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description: In Field Service, create a set of shifts from a predefined pattern of shift templates. Assign a service territory and resource to quickly prepare the schedule.
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# Create Shifts from a Pattern

In Field Service, create a set of shifts from a predefined pattern of shift templates. Assign a service territory and resource to quickly prepare the schedule.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: Lightning Experience</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">The Field Service core features, managed package, and mobile app are available in <strong>Enterprise</strong>, <strong>Unlimited</strong>, and <strong>Developer</strong> Editions.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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            <td data-label="User Permissions Needed" class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;" headers="d99423e72 ">To view, create, and update shifts:</td>

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1. From the App Launcher, click **Shifts**.
2. Click **New from Pattern**.
3. Select the shift pattern.
4. Select a start date.
5. Do one of the following:
    1. To end the pattern on a specific date, choose **On a date**.
    2. To repeat the pattern, choose **After a number of occurrences** and enter the number of times to repeat it.
        
        ![New shifts from pattern screen](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-service-support_field_service-264-0-0-production-enus/3f7dceb9-dd70-454a-b49e-bbb4526a158d/support_field_service/images/fs_shift_patterns.png)
6. Optionally, select a service territory. If you select a territory, you can also assign a service resource.
7. Click **Create Shifts**.

#### See Also

- [Build Repeating Shift Patterns](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.fs_shift_patterns.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Save time creating shifts by defining commonly used patterns of shifts in Field Service. Create templates that define the start time and job profile. Then build a pattern that lists the shift templates to use each day.")
- [Field Service Guidelines for Shift Availability](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.fs_shifts_guidelines.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Learn how to define valid shifts and show when your workers are available for shift work. Shifts can work alone or alongside operating hours and service territory memberships to define workforce availability. Designate shifts to show availability for specific types of work or tasks, or for specific territories. For example, you can designate an on-call shift for emergency appointments only.")