Edit job schedules

You need the Job Edit security privilege to edit a job schedule.

1. Choose how to edit a job schedule by selecting the job in the:
   • Job Schedule Manager – use this method if you want to be able to view or edit several job schedules on screen at the same time.
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       To edit a job schedule in the Job Schedule Manager:

       1. In the Jobs menu, select Job Schedule.
       2. If necessary, do any of the following:
          • Click in the calendar to display the required time period for the job you wish to edit.
          • Select the All, Starting Today or Due This Week tab.
       3. If necessary, select  next to the job number to display the details.
       4. Select the pencil  icon to enter edit mode.
   • Job Schedule Editor – use this method if you wish to edit a single job with no other job schedules on screen.
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       To edit a job schedule in the Job Schedule Editor:

       1. In the Jobs menu select Jobs.
       2. Drill down on the job you wish to work with.
       3. On the job information screen, select Edit Schedule.
2. Do any of the following.
   • Move the entire job or task

     To move a job or task:

     1. Drag the item to the left or right. While you are moving the item, a hint shows the current date as an aid to locating the event date precisely.
     2. If you move the start date of a job, the following prompt will appear:

        

        Select Yes to move milestones and tasks by the same amount, or
        Select No to leave milestones and tasks on their existing dates.

   • Change the duration of a job or task

     To change the duration of a job or task, move the finish date:

     • Drag the right-hand end of the job or task bar.
   • Move a milestone
     • Drag the milestone to an earlier or later date as required.
   • Create a task schedule

     If a task is listed in a job, but has no schedule bar next to it, you can schedule the task by creating a new schedule bar:

     1. Start dragging in the schedule area at the date where you want the task to start. The schedule bar and associated date hint will appear.
     2. Drag to the right until you reach the date where you want the task to end.
   • Delete a scheduled task

     To delete a task from the job schedule:

     • Right click on the task schedule bar and select Un-schedule Task.
3. Save your changes.