permanent allocation doesn't work for me

Hey nastybard,

Changing your allocation type only applies to any new instances made after making this change. So if you're in an area and then change from 'Short allocation' to 'Permanent allocation', this instance will still be set as short allocation (aswell as any instances made by your party members).

You can create a new instance by holding 'ctrl' and left clicking the instance entrance (the white partition between instances or selecting an area on the waypoint map).