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10.14.16. Shifts

10.14.16.1. Shift

To access the master list of Shifts, select the "Shifts" option. The following screen will appear:

Shifts Master List

The Shifts master list displays information on all Shifts, including Shift number and Shift name.

To the far right of the list, the following buttons are available:

CLOSE

Closes the screen, returning you to the application desktop.

PRINT

Runs the report associated with this screen.

NEW

Opens screen for adding a new Shift to the master list of Shifts.

EDIT

Enables you to edit highlighted Shift definitions. The edit screen is the same as that for creating a new Shift definition—except that when editing, the fields will contain Shift information. Double-clicking on a Shift definition will also bring you to the editing screen.

VIEW

Highlight a Shift definition and then select this button to reach a read-only view of the "Edit" screen.

DELETE

Highlight a Shift definition and then select this button to remove the Shift from the master list.

Right-clicking on a Shift in the Shifts list enables you to select from the following options:

Edit

Enables you to edit highlighted Shift definitions. The edit screen is the same as that for creating a new Shift definition—except that when editing, the fields will contain Shift information. Double-clicking on a Shift definition will also bring you to the editing screen.

View

Highlight a Shift definition and then select this button to reach a read-only view of the "Edit" screen.

Delete

Highlight a Shift definition and then select this button to remove the Shift from the master list.

Export Contents

Export the data displayed on the screen into a plain-text, TAB-delimited file. This file may subsequently be imported into a spreadsheet or other office tool.

10.14.16.1.  Shift

To add a new Shift to the master list of Shifts, select the NEW button. The following screen will appear:

Create New Shift

When adding a new Shift to the master list of Shifts, you are presented with the following options:

Shift Number

Enter a unique code to identify the Shift.

Shift Name

Enter a brief name to describe the Shift.

To the far right of the screen, the following buttons are available:

CANCEL

Closes the screen without adding a new Shift to the master list of Shifts.

SAVE

Creates the Shift and adds it to the master list of Shifts.