Frequently Asked Questions about ScheduleWriter

• What type of business can use ScheduleWriter?
• Why do I need ScheduleWriter if I can write schedules by hand?
• Can I use ScheduleWriter on more than one computer at a time?
• Can I schedule part-time employees?
• How many employees can I schedule?
• Will ScheduleWriter tell me if I have enough employees scheduled?
• Can I set my own start and end times for each employee?
• Do you offer technical support?
• Is there a network version of ScheduleWriter?
• Will ScheduleWriter work on a Mac?

What type of business can use ScheduleWriter?
Any type of business that has employees, including hospitality, healthcare, retail, service, government,  media, manufacturing, financial services, or an association - if you've got employees then ScheduleWriter can schedule them.

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Why do I need ScheduleWriter if I can write schedules by hand?
To save time. Keeping your employee data on file will let you create schedules by dragging and dropping rather than writing and erasing. It will also help you reduce under and over shifting and reduce your labor costs in the process.

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Can I install ScheduleWriter on more than one computer at a time?
The activation process for the standard SoftCafe license supports installation on up to two computers. The SoftCafe product license agreement allows the primary user to install the product on a primary computer and also a home or laptop computer for his or her use. If you need to simultaneously use the software on more PC's, you can add PC's to your license.

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Can I schedule part-time employees?
Yes. ScheduleWriter keeps track of each employee's 'hours of availability' and 'shift restrictions' and alerts you to potential conflicts during the scheduling process.

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How many employees can I schedule?
Any number. There is no limit to the number of employees that can be scheduled.

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Will ScheduleWriter tell me if I have enough employees scheduled?
Yes, ScheduleWriter lets you view at a glance how many people are scheduled, letting you see if you are under or over staffed.

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Can I set my own start and end times for each employee?
Yes. You can schedule employees by shift or set individual start and end times for each employee.

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Do you offer technical support?
Yes. After you purchase a ScheduleWriter License Number, support is available from SoftCafe support specialists. Please see our support page for details. We regret that we cannot offer pre-sales support or support during trial use.

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Is there a network version of ScheduleWriter?
No. ScheduleWriter has not been designed for simultaneous use by more than one user on a network. Doing so may corrupt the ScheduleWriter data files and is a violation of the license agreement.

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Will ScheduleWriter work on a Mac?
Yes. With the introduction of Apple's Boot Camp, you can now run Windows  programs, including ScheduleWriter, on a Mac. See Apple's site for more details.

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