Creating Exceptions

Exceptions are events that are different from the calendar routine. For example, a national holiday falling on a workweek is an exception. Or, official work done on a weekend is an exception. You can create exceptions when work is expected (working) or not expected (non working).

Before you begin: Work with a calendar, either creating one or editing its properties. See Creating a Work Calendar or Work Calendar Properties.
  1. On the toolbar of the Exceptions table, click .
  2. Type a Name to identify the exception.
  3. For an exception during normal working times, click Working as the Exception Type and create the exception:
    1. Use the slider to select the range for Working Hours.
    2. Use the slider to select the range for Recess Time(s).

      • To add a recess time, click . Use the new slider to select the range of working hours.
      • To delete a recess time, click next to the recess time.

    3. Choose the Effective From and Effective To dates for the exception.
    4. Choose the Frequency of the exception.
    5. For a Frequency of Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly, choose the pattern for the exception.
  4. For an exception to times when work is not expected, click Non Working as the Exception Type and create the exception:
    1. Choose the Effective From and Effective To dates for the exception.
    2. Choose the Frequency of the exception.
    3. For a Frequency of Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly, choose the pattern for the exception.
  5. Click OK.