Scheduler6.1.2 - App Store

Visualize Your Shift Schedule

From Jeff: Please don't put questions or suggestions in a review -- there's no way for me to reply directly to you. Instead. use the in-app email buttons (on the Help tab), or send to sched@buddy.com.

If your schedule varies from week to week, keeping track of your working days can be a chore, and it’s often difficult to quickly figure out when you’ll be on-duty weeks or months in the future.

Scheduler to the rescue! Designed for public-service employees such as police officers, firefighters and health-care workers - anyone who works an unusual but predictable schedule - Scheduler always shows your schedule for the next six years from “today.” Common shift schedules are built-in, such as the “Berkeley” (a.k.a. “California”), “48-96” and “Dupont,” but you can easily change them or create other repeating schedules covering any number of days. See the screenshots (here and on the web site) for some examples. And there’s even a “Doofus” mode for showing irregular schedules (e.g., health-care workers).

If your spouse/partner works a shift schedule, too, you can have that entirely different rotation appear on the calendar with yours. This will help you organize family activities such as vacations and day-care.

Features:

. Displays your schedule for the next six years, including vacations and holidays.
. Perfect for public-service workers such as police officers and firefighters.
. Records trades (swaps). Tracks hours earned or owed on a person-by-person basis.
. Formats emails for sending out trade offers and approval requests.
. Maintains a record of your OT hours.
. Tracks your vacation time: automatically computes hours earned and shows weekly balances. Also records and totals sick time.
. Logs “events” with date, time and location - you can edit the title, text, and location details when you have time.
. Overlays an entirely separate schedule for your spouse/partner to help you coordinate your lives.
. Adjustable colors for shifts, vacations, Kelly days, holidays, etc.
. Mark special days such as Kellys, paydays, “early” shifts, or training days.
. Countdown to retirement.
. Extensive Help pages for every feature and screen; indexed.
. Includes UK Rota features for London train and bus drivers.

Notes:
1. You *can* enter a custom schedule.
2. You *can* set the text that appears on each day.
3. You *can* enter very long rotations.
4. You *can* superimpose text to mark special days on the calendar.
5. You *can* set bi-weekly repeating events (e.g., for paydays)

6. Scheduler is complicated. Please don't give up and leave a bad review -- I can't help you that way. If you have questions or comments, the best way to contact me is by using the in-app email button on the Help screen (2nd best: sched@buddy.com). I reply to all emails immediately (or within a few hours if I'm sleeping or traveling, which isn't often). If you didn't hear from me promptly, it means there was failure in the "Tubes." Please try again to contact me.

Attention FDNY (firemen): you'll find my other app, FDNY, more useful for FD New York.

Version History What's new:
1. Bug fix: After updating, some people saw an incorrect dialog saying that your new version was old. Sorry about the confusion.
2. Known issue: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth sharing does not always work. 6.1.2 08/04/2023 What's new in v6.1.1:
1. Better automatic event dots contrasting color logic.
2. Help: added Trade/Mutual IN/OUT terminology.
3. Scheduler (UK Rota): vacation: default to one (day or shift) -- 24 hours.
4. Scheduler (UK Rota): long-press, show the trade's duty number.
5. Scheduler (UK Rota): keep showing duty details despite tab changes.
6. Scheduler (UK Rota): tap a day to see duty (might be two: yours and a trade). 6.1.1 04/23/2023 What's new in v6.1.0:
1. Scheduler app: Added UK Rota features for London Tube drivers.
2. CAL: press and hold "Today" to print nine CAL screens on single page (2-3 months).
3. Help: a Settings summary and numerous other things.
4. Logbook item Edit screen: Added a "Delete" button and info about swipe-delete. 6.1.0 04/01/2023 1. Miscellaneous improvements.
2. Bug fix when emailing medical information. 6.0.17 01/04/2023 1. Help: added more details.
2. Trade OUT darker circle.
3. Other minor updates. 6.0.16 12/11/2022 For v6.0.15:
1. Remove the horizontal line above markers.
2. Restore some missing icons (HELP and backup.restore)
Prior notes, for release v6.0.14:
3. Markers can be grouped and sorted (Markers, Edit, Actions).
4. Settings, Markers: Added "Large Markers" switch for larger text.
5. Settings, Colors: Added week separator color.
6. Settings: Bad time zone test and dialog -- details in Help.
7. USA Holidays: "Columbus Day" becomes "Indigenous Peoples' Day."
8. Added more text to Help. 6.0.15 11/19/2022 1. Markers can be grouped and sorted (Markers, Edit, Actions).
2. Settings, Markers: Added "Large Markers" switch for larger text.
3. Settings, Colors: Added week separator color.
4. Settings: Bad time zone test and dialog -- details in Help.
5. USA Holidays: "Columbus Day" becomes "Indigenous Peoples' Day."
6. Added more text to Help. 6.0.14 11/17/2022 Bug fix (FDNY mode): Paycheck tab, old MSOT rolloff is based on the past 26 fortnights (not 27) 6.0.13 09/01/2022 1. bug fix: show positive LogBookItems on CAL (Rick)
2. bug fix: CAL, Edit, suppress vacation duration when entering Markers (Jason) 6.0.12 08/15/2022 1. Turns off the old v5 date badge (if it was on).
2. Help: added info about Google Calendar and Repeating Events. 6.0.11 08/06/2022 1. CAL long-press dialog, clarified that "Overtime" button might be "Comp Time."
2. Logbook and Help, clarified that "Overtime" also means "Comp Time."
3. Use a contrasting color for the date even if there are logbook entries.
4. Removed date badge (feed-through from v5).
5. added debugging code for time zone bug, 6.0.10 07/28/2022 Version 6.0.9:
1. Auto earning: addition occurs at the START of each period.
2. CAL long-press: show the partner cycle code.
3. CAL Data column, put running balance between dots (•nnn•).
4. Logbook: show current balances.
5. added code to help debug bad dates after a timezone change. 6.0.9 07/21/2022 TL;DR: Hopefully, this version will fix the numbers imported from version 5
(assuming you've not tried to correct them yourself).

1. Select your vacation and logbook "Display Units" (Logbook, Edit, Circle-I) -- see Help.
2. You might need to re-enter:
(1) your auto accrual details (e.g., Vacation and Sick Time auto earnings),
(2) old v5 logbook entries you've tried to fix yourself, and
(3) v6 logbook entries you made in May and June.
3. If you still have issues, contact me via Use Help, Email... (Include details).
4. Thank you for your patience.

Detailed 6.0.8 release notes:
1. Negates all positive imported Vacations and MX_Vacations
2. Corrects improper imported Vacation and Logbook data values.
3. Scales Logbook values according to the Display Units setting.
4. New Overtime entries: assume positive (OT earned).
5. New Vacation and other Logbook entries: assume negative (time used).
6. Scales accrual values according to the display units (e.g., Hours, Days).
7. If two trades on the same day, information area shows both (touch day).
8. Logbook: make cursor visible in notes.
9. Numerous other fixes. 6.0.8 07/15/2022 Version 6.0.7 (this release):
1. Bug fix: fractional values and accruals should work.
2. CAL data column header uses the Logbook color (or Vacation/Overtime default color).
3. Added emoji keyboard to text markers (if okay via device keyboard settings)
Still working on Data column math and changing the units.

Significant earlier updates:
Version 6.0.6 (prior release, 6/8/22):
Version 6.0.5 (prior release, 6/5/22):
. Bug fix: changing time zones caused incorrect calendar dates.
. Bug fix: error when trying to change logbook order.
. Calendar will automatically update "Today" after midnight.
Version 6.0.4 (prior release, 5/27/22):
. Event dot size can be adjusted (Settings).
Version 6.0.3 (prior release, 5/22/22):
. Better day text and emojis positioning (should be no cutoffs).
. Larger information text when tapping a day.
. The "Today" button toggles between "today" and "this month."
. iCal Events: added duplicate event feature.
. (bug fix) new OT via CAL Dialog gets default OT color.
Version 6.0.2 (prior release, 5/20/22):
. Repeating Events: removed the Box style (conflicted w/holidays), restored "Off" (no decoration) style.
. (bug fix) Removed the yellow new-user prompts from the calendar.
Version 6.0.1 (prior release, 5/17/22):
. Calendar: larger month, day-of-mouth, and event dots.
. Calendar: switch setting to show notes for Logbook, Vacation, Trades, Overtime. 6.0.7 06/23/2022 Version 6.0.6 (this release):
1. (Bug fix) unhook matching Trades imported from v5 that don't have a match. This avoids the "corrupted database" error some people have seen when updating, but it's too late to help prior updates -- sorry.
2. Miscellaneous bug fixes. 6.0.6 06/08/2022 Version 6.0.5 (this release):
1. Bug fix: changing time zones caused incorrect calendar dates.
2. Bug fix: error when trying to change logbook order.
3. Settings: if no iCal calendars are enabled, show a warning dialog.
4. Calendar will automatically update "Today" after midnight.

Version 6.0.4 (prior release, 5/27/22):
. Automatic height control of information text (no need to swipe, also restores FDNY group numbers).
. Event dot size can be adjusted (Settings).
Version 6.0.3 (prior release, 5/22/22):
. Better day text and emojis positioning (should be no cutoffs).
. Larger information text when tapping a day.
. The "Today" button toggles between "today" and "this month."
. Text markers get priority.
. iCal Events: added duplicate event feature.
. (bug fix) new OT via CAL Dialog gets default OT color.
Version 6.0.2 (prior release, 5/20/22):
. Repeating Events: removed the Box style (conflicted w/holidays), restored "Off" (no decoration) style.
. (bug fix) Removed the yellow new-user prompts from the calendar.
. (FDNY) bug fix: firehouse and callbox maps show one-way streets.
. (FDNY) different colors (two colors) for FDNY OT (9x/6x).
Version 6.0.1 (prior release, 5/17/22):
. Calendar: month larger/bold.
. Calendar: day-of-mouth larger/bold.
. Calendar: larger event dots.
. Calendar: (bug) orange prompt only if DEMO on.
. Calendar: show notes for Logbook, Vacation, Trades, Overtime (based on new switch in Settings).
Still working on:
. Accrual math and fractions.
. Numerous other things. 6.0.5 06/05/2022 Version 6.0.4 (this release)
Fixed more low-hanging fruit...
1. Automatic height control of information text (no need to swipe).
2. Event dot size can be adjusted (Settings)
Version 6.0.3 (prior release)
. Better day text and emojis positioning (should be no cutoffs).
. Larger information text when tapping a day.
. The "Today" button toggles between "today" and "this month."
. Text markers get priority.
. iCal Events: added duplicate event feature
. (bug fix) new OT via CAL Dialog gets default OT color.
Version 6.0.2 (prior releases)
. Repeating Events: removed the Box style (conflicted w/holidays), restored "Off" (no decoration) style.
. (bug fix) Removed the yellow new-user prompts from the calendar.
. (FDNY) bug fix: firehouse and callbox maps show one-way streets.
. (FDNY) different colors (two colors) for FDNY OT (9x/6x).
Version 6.0.1 (prior release)
. Calendar: month larger/bold.
. Calendar: day-of-mouth larger/bold.
. Calendar: larger event dots.
. Calendar: (bug) orange prompt only if DEMO on.
. Calendar: show notes for Logbook, Vacation, Trades, Overtime (based on new switch in Settings).
Still working on:
. Accrual math and fractions.
. Sometimes dates are off by one (why?)
. Numerous other things. 6.0.4 05/28/2022 Version 6.0.3 (this release)
1. Better day text and emojis positioning (should be no cutoffs).
2. Larger information text when tapping a day.
3. The "Today" button toggles between "today" and "this month."
4. Text markers get priority.
5. iCal Events: added duplicate event feature
6. (bug fix) new OT via CAL Dialog gets default OT color.

Version 6.0.2 (prior releases)
. Repeating Events: removed the Box style (conflicted w/holidays), restored "Off" (no decoration) style.
. (bug fix) Removed the yellow new-user prompts from the calendar.
. (FDNY) bug fix: firehouse and callbox maps show one-way streets.
. (FDNY) different colors (two colors) for FDNY OT (9x/6x).
Version 6.0.1 (prior release)
. Calendar: month larger/bold.
. Calendar: day-of-mouth larger/bold.
. Calendar: larger event dots.
. Calendar: (bug) orange prompt only if DEMO on.
. Calendar: show notes for Logbook, Vacation, Trades, Overtime (based on new switch in Settings).
Still working on:
. Accrual math and fractions.
. Numerous other things. 6.0.3 05/22/2022 Version 6.0.2 (this release)
1. Repeating Events: removed the Box style (conflicted w/holidays), restored "Off" (no decoration) style.
2. (bug fix) Removed the yellow new-user prompts from the calendar.
Version 6.0.1 (prior release)
. Calendar: month larger/bold.
. Calendar: day-of-mouth larger/bold.
. Calendar: larger event dots.
. Calendar: (bug) orange prompt only if DEMO on.
. Calendar: show notes for Logbook, Vacation, Trades, Overtime (based on new switch in Settings).
Still working on:
. Accrual math (fractions).
. Markers vs. Trade name priority.
. Emoji in notes.
. Cutoff text on some days.
. Numerous other things. 6.0.2 05/20/2022 Version 6.0.1
1. Calendar: month larger/bold.
2. Calendar: day-of-mouth larger/bold.
3. Calendar: larger event dots.
4. Calendar: (bug) orange prompt only if DEMO on.
5. Calendar: show notes for Logbook, Vacation, Trades, Overtime (based on new switch in Settings).
6. Still working on (busy, busy, busy):
Markers vs. Trade name priority.
FDNY: two colors for OT.
FDNY: map server (Apple vs. Google).
Emoji in notes.
Numerous other things. 6.0.1 05/17/2022 Version 6 is a complete rewrite of Scheduler. Everything is new. It has the same features v5, except meals are no longer tracked (use the Logbook instead). Classic Events will be added to the Logbook. Creating and managing cycles is easier. Use the in-app Help tab to learn about Scheduler's features and operation (Help has an index). Please do an in-app Backup before updating. 6.0 05/10/2022 v5.1.4:
1. Oops! I accidentally sent Backup/Restore and other tabs on walkabout! Back now.
v5.1.3:
2. Bug fix: CAL long-press for new-event: the dot appears immediately.
3. Removed Contacts features (use Apple's Contacts app, it's better). 5.1.4 11/15/2019 1. Be safe: do an in-app Backup before updating.
2. Bug fix: CAL long-press for new-event: the dot appears immediately.
3. Removed Contacts features (use Apple's Contacts app, it's better). 5.1.3 11/14/2019 1. Be safe: do an in-app Backup before updating.
2. Fixed Dark Mode (iOS 13).
3. Fixed partner sharing via email crash. 5.1.2 10/17/2019 Update for iOS 13 glitches:
Be safe: do an in-app Backup before updating.
(1) CAL long-press to show partner pattern.
(2) Missing app icon when sharing a partner schedule via email.
After installing, you might need to check your iPhone Privacy settings to enable Location Services, Calendar, Contacts and Photos. 5.1.1 10/15/2019