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# Configure the recurring schedule

The recurring schedule controls when preventive contracts create work.

Use it to define the rhythm of maintenance.

### What you can schedule

You can schedule by:

* day or workday
* week
* month

For weekly schedules, choose the days of the week.

For monthly schedules, use either a fixed day or a moment like the first Monday.

### How to configure the schedule

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open the contract

Create a preventive contract or open an existing one.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Open the recurring schedule

Go to the recurring schedule section in the contract.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Choose the schedule type

Select whether the schedule repeats by day, week, or month.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Set the pattern

Choose the interval, days, or monthly rule that fits the agreement.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Review the planned dates

Check whether the generated target dates match the expected service rhythm.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Save the contract

OutSmart uses the schedule together with days in advance to create future work orders.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Why the schedule matters

The schedule determines the target dates for generated work orders.

Days in advance then controls when those work orders are created.

### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>Can I use a fixed day and a moment rule together?</summary>

No.

Choose one monthly method.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What is the difference between day and workday?</summary>

Workday excludes weekends.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What happens in shorter months?</summary>

The schedule follows the configured month logic for that date pattern.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I remove one generated work order from the series?</summary>

Yes.

You can remove individual generated work orders.

Be careful with the first generated work order, because it can affect the full series.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What if I do not want all work orders created too early?</summary>

Use **days in advance** to control how early future work orders are created.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Create a contract**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/contract-management/create-a-contract.md)
* [**Understand contract work order generation**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/contract-management/understand-contract-work-order-generation.md)
* [**Set days in advance**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/contract-management/set-days-in-advance.md)


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