Shift patterns in PaSTA define the standard work schedules that crews and personnel follow. Administrators can assign a default pattern to a crew, apply it for a specific time period, or temporarily override it with a different pattern.

1. Open the Administration screen.
2. Open the Personnel/Equipment panel.
3. Click the Crew and Personnel tab.
4. Select a default shift pattern for a crew using the drop-down menu.
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5. Right-click on the crew row and select Set _____ to Default Shift Pattern from the right-click menu.
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6. Right-click the crew row again and select Apply Shift Pattern to _____ from the right-click menu.
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7. Verify that the shift pattern displays for personnel.
8. The Modify Shift Pattern dialog box displays. Select the start and end dates using the calendar controls.
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   • Choose Replace if this will be the standard shift pattern for the crew.
   • Choose Embed if this is a temporary shift pattern.
   • Set Offset Within Pattern: Select a start date that aligns with the pattern’s start day (for example, choose a Monday if the pattern begins on Mondays). Then set the duration of the pattern timeline (such as 1, 2, or 3 years).
9. Select Apply.