Create working time calendars
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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Working time calendars define the capacity that is available for an operations resource or resource group on specific days and at specific times. You can create an overall calendar for your production, several calendars for resources that operate at different times or shifts, or a separate calendar for each operations resource or resource group.
Working time calendars also define schedules that can be used to generate earnings and pay. This function is available only if the Payroll - USA configuration key is selected.
If you must create more than one working time calendar, it is useful to create a standard base calendar first. Then, to create additional working time calendars, copy the base calendar, and change the relevant times to reflect the changes in working times.
Create a calendar and working times
Click Organization administration > Common > Calendars > Calendars.
On the toolbar, click New to create a new line.
In the Calendar field, enter a unique identifier of up to ten characters.
In the Name field, enter a descriptive name.
Optional: In the Base calendar field, select the base calendar that the new calendar is based on.
Click Working times, and then click Compose working times to create or update working times for the calendar.
In the Calendar field, select the name of the calendar to compose working times for.
In the From date field, enter the first date to compose working times for. By default, the field contains the current date.
In the To date field, enter the last date to compose working times for. By default, the field contains a date that is one year from the current date.
If you want to create the calendar from a base calendar, select the Use base calendar check box.
In the Working time template field, select the appropriate template.
Click OK.
Copy working times from another calendar
Click Organization administration > Common > Calendars > Calendars.
On the toolbar, click New to create a new line.
In the Calendar field, enter a unique identifier of up to ten characters.
On the toolbar, click Copy calendar.
In the From calendar field, select the calendar to copy.
In the To calendar field, select the calendar to copy the original calendar to.
Optional: If you also want to copy properties, select the Copy property check box.
Optional: If you also want to copy the Closed for pickup settings, select the Copy Closed for pickup check box.
Click OK to save the calendar and close the form.