Creating a Time Period - General Tab

  1. Open the Time Periods overview window by selecting Factory > Time > Periods.
  2. Double-click the New button in the overview window.
    The Request dialog box is displayed.
  3. Type a code for the new time period in the Request dialog box.
  4. Click OK.
    The Time Period Entry window is displayed. The General tab is selected by default.
  5. Enter a description for the time period in the entry window.
  6. Enter the starting date/time of the restricted period.
  7. Enter the ending date/time for the restricted period.
  8. If this restriction will reoccur, enter the repetition period and the time unit. For example, enter 1 days if you want the occurrence to happen daily.
  9. If there is an ending date, enter it in the valid until fields, otherwise, it will continue indefinitely.
  10. If you would like this to show as a specific color on the planning board, click the color palette and select the desired color.
  11. Select the check box if you do not want capacity available during the restricted time period.
  12. Click OK to save your changes and close the window. Alternatively, continue populating tabs on this window.
Related topics
About Entry Windows
Overview Windows
About Time Periods