# Create a Shift

## How do I create an Shift?

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

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Creating an Shift is dependant on what [View](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes) 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](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/appointments/create-an-appointment). 
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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](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-actions/create-new-appointment).&#x20;
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## Pre-populated Fields

When creating a [Shift](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift), a number of fields will be pre-populated. These fields depend on the [Planner View](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes) the user is in when the [Shift](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift) 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="../appointments/create-an-appointment/schedule">Schedule</a></td><td>This view will create an <code>Appointment</code> </td></tr><tr><td><a href="../the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/participant-view">Participant View </a></td><td>This view will create an <code>Appointment</code> </td></tr><tr><td><a href="../the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/asset-view">Asset View </a></td><td>This view will create an <code>Appointment</code> </td></tr><tr><td><a href="../the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/accomodation-view">Accomodation View </a></td><td>This view will create an <code>Appointment</code> </td></tr><tr><td><a href="../the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/roster-view">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="../the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/shift-view">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](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift) is created, a few stages must be completed before the [Shift](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift) can be confirmed.&#x20;

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The available sections during the creation or management of a [Shift](https://knowledge.maica.com.au/maica-knowledge-base/getting-started/maica-key-concepts/shift) are determined by the Maica Settings. For further information, see the [Administration Guide](https://app.gitbook.com/s/9selzjEx6KX7RYEawAVr/settings/service-management).
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Below is a list of these stages:

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

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


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