Overview
A Schedule is what publishes a Checklist to the field. Mobaro has three Schedule types — Calendar, Continuous, and Ad Hoc — and choosing the right one is the single most important scheduling decision. This article compares them and gives a quick way to decide.
The one thing to know: The types differ on timing accountability. Calendar and Ad Hoc slots have a scheduled time and can be missed; a Continuous Schedule is always available and is never missed.
The three Schedule types
Type | How it works | Use it when |
Calendar | Recurring slots at fixed times (daily, weekly, specific dates). Each slot has a window and can be missed. | Timing is part of the record — pre-opening inspections, shift audits, end-of-day checks. |
Continuous | Always available during the operating day. No fixed slot, no missed state. | The task should happen sometime, but exact timing doesn't matter — opportunistic or on-demand checks. |
Ad Hoc | A one-off slot created on demand — manually, by a Checklist trigger, or by rescheduling a missed Result. Has a time and can be missed. | A task is triggered by an event or is scheduled once — incidents, contractor visits, one-time inspections. |
How to choose
Does the task need to happen at a specific time, and should a miss be visible? → Calendar.
Does it just need to happen sometime during the day, by anyone? → Continuous.
Is it triggered by an event or a one-off? → Ad Hoc.
For the full setup and behavior of each, see Calendar schedules, Continuous schedules, and Ad Hoc Slots.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can I change a Schedule's type later?
A: No. Type is fixed at creation. To switch, create a new Schedule of the desired type and retire the old one.
Q: Which type is "missed" tracking available on?
A: Calendar and Ad Hoc, because their slots have a scheduled time. Continuous Schedules have no missed state.
Q: Can one Checklist be published by more than one Schedule?
A: Yes. The same Checklist can run on several Schedules of different types at once.