# Project Calendar
The Project Calendar in PAI provides a comprehensive visual representation of all time-based project elements, including production days, deliverable deadlines, and custom events. This centralized scheduling tool helps teams coordinate all aspects of the production timeline.
## Calendar Components
### Main Calendar View
- Displays all scheduled events on their assigned dates
- **View Options**:
- Month view (default)
- Week view
- Day view
- List view
- **Event Details**: Click on any event to view its details and access quick links
### Unassigned Events Section
- **Location**: Right side of the calendar
- **Purpose**: Shows items without assigned dates that need scheduling
- **Contents**:
- Production days without assigned dates
- Deliverables without specified due dates
- Events that have not yet been scheduled
- **Interaction**: Drag and drop items from this section to assign dates in the calendar
> [!tip] Efficient scheduling
> Use the drag-and-drop functionality to quickly schedule multiple production days at once. This is especially useful during initial production planning.
## Event Types in the Calendar
The calendar displays several types of project elements:
### Production Days
- Days categorized as "Shoot," "Prep," or other production types
- Display essential information such as day name, type, and location
- Click to access the associated call sheet directly from the calendar
### Post-Production Days
- Days categorized as "Post" type
- Include information about specific post-production activities
- Link directly to post-production documentation
### Deliverable Due Dates
- Deadlines set for deliverables in the Post-Production module
- Include deliverable name, format, and status
- Provide quick access to deliverable details
### Custom Events
- User-created events for additional project milestones or tasks
- Can include meetings, reviews, or other important dates
- Support custom descriptions and assignments
## Working with the Calendar
### Day Scheduling Features
- **Drag-and-Drop Functionality**: Move days from the unassigned section to specific dates
- **Date Reassignment**: Easily reschedule days by dragging them to new dates
- **Automatic Updates**: Changes made in the calendar automatically update throughout the system:
- Call sheet dates
- Budget day assignments
- Production documents
### Custom Event Creation
To add standalone events, tasks, or reminders to the project timeline:
1. Click the "Add Event" button
2. Select from the event type options
3. Set a title for the event
4. Add a detailed description
5. Configure additional settings:
- **Assignment**: Designate a team member responsible for the event
- **Timing**: Set start and end dates
- **Time Details**: Optionally add start time, end time, and time zone
Custom events can be used for:
- Client meetings and presentations
- Internal review sessions
- Production milestones
- Task deadlines
- Team coordination activities
> [!info] Calendar synchronization
> Changes made in the calendar affect the corresponding items in other modules. For example, rescheduling a production day in the calendar will update its date in the associated call sheet.
## Calendar Filtering
The calendar includes powerful filtering options to help you focus on specific aspects of your production:
- **Day Type Filter**: Show/hide specific day types (e.g., only view Shoot days)
- **Event Type Filter**: Toggle visibility of production days, deliverables, or custom events
- **Team Member Filter**: View only events assigned to specific team members
- **Client Filter**: For agencies managing multiple clients, filter events by client
- **Search**: Find specific events by name or description
## Calendar Views
PAI offers multiple ways to visualize your production schedule:
### Month View
- **Purpose**: Provides an overview of the entire production schedule
- **Best For**: Long-term planning and identifying scheduling patterns
- **Features**: Shows all events for the month with color coding and brief descriptions
### Week View
- **Purpose**: Detailed view of a specific production week
- **Best For**: Weekly planning and coordination
- **Features**: Shows time-specific events in their scheduled slots with more detailed information
### Day View
- **Purpose**: Comprehensive view of a single production day
- **Best For**: Daily coordination and resource management
- **Features**: Shows all events for the selected day with full details and timing information
### List View
- **Purpose**: Sequential listing of all upcoming events
- **Best For**: Task-oriented planning and progress tracking
- **Features**: Chronological list of events with filtering and sorting options
## Related Topics
- [[Production Days|Production Days]]
- [[Call Sheets|Call Sheets]]
- [[Post|Post Production]]
- [[Budgets|Budgets]]
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