Availability Options for Dependent Time Card Fields

When you define dependent time fields, you specify the availability of the dependent field in relation to the independent time attribute. You indicate whether it's available with all values of the independent time attribute or just specific values.

Considerations

Your availability selection affects where you can configure the dependent field on layouts. The selection also affects when people see the dependent field on time cards and Web Clock. Here are some key considerations for when you're deciding which availability option to select for the dependent field.

Consideration	Available for All Independent Values	Available for Selected Independent Values
Can I use the dependent field on the calendar?	Yes	No.
When does the dependent field appear?	It always appears, as configured in the time card matrix or a dialog box, when the layout configuration includes the independent attribute.	It appears only after the person selects one of the specified values.
Where can I display the dependent field on the time card layout?	In the matrix In the dialog box for row-level or entry-level details On the calendar dialog box	Only on the dialog box for row-level or entry-level details. You need to add the independent time attribute in the matrix of the layout before you can add the dependent field.
In what scenarios is each availability option recommended?	When people use the dependent field often: When you want it to appear in the time card matrix, on the calendar, on Web Clock, or a combination	When people use the dependent field infrequently When you don't want it to ever appear in the time card matrix or on the calendar
What are the drawbacks of each availability option?	The drop-down list values for the dependent field might be inappropriate or missing The dependent field could be available but there isn't a corresponding input value on the payroll element for some independent attribute values	The time card matrix and calendar can't display the dependent field
When can I use dependent fields on Web Clock?	When the dependent field applies to all defined web clock buttons	When the dependent field applies to only one or a subset of web clock buttons

When you create single-attribute fields in the unified time entry experience that depend on other fields, it’s the same as selecting Available for all independent values.