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# Auto Shift

## Overview

**Auto Shift** is a scheduling mode that automatically sequences and schedules orders for a location. When Auto Shift is enabled, the system manages the schedule, manual changes to the board are blocked to ensure the automated schedule remains consistent.

## Enabling and Disabling Auto Shift

**Auto Shift** control appears in the Scheduler toolbar

| State          | Appearance                                                     | Action                                                            |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Auto Shift OFF | Small icon-only button                                         | Click to enable Auto Shift and trigger an immediate autoshift run |
| Auto Shift ON  | Primary-coloured chip labelled **Auto Shift** with a sync icon | Click to disable Auto Shift                                       |

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Auto Shift can also be toggled via the Settings drawer inside the Scheduler. Both controls update the same setting.
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## What Is Blocked When Auto Shift Is On

When Auto Shift is enabled for a location, all manual scheduling gestures on the board are disabled:

| Blocked Action             | Details                                                                 |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Allocating an order        | Dragging an order from the unscheduled grid onto the board is prevented |
| Moving an allocation       | Dragging a scheduled order to a new time or resource is prevented       |
| Resizing an allocation     | Adjusting an order's duration by dragging its edge is prevented         |
| Unallocating an allocation | Removing an order from the schedule is prevented                        |
| Manual Autoshift           | The **Manual Autoshift** toolbar action is disabled                     |
| Manual Sequencer           | The **Manual Sequencer** toolbar action is disabled                     |
| Bulk Actions               | The **Unschedule** and **Close Gaps** bulk actions are disabled         |

When you attempt any of these actions while Auto Shift is on, a notification will appear:

> *"Manual actions are disabled while Auto Shift is enabled."*

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Read-only actions — such as viewing order details, comparing optimisation results, and updating order status — remain available while Auto Shift is active.
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## Permissions

Access to the Auto Shift control requires the **Manage Scenario** permission for the location.