Eventify has two separate grids on the Matchmaking settings page. They are independent of each other and control different things:
| Grid | What it controls | When it appears |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking Grid | Which group pairs receive connection suggestions | Only when mode = Advanced Rules |
| Visibility Grid | Which group pairs can see each other in the attendee directory | When "Users Visibility Rules" toggle is enabled |
[SCREENSHOT: Both grids visible on the Matchmaking settings page — Matchmaking Grid on top, Visibility Grid below, with the Users Visibility Rules toggle highlighted]
The Matchmaking Grid appears as a table where rows are "from" groups and columns are "to" groups. Each cell controls whether that group pair receives suggestions.
Cell states:
Click any cell to toggle it on or off.
[SCREENSHOT: Matchmaking Grid — show a mix of green-checked and grey-dashed cells across several group pairs]
Above the grid, a legend bar shows live counts:
[SCREENSHOT: Grid stats bar showing all four counts]
Each grid cell supports two types of rules, depending on whether the cell is enabled or disabled:
| Cell state | Rule type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Enabled (green) | Exception Rule | Excludes a specific subset of this group pair from receiving suggestions |
| Disabled (grey) | Custom Rule | Allows a specific subset of this group pair to bypass the block and receive suggestions |
To add rules to a cell:
[SCREENSHOT: A grid cell showing a blue "2 rules" badge and the rules modal open]
The Visibility Grid controls which attendee groups can see each other's profiles in the directory — separately from whether they receive suggestions.
To enable it:
[SCREENSHOT: Visibility Grid with some cells showing green checkmarks and others grey dashes]
When a matchmaking cell is enabled for a group pair, the corresponding visibility cell is automatically checked and locked. It cannot be unchecked while matchmaking is active for that pair — a "Locked" label and tooltip explain why.
[SCREENSHOT: Visibility Grid with a locked cell showing the "Locked" label and tooltip]
After configuring either grid:
[SCREENSHOT: Unsaved Changes indicator with red dot and red Publish button]
Q: The Matchmaking Grid is not visible. Why?
The Matchmaking Grid only appears when the suggestion mode is set to Advanced Rules. Switch to Advanced Rules to see and configure the grid.
Q: Can I restrict directory visibility without affecting matchmaking suggestions?
Yes. Enable the Users Visibility Rules toggle to activate the Visibility Grid. This is completely independent of the matchmaking mode — you can restrict visibility even when matchmaking is Disabled.
Q: What's the difference between an exception rule and a custom rule?
An exception rule is added to an enabled cell — it carves out a specific subset that should NOT receive suggestions despite the general match being on. A custom rule is added to a disabled cell — it allows a specific subset to bypass the block.
Q: Why is a visibility cell greyed out and locked?
If the corresponding matchmaking cell is enabled, the visibility cell is automatically locked to "visible." You cannot hide a group pair in the directory while matchmaking is actively suggesting them to each other.
Q: I made changes to the grid but they disappeared. What happened?
If you navigate away without clicking Publish, changes are lost. Always look for the red "Unsaved Changes" indicator before leaving the page.
