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Chapter 4 Time Indices
Overview
Use the Time Indices option on the Maintenance Options menu to add, change, or 
delete the time index definitions that are available for scheduling changes to patient 
DID destinations or RSC assignments. You can also use this option to view or print 
an index.
Figure 4-1   Time Indices
General 
InformationThis Time Indices option makes it possible to define any number of regularly 
occurring...

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Add a Time Index
Use the Add command on the Time Index Maintenance screen to define a new 
Time Index.
Figure 4-2   Add a Time Index
Time Index 
ScheduleEach Time Index identifies a unique schedule which is constructed using a 5-field 
pattern. If you leave field blank, the system rejects the entire pattern. The fields are 
listed below followed in parentheses by the range of valid values for that 
parameter:
Hour of Day (0-23)...

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Refer to the following examples:
0  0  *  *  * = Every day at midnight.
0  1  *  *  1 = Every Monday at 1:00 am.
0  1  1  *  *  = The first of every month at 1:00 am.
0  1  *  *  1–5 = Every Monday through Friday at 1:00 am.
0  12  25  12  * = Noon of the 25 day of December.
Procedure
Action Result
On the Time Index Maintenance screen, 
press Enter to select the Add command. 
(1)The Time Index field highlights for data 
entry....

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Delete a Time Index
Use the Delete command on the Time Index Maintenance screen to remove an 
index from the system.
Figure 4-3   Delete a Time Index
Scheduled Time 
IndexA Time Index that is currently being used in scheduled DID destination and/or 
restriction class changes cannot be deleted. If you attempt to make such a deletion, 
an error message displays. You must enter the DID Destination Scheduling option 
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Modify a Time Index
Use the Modify command on the Time Index Maintenance screen to make changes 
to the field entries of any selected Time Index.
Figure 4-4   Modify a Time Index
General 
InformationAny changes made to an existing time index are processed immediately. Any DID 
group or RSC group using a modified time index is affected as soon as this option 
is exited and the changes are saved.
Procedure
MCS Phone Control
Fri...

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Action Result
Use the Backspace key to erase existing 
entries, and make new entries according to 
the instructions provided under Add a 
Time Index. Press Enter after each entry.After you press Enter, the next field 
highlights for data entry. When you type a 
value in the last field and press Enter, the 
message Do you want to save changes? 
(Y/N) displays. 
Ty p e  Y and press Enter to accept the Time 
Index change(s), or...

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View Time Indices
Use the View command on the Time Index Maintenance screen to display selected 
Time Indices for on-screen viewing or printing.
Figure 4-5   View Time Indices
Procedure
MCS Phone Control
Fri  Apr 1  16:10 pm
*** Time Index Maintenance ***
Time Index:
Hour of Day (0-23):
A
dd    D
elete    M
odify    View
      Pr
int     Q
uit Minutes: (0-59):
Month of Year (1-12):
Day of Month (1-31):
Day of Week (0-6):...

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Action Result
To exit the display, type q to select the 
Quit command. The Time Index Maintenance screen 
displays, and the cursor is positioned on 
the command line.  

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Print a Time Index
Use the Print command on the Time Index Maintenance screen to print a selected 
index or the records within a designated range in the selected group.
Figure 4-6   DID Destination Scheduling
NoteThis option allows you to print Time Index records without viewing them first on 
the screen. The search field allows you to narrow the request meet your needs.
Procedure
MCS Phone Control
Fri  Apr 1  16:10 pm
*** Time...

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