SmartRoster is a scheduling software that generates schedules for churches and organizations. Users can enter people, roles, and preferences along with absences to generate a visual schedule with ease. The software also allows for distribution via email or hardcopy.
SmartRoster analyses multiple schedules to choose the best one that balances the workload evenly and fairly while respecting work association preferences. Users can schedule manually, use the drag-and-drop interface, completely automatically, or any combination of the two.
SmartRoster also offers unique features that ensure people get their schedule, and remember when they are on duty. These features include individualised reports and direct email to volunteers with automated reminders.
The software eliminates clashes and mistakes by maintaining a knowledge-base about the people, their skills, absences, work constraints, and organisations requirements. Users can leverage the powerful groups feature to create groups based on specific properties and schedule people based on these groups' membership.
SmartRoster allows users to schedule from days to years with no limit. It supports scheduling unlimited events and roles with over a dozen different reporting types. The software creates personalised schedules by highlighting the person's name and exporting reports in comma-delimited, pdf, or MS Word format. The master schedule can be exported as an HTML table for publishing on the web.
SmartRoster is not denomination-specific, eliminating the need for additional software and annual fees. Overall, SmartRoster is an excellent software solution that simplifies personnel scheduling across various organisations.
Version 4.0: http://www.smartroster.net/whats_new.htm
Version 3.600:
> New main window toolbar icons and modified main window colours
> Can export and import UsageTargets and EnforcedBreak
> Line wrapping in reports much improved
> New AM or PM buttons for simply adding half day periods
> [RoleNames] field type added
> Many other bug fixes..
Version 3.400:
New Uni-directional association preferences,
Role Compatibility can now be qualified by Event,
Added ability to toggle column and row locks in single menu selection,
Attach role/event specific files in reminders,
Saves filter history, see website for further details.
Version 3.1:
> WebShare for file sharing over the internet
> Advanced filters
> Dynamic group
> Complex Patterns
> Global Restrictions
> New Schedule Panel format and report - Personnel by event date/time
> New "Show Active Only" option to People menu.
> Show unscheduled persons
Version 3.0:
> WebShare for file sharing over the internet
> Complex Pattern support
> Global Restrictions
> New Schedule Panel format and report - Personnel by event date/time
> New "Show Active Only" option to People menu.
> New Archive option under the email queue.
> Encrypted files now much smaller
Version 2.5:
See: http://www.smartroster.net/whats_new.htm
for recent changes
Version 2.4:
See: http://www.smartroster.net/whats_new.htm
for recent changes
Version 2.3:
See: http://www.smartroster.net/whats_new.htm
for recent changes
Version 2.2: http://www.smartroster.net/tech_support/WhatsNew.htm
Version 2.1: http://www.smartroster.net/tech_support/WhatsNew.htm