Adding a date-calculation method

Perform this task to specify how to calculate a date using another date. Users can override many resulting dates when updating records.

  1. Sign in as Health & Safety Management.
  2. Select Set Up > Occupational Health > Date Calculation Methods.
  3. Click Create.
  4. Specify this information:
    Method
    Specify a name for the new method.
    Description
    Specify a description that explains what it does.
    Active
    Optionally, clear this check box to hide this method from users.
    Units
    Specify a numeric value and then select the unit. For example, 30 Days, 8 Weeks, 6 Months.
    Duration
    Select the relationship to the other date. Options are Before and After.
    Date Option
    Select the date to use as the basis for the calculation. For example, Component Assignment Date.
  5. Click Save.