Comprehensive Guide to Configuring Attendance and Employee Shift Settings in Your Dashboard

STEP 1: Click on "Settings" to Access Configuration Options

• Navigate to the left sidebar of the dashboard.
• Click on the Settings link to open configuration options.
• Ensure you are on the correct page before proceeding to the next step.
• Look for any additional prompts or options that may appear after clicking.

STEP 2: Click on "Attendance Settings"

• Navigate to the "Attendance Settings" option in the sidebar.
• Click on it to access the attendance configuration options.
• Ensure to check for any required fields marked with an asterisk (*).
• Review the settings available for managing attendance.

STEP 3: Select "Employee Shifts"

• Click on the "Employee Shifts" tab to access shift-related settings.
• Review the options available, such as allowing employees to request shift changes and setting clock-in locations.
• Ensure to fill in mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*).
• After making adjustments, proceed to the next step by clicking "Add New Shift."

STEP 4: Click on "Add New Shift"

• Navigate to the Attendance Settings page.
• Locate the Add New Shift button highlighted in red.
• Click on the button to proceed with adding a new shift.
• Ensure all required fields are filled in the upcoming form.
• After clicking, you will be directed to select the Shift Type in the next step.

STEP 5: Select "Shift Type"

• Click on the "Shift Type" option in the form.
• Choose between "Strict Timings" or "Flexible Timings."
• Ensure to fill in any required fields marked with an asterisk (*).
• Proceed to the next step by entering the "Shift Name."

STEP 6: Enter "Shift Name"

• Click on the highlighted area labeled "Shift Name" (marked with an asterisk for required input).
• Ensure to provide a descriptive name for the shift (e.g., Night Shift).
• This field is mandatory; make sure to fill it before proceeding to the next step.

STEP 7: Enter "Shift Short Code"

• Click on the "Shift Short Code" field (marked with a red border).
• Enter a short code for the shift (e.g., NS).
• Ensure the field is filled as it is marked with an asterisk (*), indicating it's required.
• Proceed to the next step by selecting the "Color Code" field.

STEP 8: Select "Color Code"

• Click on the "Color Code" field (marked with a red border).
• Ensure the field is filled with a valid color code (e.g., #16813D).
• The asterisk (*) indicates this field is required.
• Proceed to the next step by entering the "Shift Start Time."

STEP 9: Enter "Shift Start Time"

• Click on the "Shift Start Time" field to input the starting time of the shift.
• Ensure the field is marked with an asterisk (*) indicating it is a required input.
• After entering the time, proceed to the next step to enter the "Shift End Time."

STEP 10: Enter "Shift End Time"

• Click on the Shift End Time field (marked with an asterisk * for required input).
• Ensure to enter the appropriate end time for the shift.
• Review other fields such as Shift Name, Shift Start Time, and Auto Clock Out Time (In Hours) for completeness.
• Proceed to the next step by clicking on Auto Clock Out Time (In Hours).

STEP 11: Click "Auto Clock Out Time (In Hours)"

• Click on the "Auto Clock Out Time (In Hours)" field to set the duration for automatic clock-out.
• Ensure to fill in the required input marked with an asterisk (*).
• Review other fields such as Shift Name, Shift Short Code, and Shift Start/End Time for completeness.

STEP 12: Enter Half-day Mark Time

• Click on the "Half-day Mark Time" field.
• Input the desired time for the half-day mark (indicated with an asterisk * for required).
• Ensure all other required fields are filled out before proceeding.
• Next, click on "Early Clock In (minutes)" to continue.

STEP 13: Click on "Early Clock In (minutes)"

• Locate the "Early Clock In (minutes)" field in the form.
• Click on the highlighted area to activate the input.
• Ensure to fill in the required value for early clock-in minutes.
• Review other fields for any additional required inputs marked with an asterisk (*).

STEP 14: Enter "Late mark after (minutes)"

• Click on the "Late mark after (minutes)" field.
• This field is mandatory (indicated by the asterisk '*').
• Input the number of minutes after which a late mark will be recorded.
• Ensure to complete this before proceeding to the next step.

STEP 15: Enter "Maximum check-in allowed in a day"

• Click on the highlighted area labeled "Maximum check-in allowed in a day" (marked with a red border).
• Ensure to fill in the required input, indicated by the asterisk (*).
• Review other fields in the form for completeness before proceeding.
• After entering the value, continue to the next step to select "Office opens on".

STEP 16: Select "Office opens on" Days

• Click on the "Office opens on" section.
• Select the days of the week when the office is open by checking the corresponding boxes (Monday to Sunday).
• Ensure that the fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled out as they are required.

STEP 17: Click on "Save" to Finalize Shift Settings

• Ensure all required fields marked with '*' are filled out.
• Review the shift details including Shift Name, Start/End Time, and Color Code.
• Click the Save button to save your new shift settings.
• Confirm that the dialog closes, indicating successful saving.