Q. How do I define a shift (with breaks)?

A shift example:

  • from 0830 to 1015
  • 15 minute paid break
  • 1030 to 1200
  • 1 hour unpaid break
  • 1300 to 1530


First, go to the setup menu and enter all data for your new shift:


shift setup screen


Because we have to define shift ranges up to a quarter, we'll have to adjust
the timeline interval. To do this, click with our right mouse button on the
timeline, and select a time interval of 15 minutes:


setting time interval 15 minutes time interval



Now you can setup your shift range:

From 0830 to 1015: Click at the 0830 mark and drag your
mouse pointer to the 1015 mark and press the ins button (on
your keyboard):


selecting range adding shift item


You'll notice the "worked hours" are instantly updated.

A 15 minutes paid break:

A paid break has to be defined the same way as a normal shift item. Select
the time range for this break and press the ins button to add
it:


adding range adding shift item


The 1030 to 1200 range:

This is done the same way as above. But because this shift item is based upon
half an hour, you could set your interval to 30 minutes before inserting this
item.

One hour unpaid break:

Because it's an unpaid break, you may not define this shift item, simply leave
it blanc.


The 1300 to 1530 range:

Again, the same as above, but this shift will also show the employee
is not scheduled for the 1200 to 1300 range:

shift item view


Note: the view above is created with a 30 minute time interval.
Because of this, shift items that 'overlap' within this interval are shown on
two or more lines (as viewed above)


Some Tips & Tricks:

Changing the shift item range:

  • Or select the side of it: and adjust its length
  • Or double click the item and adjust its range in the displayed menu:


shift range adjustment


Get the 'real' item range without changing the time interval:

  • You can double click it to see the window shown above
  • You can move your mouse over it to display the help info:

shift item help info