The Timetable Categories module allows you to define distinct scheduling structures such as "General", "Ramadan", or "Summer". These categories form the foundational rules and timings that are applied when generating a timetable.
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Timetable Categories
Overview
Business Use Case
Different periods of the school year often require drastically different daily schedules. For example, during Ramadan, session lengths might be shortened and the school day might start later. By creating specific Timetable Categories, administrators can quickly switch the active scheduling rules across the entire school without having to manually edit every individual session block. When you create a new timetable, you apply one of these categories to automatically inherit its structural rules.
Who uses it?
System Administrators
For overarching configuration of school schedules.
Academic Coordinators
To plan the structure of the school day for different terms or seasons.
Features
Dynamic Scheduling Rules
Define completely separate daily structures for different seasons or events.
Timetable Association
Apply a category directly to a timetable to govern its session timings.
Timetable Categories Form
| FIELD | TYPE | REQUIRED | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | The descriptive name of the timetable category (e.g., "Ramadan", "Summer"). | Yes | Text String |
| Description | A brief explanation of when and why this category is used. | No | Text String |
| Status | Whether this category is currently active and available for use. | Yes | Active / Inactive |
Permissions
Only administrators holding the core system admin role or having specific permissions can manage this module: