Select and change periods video tutorial

Select and change periods

3:31 min

Learn about using periods (date ranges) in Phocas. In this video Tina shows you how to choose a pre-defined period, apply a custom period or add a defined period for your own use.

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Select a defined period

Presented by Tina Norman

Implementations Consultant

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