Work Pattern Properties dialog - Time Units tab
You use the Time Units tab of the
Work Pattern Properties dialog to specify the precise length of each time unit as it is used in this work pattern. The precise length of a time unit in relation to a work pattern is known as an override. For example, a working day may be 7 hours in one work pattern, but 7.5 hours in another. Specifying the precise length of time units for a work pattern enables
How to access the Work Pattern Properties dialog
To access the Work Pattern Properties dialog, right-click a work pattern in Library Explorer and select Properties.
Explanation of the fields and buttons on the dialog
| Field/Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Time unit overrides grid |
Enter the precise length of each time unit as it is used in this work pattern. For example, if a working day consists of 8 hours in this work pattern, enter 8h (the format in which the durations are displayed is defined in the Options dialog).
The precise length of a time unit in relation to a work pattern is known as an override. If you define the duration of an override in terms of time units other than seconds, for example defining a week as 5d, the duration is calculated using the override value of the time unit in this work pattern. |
| Delete All Overrides | Click this button to remove all override time unit durations from this work pattern and use the standard duration for each time unit, as defined for the time unit in Library Explorer. |
How do I...
... specify the precise length of each time unit as it is used in this work pattern?
Enter the precise length of each time unit as it is used in the selected work pattern in the Override definition column.
If you make a mistake, click Delete all overrides to return each time unit to its default duration.