Hot Schedules Configuration

Hot Schedules Configuration
Focus has a direct integration with Hot Schedules. Below details the configuration process
Requirements
Version 15.2.16
Hot Schedules Controller installed on Focus (or Focus Primary Path PC)
Note: To manually import schedule outside of Event see Knowledge Base Article: Manually Import External Schedule

Process to Configure Hot Schedules:
Step 1: Configure Miscellaneous > General

• Navigate to Miscellaneous > General > General
• Select an Event Station running OE
• Navigate to Miscellaneous > General > General > Time Keeping l Enter XXXX in Employee ID Mask 2
• Select ID2 Mandatory
• Select Enable External Schedule
• Select Save and Close

Step 2: Configure Jobs

• Navigate to Employees > Jobs > Timekeeping
• Enter a unique Hot Schedules ID higher than 1000 in External Schedule ID

Step 3: Configure Employees

• Navigate to Employees > Employees
• Enter unique employee Hot Schedules ID higher than 1000 in ID2

Note: Hot Schedule ID must be higher than 1000 and cannot start with a zero (0)

• Select 'Enforce Scheduling' if desired
• Enter desired Grace Times if necessary. For more information on schedule enforcement and grace periods see Grace Periods.
• Enter BOTH Email and phone number for employee

Note: Focus will overwrite the phone number and email address stored in Hot Schedules. Make sure you enter accurate information for both of these fields.

• Select Save and Close

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• Navigate to Miscellaneous > Events l Name = HS Import
• Type = Schedule Import
• Options = Active
• Time = Desired Time of Import

• Select Save and Close

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Related Topics

Manually Import External Schedule