Schedule
Read the Day Out of Days matrix
The DOOD tab shows a Day Out of Days matrix: which elements — cast, extras, props, vehicles, and more — work on each shoot day, with a status code in every cell. It is a core production chart used by coordinators, assistant directors, and the UPM. This article explains how to read the matrix and where the codes come from.
Open the matrix
On the Schedule screen, open the DOOD tab. The tab opens on the Characters element type. To change which elements the matrix shows, use the element-type selector next to the Day Out of Days title.
If no scenes are scheduled, the tab shows No DOOD data available. Schedule scenes to generate the matrix. Schedule scenes on the strip board first (see Schedule scenes on the strip board).
Element types
The element-type selector offers eight views:
| Type | Shows |
|---|---|
| Characters | Cast members (default). |
| Extras | Background and featured extras. |
| Combined | All element types together. |
| Props | Props. |
| Vehicles | Vehicles. |
| Wardrobe | Wardrobe items. |
| SFX | Special-effects elements. |
| Stunts | Stunt elements. |
Read the matrix
- The frozen left column, headed Element, lists each element by ID and name.
- Each remaining column is a shoot day, headed with the day number, the weekday, and the date.
- Each cell holds a status code (see Status codes). An empty cell means the element is not scheduled that day.
- Four summary columns follow the days: W (work days), H (hold days), T (travel days), and Total.
- The bar above the matrix shows the element and day counts (“{n} elements across {m} days”).
- The footer Totals row chips up the schedule’s Work, Hold, and Travel day counts.
Scroll horizontally to see all days and vertically to see all elements; the name column and day headers stay in place.
A small dot in the corner of a cell flags a compliance issue on that day — a sixth or seventh consecutive day, or a forced call (under 10 hours of turnaround). Hover the dot for the detail.
Status codes
The legend above the matrix lists the codes. Each code pairs a color with its label, so the color never carries meaning alone:
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SW | Start Work |
| W | Work |
| WF | Work / Finish |
| SWF | Start / Work / Finish |
| H | Hold |
| T | Travel |
| R | Rehearsal |
| F | Fitting |
A Drop day (no longer required) renders as an empty cell rather than a code.
Where the matrix comes from
The matrix combines the active schedule with the elements tagged in each scene. It updates automatically when the schedule or breakdown changes.
If an element appears on an unexpected day, check the scene’s breakdown and scheduled strip. Editing the matrix does not change either one.
Export the DOOD
The DOOD tab is a read-only view and has no export button. The user-facing Day Out of Days report in Reports currently offers Export PDF. The DOOD export from Crew → Availability is another PDF flow that lets an admin choose several element types. XLSX and CSV are not currently exposed in either app dialog.