Generate the next occurrence of a project
Once a project is added to a client, it can be set up to automatically regenerate the next occurrence so that it doesn't need to be re-added each time the project is going to be done. Practice CS provides several options for controlling when the next occurrence of a project is generated.
Follow these steps to select an option for when the next occurrence of a project is generated.
- SelectSetup,Templates, thenProjects.
- Add a new or select an existing project template.
- SelectPatternin the Generation section on the Main tab of the template.
- Select one of the following options:
- When the current Schedule item is complete: The next occurrence of the project will generate when theTracking Descriptionis changed to Completed.
- n months n days before next occurrence: The next occurrence of the project will generate when the system date is the specified number of months and days before the due date of the next occurrence. The current project doesn't have to be completed. This option is recommended for projects that occur infrequently, such as yearly projects and those that must be generated whether the current project is completed or not.
- When I manually create it: The next occurrence of the project will not automatically generate. You must manually generate it by right-clicking on the project and selectingGenerate Next Project. This can be done in the Projects portlet of the Staff or Client Dashboard, or by selectingSetup,Client, theProjectstab, orActions, thenManage Projects.
- Generate all: The system will generate all future occurrences of the project immediately. This option is only available when the project is set to expire after N occurrences or on a future date.