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.

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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