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# Add New Spot

To add a new spot  / shift, enter the following required items: 

1. Spots Name - Give the shift a unique name
2. Groups - associate the shift with a group
3. Start Hour - Start hour of the shift using 24 hour clock (i.e. 6 pm is 18)
4. Length in Hours - Length of shift in hours.  You can use decimals.  For example, 1 hour and 15 minutes would be inputted as 1.25

**Optional Items:** 

1. Spots Tags - Associate any special tags with the spot.  This can be used to apply special rules.  Leave empty if required
2. Required Skills - Generally leave this empty.  Only very complex schedules require the use of skills and our team most likely will help you set this up.  

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