Configuring Shift Patterns

  1. Select TimeTrack Forms > Shift Patterns. The Shift Patterns form is displayed.
  2. Click New. A new line is added to the grid.
  3. Specify this information:
    Shift Pattern
    The code for the shift pattern.
    Description
    The description of the shift pattern.
    Pattern Time Unit
    Shift patterns are a series of shifts that are set to alternate as per a defined interval. Possible options are:
    • Daily
    • Weekly
    • Monthly
    • Payroll Period
    Facility
    The facility for which the shift is configured.
  4. Specify shift pattern definitions in the grid below. Each line represents a shift in the sequence.

    Select the first row. From the Shifts list, select the shift that will occur first in the shift pattern. Sequence number 1 is assigned automatically. Click Colors to specify a color format to denote this shift on the calendar. Specify a foreground (text) color and a background color and view the result in the Sample field. Click Save and Exit to save the changes.

    Note: If no available shift meets your needs, click Shifts to configure a new shift.
  5. Click Shift Patterns Calendar to view the shift sequence on the calendar. This option is not available when Payroll Period is specified for the pattern interval.
  6. Click Generate Calendar to initiate the shift pattern. This option is not available when Payroll Period is specified for the pattern interval.
    Note: The shift pattern is generated automatically when Payroll Period is specified for the pattern interval.