Shift Tracking — Setup
Enabling the Module
Each module can be enabled or disabled at any time for any of your companies. Disabling a module hides all interface elements added by it. When a module is disabled, its functions become unavailable to users.
To enable a module
- Go to the N24SF - ShopFloor Setup page.
- Open the information panel on the right, where you'll find the
Modulessection.
- Select any module from the list, then click
. - From the action menu, select
Enable.
Additional information
- A module can be disabled in a similar way, using the action menu.
- Clicking on a module name will redirect you to the module's documentation page.
Configuring Work Shifts
Work shift configuration is based on the standard Work Shifts table in Business Central, extended with additional fields required by the module.
Configuration Steps
- Open the Work Shifts page — also accessible from the Shift Entries page using the Work Shifts Setup action.
- For each work shift, fill in the additional fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Start Time | N24SF | Shift start time (e.g., 06:00, 14:00, 22:00) |
| End Time | N24SF | Shift end time (e.g., 14:00, 22:00, 06:00) |
| Auto Close Buffer (min) | N24SF | Time buffer (in minutes) after the shift ends, after which open sessions will be automatically closed. Default: 5 minutes |
Example Configuration
| Code | Description | Start Time | End Time | Auto Close Buffer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIFT1 | Shift I (morning) | 06:00 | 14:00 | 5 min |
| SHIFT2 | Shift II (afternoon) | 14:00 | 22:00 | 5 min |
| SHIFT3 | Shift III (night) | 22:00 | 06:00 | 10 min |
Important: For night shifts (e.g., 22:00–06:00), the end time is earlier than the start time. The system handles this scenario correctly — automatic closing will occur the next day.
Settings on the ShopFloor Setup Page
The following shift module settings are located on the ShopFloor Setup page:
- Shift Auto Close Grace Period — global grace period (in minutes) after which open shifts are automatically closed. This value is applied together with the buffer defined at the individual work shift level.
Time Zone
Automatic shift detection works based on local time. The system converts UTC time to local time using the time zone configured in ShopFloor Setup → Time Zone field.
Important: Ensure the time zone is correctly configured. A missing time zone will cause an error when creating shift entries via API.