Global Distributions Overview
The Global Distributions page allows adminstrators to set up global or department-specific distribution sets. This setup is mandatory if your site allows for Alternate Distribution entry. This is determined by an Input Page Alternate Distributions value greater than 0.
Menu Path: Administration > Global Distributions
Adding a new schedule
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Under Administration, select Shift Maintenance
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Select Add a New Schedule.
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Enter the fields.
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Select Next to display the Hours Per Day for Shift section.
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In the Hours Per Day for Shift section, enter the number of hours in each day for the length of the shift.
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Select Finish.
Editing an existing schedule
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Under Administration, select Shift Maintenance
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In the List section, select Edit on the desired schedule.
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Edit the fields.
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Select Next to display the Hours Per Day for Shift section.
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In the Hours Per Day for Shift section, enter the number of hours in each day for the length of the shift.
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Select Finish.
Linking distribution sets to specific departments
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Under Administration, select Global Distributions
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Select Edit at the desired distribution.
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Complete the fields as needed. F
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Select Link Departments to display a list of departments to link this distribution to.
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Select the desired departments from the list to link the distribution.
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Select Save.
Fields
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Field |
Description |
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Code |
Eight-digit user defined code for the shift. |
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Description |
Description of the shift. |
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Default? |
Checkbox to determine if an employee is tied to a shift the hours will default in. |
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Weekly Shift? |
Checkbox to determine if this is a weekly shift. |
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Length of Shift? (In Days) |
Length of the shift in days. |
Linked Departments Section
This section lists departments that can be linked to the shift. To link departments, select the appropriate checkbox next to the department title.
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Department |
Details |
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Uses this Shift? |
Checkbox to determine if the department uses this shift. Select to assign the shift to the department. |
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Department |
Title of Department. Display only. |
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Sample First Day |
Sample date that would be the first day in the schedule. Enter the date manually, or select from the calendar. |
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Linked Departments- Include Linked Departments? |
Option to include the department's linked departments in the schedule. |
Hours Per Day for Shift Section
This section lists the days that make up the shift. Enter the number of hours in each day for the shift.