What does 3-2-2-3 mean in ShiftFlowr?

It means three shifts on, two days off, two shifts on, then three days off, repeating every 10 days.

Is 3-2-2-3 the same as Panama?

No. Naming varies between workplaces. ShiftFlowr uses 3-2-2-3 for the literal 10-day sequence and provides a separate Panama 2-2-3 preset for the 14-day fortnight pattern.

10-day fixed-shift cycle

3 on, 2 off. 2 on, 3 off.

This page describes the exact 3-2-2-3 preset used in ShiftFlowr, not the similarly named 14-day Panama or Pitman schedules.

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Exact preset

Five shifts in every ten days

OnOnOnOffOffOnOnOffOffOff

10 daysFull cycle

5 shiftsPer cycle

42 hoursWeekly average at 12 hours

Shift-pattern names are not universal. Compare the actual sequence on your employer's rota. If it reads 2 on, 2 off, 3 on across a fortnight, choose Panama instead.

Before applying the pattern, mark one date you know is the first shift in a three-day work block. Then count forward through both rest blocks and the following two working days. That quick check prevents a correct ten-day cycle from being placed in the wrong phase. If your employer alternates day and night duties as well as work and rest days, record the complete sequence in the custom pattern builder instead of forcing it into this fixed-shift preset. Recheck the preview whenever your employer publishes a revised rota or changes the start time attached to the shift type.

Match the sequence, not just the name

3-2-2-3

Three on, two off, two on, three off. Ten days in ShiftFlowr.

Panama / 2-2-3

A seven-shift fortnight with every other weekend off.

Pitman / 2-3-2

A separate 14-day work/off cycle with fixed and rotating variants.

3-2-2-3 FAQ

Can I change the shift times?: Yes. The cycle controls dates; your selected shift type controls the start and finish times.
Can I alternate days and nights?: The built-in 10-day version is fixed-shift. Use the custom pattern builder for a mixed day/night sequence.

Confirm the ten days before filling the month.

Set your real anchor date and use the preview to verify the phase.

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