The Rotation Cycle Start is an optional date reference used to align automatic rotation with the desired calendar position. It is not the same setting as a shift’s first working day.

What is this option for?

Use an anchor date when the rotating group must start its sequence on a known date rather than relying on the normal/default calculation reference.

Before you begin

Create and save the shift group.
Add at least two shifts, disable Manual Planning, and enable Rotating Group.

Understanding the controls

Rotation Cycle Start: Optional cycle anchor.
By Weeks: Rotation advances according to a reference weekday and week interval.
By Days: Rotation advances according to counted days and optional weekend exclusions.
Shift Rotation Order: Controls which shift follows which in the cycle.

Step-by-step instructions

Open Shifts and Groups and edit the desired group.
Ensure it has at least two shifts and Rotating Group is enabled.
Choose the By Weeks or By Days rotation mode.
Set the applicable rotation interval and mode-specific settings.
Review the Shift Rotation Order before choosing an anchor.
Set Rotation Cycle Start to the intended calendar date, or leave it empty to use the application’s default anchor.
Save the group and open Planner.
Check multiple dates before and after a rotation boundary to confirm the sequence.

What happens next?

The saved anchor participates in automatic rotation calculation for the group.

Important notes

A group’s rotation reference must not be confused with First Day of Week inside an individual shift.
If the expected cycle does not appear, inspect the employee’s Current Shift and fixed-shift setting as well.