=== MultiStage Event Planner ===
Contributors: plattenbrand, freemius
Tags: event-planner, event-management, festival, multi-stage, conference
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.3.3

Efficiently plan and display multi-stage events with an interactive scheduling grid on your WordPress site.

== Description ==
The \"MultiStage Event Planner\" is a robust WordPress plugin designed specifically for event organizers and venue managers who oversee complex, multi-stage events such as festivals, fairs, concerts, and conferences. This plugin provides a powerful and intuitive interface for creating, managing, and displaying various events across multiple stages, all from within your WordPress dashboard.

With the \"MultiStage Event Planner,\" you can easily set up and customize a visual timetable that shows what\'s happening on each stage at any given time. Whether you\'re coordinating a large-scale music festival with several bands performing simultaneously or organizing a multi-speaker conference, this plugin ensures that your attendees always know where to be and when.

Key features include:

Dynamic Event Scheduling: Create detailed schedules for multiple stages, managing dates and times for each event effortlessly.
Interactive Timelines: Visitors can view all scheduled events in a user-friendly, interactive grid format.
Customizable Stage Views: Customize how each stage and its events are displayed, enhancing the user experience.
Responsive Design: Ensures your event schedules look great on all devices, from desktops to smartphones.
This plugin is not just a tool but a complete solution for event management, helping you to streamline the planning process and improve the event experience for your attendees. Whether you\'re a seasoned event organizer or just getting started, the \"MultiStage Event Planner\" is your partner in delivering successful, well-organized events.

== Installation ==
Prerequisites
WordPress Installation: Ensure that you have WordPress version 5.6 or higher installed on your hosting environment.
PHP Version: Your server must be running PHP version 8.0 or higher.
Installation Steps
Option 1: Installing via WordPress Dashboard

Log In to your WordPress admin panel.
Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
In the search box, type MultiStage Event Planner to find the plugin.
Click Install Now next to the \"MultiStage Event Planner\" plugin.
Once installed, click Activate to enable the plugin on your WordPress site.
Option 2: Uploading Manually

Download the \"MultiStage Event Planner\" plugin from the source or repository.
Log into your WordPress admin panel.
Go to Plugins > Add New.
Click the Upload Plugin button at the top of the page.
Click Choose File and select the plugin file you downloaded (multistage-event-planner.zip).
Click Install Now to upload and install the plugin.
After installation is complete, click Activate Plugin to start using it on your site.
Configuration
Access Plugin Settings: After activation, navigate to MultiStage Event Planner > Settings in the WordPress dashboard to configure the plugin.
Set Up Stages: Define the different stages or areas for your event under Stages settings.
Add Events: Go to the Events section and start adding events to each stage with their respective times and details.
Customize Appearance: Adjust colors, fonts, and layout styles to match your website\'s design under the Appearance settings.
Integration: Optionally integrate with other tools like Google Calendar or iCal for exporting the event schedules.
Usage
Create and manage events directly from your WordPress admin panel.
Utilize the provided shortcodes or blocks to display the event planner on any page or post.
Updating
Regularly check for updates in the Plugins section of your WordPress dashboard.
Apply updates when available to ensure compatibility and security.
By following these instructions, you should be able to successfully install and configure the \"MultiStage Event Planner\" for your WordPress site, making event management straightforward and efficient.

== Development ==
This plugin includes both compiled and source files:
- Original source files are available in the 'resources/scripts' and 'resources/styles' directories
- Compiled assets are in the 'dist' directory
- The build process uses Bud.js (based on webpack) for compilation