Step 3 - Specify Blackout Dates

The third step in setting up court date generation is to specify blackout dates such as holidays.

note.pngBe sure to click Save after changing any settings.
Procedure
  1. In the left pane, select AdministrationAgency Configuration.
  2. On the Agency Configuration page, select Court Calendar.
  3. On the court Calendar page, select Generate Date.
  4. Scroll down to the section for Blackout Dates and select one of the following options.
    Manually add a new blackout date
    1. Click the Plus icon.

      Coplogic™ Ethos creates a new entry on the Blackout Date List.

      note.pngIf entries already exist, the new entry will be at the end of the list.
    2. Click the calendar icon for the new entry and specify the blackout date.
    3. Click the Save icon to save the entry. Alternatively, click the X icon to delete the entry.
    Load dates using a spreadsheet
    1. Click the Download CSV Template icon.

      Ethos downloads a spreadsheet template to your computer. The template typically displays in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen, but this may vary depending on your browser and settings.

    2. Click the template to open it in your spreadsheet application.
    3. Enter the blackout dates in the first column.
    4. Name the spreadsheet and save it to your computer.
    5. In Ethos, click the Import Court Date Assignments icon.
    6. Navigate to the saved file on your computer and click Open to upload it toEthos.
    7. To see the imported blackout date entries, click the Refresh icon .
    Edit a blackout date record
    1. Locate the item in the list of existing records.
    2. Click the Edit icon and make your changes.
    3. Click the Save icon to save your changes.
    Delete a blackout date record
    1. Locate the item in the list of existing records.
    2. Click the Delete icon and make your changes.
    3. Click OK to confirm the deletion.
    Export blackout date records to Microsoft Excel
    1. Click the Export Excel icon.

      Ethos downloads the code list as an Excel file. The file typically displays in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen, but this may vary depending on your browser and settings.

    2. Click the file to open it.
       
    Export blackout date records to PDF
    1. Click the Export PDF icon.

      Ethos downloads the code list as PDF. The file typically displays in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen, but this may vary depending on your browser and settings.

    2. Click the file to open it.