Meeting Schedules - Active Schedule Type

The main application window is fully resizable and organised into eight key sections, each providing access to different features of Meeting Schedule Assistant. These sections help you navigate schedules, manage congregation data, configure settings, and stay up to date with news and reminders.

You can explore each area in more detail using the links below:

For additional information, you may also wish to visit the Contacting Me page or review the Revision History to see the latest features and changes.

Section 1 — Menu Bar

The Menu Bar provides access to all major features and settings in Meeting Schedule Assistant. It is organised into five menus—File, Tools, Database, Options, and Help—each containing commands related to schedule management, configuration, and application maintenance.

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Section 2 — Toolbar

The main toolbar provides quick access to commonly used features in Meeting Schedule Assistant. Each button opens a dedicated tool or manager, allowing you to navigate efficiently without using the main menu.

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Section 3 — Calendar

The Calendar allows you to select the date range used when creating new schedules. It displays up to four months at a time and supports flexible selection methods, including dragging, Shift‑clicking, and keyboard navigation. Special Events are highlighted when you hover over a date, helping you choose an appropriate range.

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Section 4 — Meeting Schedules

The Meeting Schedules section provides quick access to creating and editing schedules within Meeting Schedule Assistant. You can open the Meeting Editor with a chosen date range, revisit recently used schedules, or work with Foreign‑Language Group settings when applicable. This section streamlines the process of managing schedules and ensures you can quickly get to the information you need.

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Section 5 — Assignment Schedules

The Assignment Schedules section lets you create and edit schedules for roles such as sound, platform, and other congregation assignments. You can open the Assignments Editor with a chosen date range, revisit recently used schedules, or switch between different schedule types to match your congregation’s needs. Each schedule type maintains its own settings, making it easy to customise how Meeting Schedule Assistant behaves.

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Section 6 — Social Icons / News and Articles Feed

The Social Icons panel and the News & Articles Feed help you stay connected with the latest information, resources, and community channels related to Meeting Schedule Assistant. The Social Icons provide quick access to key online platforms — including the official website, support forums, newsletters, video tutorials, and real‑time update channels. Alongside this, the News & Articles Feed delivers timely announcements such as new releases, feature updates, and workbook availability, with pinned items always visible for convenience.

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Section 7 — Week Overview

The Week Overview panel provides a clear summary of the midweek and weekend meetings for the selected week, along with any special events that affect the congregation’s schedule. As you move between weeks, the panel updates automatically, giving you an at‑a‑glance view of assignments, meeting details, and attendance information. You can resize the window to expand the summary panel for easier reading.

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Section 8 — Status Bar

The status bar appears at the bottom of the main application window and provides useful feedback as you work. It is divided into three panes:

  • Left — Progress Bar
    Displays progress when the application is performing longer operations.
  • Middle — Information Pane
    Shows contextual information such as file names or status messages.
  • Right — Congregation Name
    Displays the name of the currently selected local congregation.

Resizing the Layout (Grippers)

Meeting Schedule Assistant includes two draggable grippers that let you resize key areas of the main window. These allow you to adjust the layout to suit your screen size and personal preferences.

Vertical Gripper

Located between the Calendar and the News and Articles panel.
Use it to change how much space each of these sections occupies.

Horizontal Gripper

Located between the News and Articles panel and the Week Overview section.
Use it to adjust the height of the Week Overview summary.

How to Use

  • Move your mouse pointer over the gripper until it changes to a resize cursor (↔ or ↕).
  • Hold down the left mouse button.
  • Drag in the desired direction.
  • Release the mouse button when the panels are sized the way you prefer.

Your layout adjustments are saved automatically and restored the next time you open the application.