Overview: Rather than having to enter the same shift every week, you can create a schedule template for all or specific employees. The template takes a snapshot of all shifts created in the week view and saves them. You can then apply the template to a future week, and all shifts captured during the snapshot will be applied.
Instructions:
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Create a Template
1. The template will save what's in your view, so select which employees you'd like to create the template for and add their shift information:
2. Once their shifts have been created, click the Options button followed by Template and then Create:
3. You'll be presented with a pop-up where you can enter the name of the template. In this example, we're using "Monday - Friday Schedule." Click Create the template once done:
4. Once the template has been created, you'll receive a confirmation message in the top right-hand corner.
Apply a Template
1. Start by navigating to the week you want to apply the template to by using the left or right navigation arrows:
2. You'll then want to click the Options dropdown followed by Apply:
3. You'll get a pop up that will contain all the templates you've created. The information included in this area is:
Search Bar
Name of Template
Created By User Name
Created Date
Total Shifts Schedule
Total Hours Scheduled
Find the template you want to apply and click Apply to current week:
4. Once the template has been applied, you'll receive a confirmation message in the top right-hand corner:
Manage/Delete a Template
If you need to update the name of a template or want to delete it, this can be done using the Manage option.
1. Start by clicking the Options dropdown followed by Template and then Manage:
2. You'll be presented with a pop up that shows all templates that have been created.
Edit Name: If you want to edit the name of your template click Edit on the left-hand side of the pop-up. Enter the new name and click Update once done:
Delete Template: If you want to delete a template click the Delete button on the right-hand side of the pop-up. You'll then be asked if you're sure you want to delete the template. Click Yes, delete the template or Cancel:
Update a Template
1. To update a template, you'll want to start navigating to an empty week in the future on the schedule. Once at the empty week, click the Options dropdown followed by Apply:
2. You'll be presented with a pop-up that contains all template information. Find the template you want to update and click Apply to current week:
3. Once the template has been applied, make your updates, and then click the Options dropdown followed by Template and then Create:
4. You'll be presented with a pop-up where you'll enter the name of your updated template. Click Create the template once done:
5. Once the new template has been created, you'll receive a confirmation message in the top right-hand corner:
6. You'll then want to delete the old template - if you no longer need it! Start by clicking the Options dropdown menu followed by Template and then Manage:
7. You'll be presented with a pop-up that shows all your current templates. Click Delete next to the one you want to delete:
FAQ:
Q: Can I apply more than one template?
A: Yes! You can apply as many templates as needed.
Q: How do I apply the template to all employees?
A: As long as an employee is in your view and the template includes shifts for them, the template will apply to them.
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