---
title: "Apply a schedule"
slug: "apply-a-schedule"
description: "Applying schedules let you efficiently allocate a target across a time period using a saved template or manual edits. "
status: "new"
updated: 2026-07-09T03:02:46Z
published: 2026-07-09T03:02:46Z
canonical: "support.fullcast.com/apply-a-schedule"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.fullcast.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Apply a schedule

A schedule allocates a timeseries target's total value across the months in its time frame, using a chosen distribution pattern instead of leaving the total undistributed. Scalar targets don't support schedules — this option is only available on timeseries targets.

## Before you begin

- Create a [timeseries target](/plan-and-pay/docs/create-a-top-down-target).
- Optional: create a reusable [schedule profile](/plan-and-pay/docs/create-a-schedule-profile).

## Steps to apply a schedule

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Applying a schedule changes how the total is distributed across periods — it doesn't change the target's total value. To change the total, edit the target's goal.

1. Go to the appropriate module (**Territories** | **Teams** | **Product**) > **Manage Targets**.
2. Click **Actions** > **Edit target details**.
3. [Select the node(s)](/plan-and-pay/docs/select-a-group-of-nodes-for-a-target-v2) to apply the schedule.
4. If you select multiple nodes, toggle on the **Schedule** section to enable you to make changes.

![Schedule section toggle switched on for a target with multiple selected nodes](https://cdn.document360.io/369efcf7-66f9-4f6b-9d45-9ca24a5b06cf/Images/Documentation/image-1783530877186.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-07-08T20%3A47%3A48Z&se=2026-07-08T21%3A02%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=pXT4a680SiWtdtBZMCRKo%2FnXbb3pjIS3Goo%2BUIX5jHc%3D)
5. In the **Schedule** section, click **Add Schedule**.
6. Select the schedule type. The options are:
  - **Metric-Based:** Uses a [metric's](/plan-and-pay/docs/create-and-review-custom-metrics-1) seasonality.

![Metric-Based schedule option showing monthly percentages derived from a selected metric's seasonality](https://cdn.document360.io/369efcf7-66f9-4f6b-9d45-9ca24a5b06cf/Images/Documentation/image(642).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-07-08T20%3A47%3A48Z&se=2026-07-08T21%3A02%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=pXT4a680SiWtdtBZMCRKo%2FnXbb3pjIS3Goo%2BUIX5jHc%3D)
  - **Even:** Allocates the value evenly across the time increments.

![Even schedule option showing the target amount split equally across each month](https://cdn.document360.io/369efcf7-66f9-4f6b-9d45-9ca24a5b06cf/Images/Documentation/image(643).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-07-08T20%3A47%3A48Z&se=2026-07-08T21%3A02%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=pXT4a680SiWtdtBZMCRKo%2FnXbb3pjIS3Goo%2BUIX5jHc%3D)
  - **Manual:** You manually input monthly values or percentages. The total percentage must be 100%.

![Manual schedule option with editable monthly value fields that must total 100 percent](https://cdn.document360.io/369efcf7-66f9-4f6b-9d45-9ca24a5b06cf/Images/Documentation/image(644).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-07-08T20%3A47%3A48Z&se=2026-07-08T21%3A02%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=pXT4a680SiWtdtBZMCRKo%2FnXbb3pjIS3Goo%2BUIX5jHc%3D)
  - **Schedule Templates:** Use a custom schedule template you've built.

![Schedule Templates option with a dropdown for selecting a saved custom schedule template](https://cdn.document360.io/369efcf7-66f9-4f6b-9d45-9ca24a5b06cf/Images/Documentation/image(645).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-07-08T20%3A47%3A48Z&se=2026-07-08T21%3A02%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=pXT4a680SiWtdtBZMCRKo%2FnXbb3pjIS3Goo%2BUIX5jHc%3D)
7. Edit any individual values by clicking in the box and typing a value.
8. Click **Save**.

## Related

- [Create a schedule profile](/create-a-schedule-profile.md)
- [Get started with targets](/get-started-with-targets.md)