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Q: I am evaluating your roster software and whilst it seems to be easy to use I am having difficulty in getting it to do what we need. We run a 28 day rotational roster which covers 7 days 24 hours per day with numerous positions. I need to write an 18 line (staff numbers for this particular section) which shows staff being 'spare' (over and above daily requirements). We have 8 days off and 1 programmed day off every 28 days. Is your system capable of providing this information?

A: Yes, add your 18 staff, input your shift requirements ie number of staff required per shift, set up your shifts (number of shifts/per day * 28, although initially it may be better to decrease this to shorter/smaller roster periods if possible). Use the Max hours to ensure staff can only work up to the required number of shifts in the roster period ie have 8 days off. On the 1 programmed day off if this is a set day for each staff member you can force a No work for the shift by inputting a N to manually set, see the Help file for details.

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Q: hi will this item work if i point the script to an access database on my hosting account? If not do you have something that i can do this with? I tried your product and it works perfect but my hosting company does not let me setup an odbc connection to mysql database and i need to do this.

A: It is designed to run with a MYSQL database not access. I am not aware of anything similar for access. You could investigate an alternative MYSQL database host.

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Q: We have a security company where our people work 3 day shifts, 3 night shifts and 3 days off (in this order - day, night and off), or any variation of this; example 3,2,4 or 4,3,4. Is it possible for your program to handle such cycles? A further request is that we have 2 sites where on the 1 site we have 6 people to schedule and on the other site 1 person but need a 8th person to fill up the schedules on both sites keeping in line with the cycles as far as possible.

A: The Shift Scheduler Continuous allocates shifts/staff randomly (to provide a balance) and individual staff settings cannot be set so I am not sure if your requirements can be meet. You can download the software and have a play to see if it suits from https://bizpep.com/shiftscheduler.html

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Q: I need software that imports QuickBooks Accountant 2008 file data, runs on Vista, and can then display historical actuals and also build forecasts.

A: Budget Compiler QuickBooks will run on XP but not all current Excels on Vista. It provides data import from QuickBooks and allows a Budget forecast to be built from this data. See https://bizpep.com/budgetbusiness.html for details.

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Q: If I purchase this model, I am able to unlock the hidden sheets to clearly understand the model logic?

A: The Queuing Model is based on standard queuing theory. Without queuing theory knowledge the logic of the process may not be clear even when viewing the model structure. With a Non-Commercial License all non-input cells and Visual Basic code are protected to ensure integrity and protect source code however we do offer Commercial licenses and upon request with a Commercial license can provide an unprotected software version allowing you to to view the formula applied, access cell contents to enhance your knowledge of software operation (macros remain protected) and undertake minor refinements (ie headings etc). In this format application sheets are unprotected, the workbook itself and the Terms and Conditions and Instructions sheets remain protected to maintain licencing and intellectual property rights notification. Please note that Bizpep retain full copyright and intellectual property rights at all times. If you purchase a Commercial license you can request an unprotected software version.

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