Workshop Software lets you set up your mechanic’s work schedule in workshop software through your account settings. Adjusting this setting ensures your workflow matches the way your workshop operates. The change takes effect immediately once saved. Follow the steps below to update this setting.
The purpose of this article is to show how to add work times to a Mechanic, and then adjust these when you need to. 1. Go To Admin. 2. Choose a Mechanic. 3. At the bottom of the screen you have an area called “Schedule“. Here you set up the start and end times for the mechanic for each day:
4. Next, set up any break times they may have (lunch etc). Just click “+” button
5. Select the time you would like to schedule unavailable time
6. If this is the same for Monday- Friday, press “Persist“:
6. Press save to make these changes.
You can confirm that these changes have been made by going to Settings – Schedule. In addition, if you want to set days off/unavailable times, you can do this in the schedule screen as well, as this will show you date specific details for your mechanics.
Good to Know
- Make sure you click Save after making your changes. If you navigate away before saving, your changes will be lost.
- Review your settings periodically to ensure they still match your workshop’s current workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find this setting in Workshop Software?
Navigate to Settings in the left-hand menu. The specific option is described in the steps above.
Can I change this setting back later?
Yes. This setting can be changed at any time by following the same steps and adjusting the option as needed. Remember to click Save after making your change.
Can I restrict what an employee can access in Workshop Software?
Yes. Workshop Software allows you to set permissions for each user, controlling which areas of the system they can view or edit. Check the user settings for available permission options.