Follow-Up Entry ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/classic-manager-log-create-log-entries-image-n6u1c4ik.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) After your Entry has been saved, the entry can be found and reviewed in the [Logs View](/doc/docs/classic-manager-log-logs-view). Click the Log Category where the entry was saved, and then find and select the Entry. ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/classic-manager-log-create-log-entries-image-nds7b6aq.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-26T10%3A54%3A54Z&se=2026-10-26T11%3A54%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xhA%2FfMZXI6q5BX%2F2JI%2FVb75ZqusXV4ftMUtIaGUA8co%3D) Double click on the Entry to open the form again and you'll find that '+ Entry' buttons have appeared on the right side of the form (for Task and Note only). Click one of these buttons to create a follow-up Entry on top of this Entry. Restaurant365