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# Create a Shift

## How do I create an Shift?

A quick and efficient way to create [Shift](/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift.md) is directly through the the Maica [Planner](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-overview.md). Maica has an interactive user mechanism where you can simply drag and release your mouse on the [Planner](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-overview.md) in order to prompt the creation of an [Shift](/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift.md). 

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Creating an Shift is dependant on what [View](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes.md) you are in within the Planner. You need to be in one of `Roster` or `Shift` View in order to create a Shift, otherwise you will [create an Appointment](/maica-knowledge-base/appointments/create-an-appointment.md). 
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Please see below for an example: 

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You can also create a Shift through the Planner Quick Action. To learn more, click [here](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-actions/create-new-appointment.md).&#x20;
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## Pre-populated Fields

When creating a [Shift](/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift.md), a number of fields will be pre-populated. These fields depend on the [Planner View](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes.md) the user is in when the [Shift](/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift.md) is created. The pre-populated fields for each view are outlined in the table below:

<table><thead><tr><th width="215">Planner View</th><th>Pre-populated fields</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/6zvjZKW5Qa960XTdTE2N">Schedule</a></td><td>This view will create an <code>Appointment</code> </td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/OxeWnz2NKtt75Z60tX0g">Participant View </a></td><td>This view will create an <code>Appointment</code> </td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/JCpx4wJ2g3MKdsx61Jkw">Asset View </a></td><td>This view will create an <code>Appointment</code> </td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/tWbHs3uthJoByCvWyEh2">Accomodation View </a></td><td>This view will create an <code>Appointment</code> </td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/iDBmQBglbdc3Wz0PxW1y">Roster View </a></td><td><code>Start Date</code>, <code>Start Time</code>, <code>End Date</code>, <code>End Time</code>, <code>Resource</code></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/BeVuTW5IvlpUGkRUW54p">Shift View </a></td><td><code>Start Date</code>, <code>Start Time</code>, <code>End Date</code>, <code>End Time</code></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Shift Stages

After the new [Shift](/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift.md) is created, a few stages must be completed before the [Shift](/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift.md) can be confirmed.&#x20;

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The available sections during the creation or management of a [Shift](/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift.md) are determined by the Maica Settings. For further information, see the [Administration Guide](/maica-knowledge-base/maica-administration-guide/settings/service-management.md).
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Below is a list of these stages:

1. [Basic Details](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift/basic-details.md)&#x20;
2. [Location](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift/location.md)&#x20;
3. [Schedule](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift/schedule.md)&#x20;
4. [Additional Details](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift/additional-details.md)&#x20;
5. [Shift Instructions](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift/shift-instructions.md)&#x20;
6. [Custom Fields](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift/custom-fields.md)&#x20;
7. [Participant Notes](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift/participant-notes.md)&#x20;
8. [Summary](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift/summary.md)&#x20;

To dive deeper into each stage, please visit the specific pages for detailed information on every stage.&#x20;