Generate a Complex Work Pattern

Create a calendar containing complex work shift arrangements.

Activity steps:

  1. Home ribbon >> Project Settings >> Calendars >> Scheduling Calendars.

    The Scheduling Calendars screen displays.

  2. Using the Calendar list toolbar, either pick an existing calendar or click New to create a new one.
  3. Click Generate.
  4. Select the start and end dates (for example 1 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2013) over which to repeat the pattern.
  5. Check Generate a repeating pattern to repeat the pattern over the selected date range.
  6. Add some records into the grid below: Specify a type and the number of days to apply the record and some shifts for the Work type.
    • No Effect - the number of days will not be changed
    • Default - the number of days is set back to the default for the calendar
    • Work - the working periods specified in the Shift field is applied

    • Holiday - the number of days is set as holidays

      Note: The pattern will repeat between the specified start and end dates. When the last record is reached, the pattern will restart at the first record.

  7. Press Generate to apply.
  8. You can change some parameters and generate some other periods, or press Close to exit the screen.

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