Defined periods
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Add a defined period to the Periods menu
As an administrator you can decide what defined periods (date ranges) are listed in the Period dropdown in Phocas for each database. In this video for Phocas administrators Tina shows how to create a brand new period with a simple 'offset' date range to ensure the period updates dynamically, or to simply choose from a list of pre-built periods.
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Add a defined period using Dynamic Month option
In this video for administrators, Tina shows how to use the Dynamic Month offsets option to add to the Period menu, with a date range that updates each new calendar or financial year.
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Add a defined period using Special Offsets (days)
In this video for administrators Tina shows how to add a defined period using a special offset that matches a day with a corresponding day in a previous month.
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Related learning modules
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Setting up users
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Advanced options
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Profiles, permissions and restrictions
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