Creating Custom Patterns

Create a virtually unlimited number of custom patterns to complement those included with the Parenting Time Calendar program. With just a few keystrokes you can create just about any pattern you can imagine.

To create a custom pattern, click on "Lists(Patterns)" found on the Calendar main menu bar, then select "Create/Modify Custom Patterns". A form will open that appears similar to the following.

Using the letters "0","D" and "N" (for overnight stay, day visit, and none respectively), enter the pattern as you would have it applied to your calendar plan. For example, two overnights, followed by two nones, followed by two day visits, followed by two nones would be entered as OONNDDNN (see example in form above). Enter a name for the pattern (see above form). When satisfied with the pattern and name, click on the "Accept and Add to Custom Pattern List" button. The pattern and name will be transferred to the custom pattern list and may be confirmed on the form.

You can add as many patterns as you wish by simply repeating the above.

When satisfied with your patterns, click the "Save and Close" button to save your patterns and close the form.

Applying Custom Patterns

To apply your custom patterns to your calendar click on the "Lists(Patterns)" option found on the Calendar program main menu bar, then select "Apply/Remove Custom Patterns". A form similar to the following will appear:

Select the pattern you wish to apply from the list. If you want the pattern to begin on a particular date, set the "Start On" date, or if you want the pattern to begin on a particular day of the week, click on preview, find the day on the calendar and note the date, then set the "Start On" date. Then click on the "Apply" button. Confirm your patterns have been applied as expected by using the "Preview" button. That's all there is to it! If you are satisfied with the results, you may apply another pattern or click on "Save and Close" if you are done.

You can delete previously applied patterns by following the same procedure as described above only rather than clicking on the "Apply" button you would click on the "Remove" button.

Finally, if you wish you can discard all the changes you've made since opening the form by clicking on the "Cancel" button. Cancel will close the form and leave the calendar exactly as it was before opening the form.

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