====== Activity creation ======

Creating an activity in the **Time-Location** view is done directly
within the schedule using the activity creation tool.

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===== Select the project level and activity style =====

Before creating an activity, it is necessary to define:

  * the **hierarchical level** where the activity will be added
  * the **activity style** that will serve as the graphical and functional template

The first field allows you to choose the location of the activity
within the **project structure**.

The second field allows you to select the **activity style**
to be used.

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The activity style determines, among other things:

  * the shape of the activity
  * its colours
  * its annotation
  * its default parameters

Once the level and style are selected, click the **+** button
to activate creation mode.

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===== Draw the activity in the Time-Location view =====

Once creation mode is activated, simply perform **two left clicks**
in the Time-Location view to draw the activity:

  * a first click to define the start point
  * a second click to define the end point

The activity is then created directly in the schedule.

Its representation automatically follows the characteristics
defined in the selected **activity style**.

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===== Quickly modify an activity =====

Once the activity has been added, clicking on it provides access
to its main parameters in the contextual toolbar at the top.

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You can quickly modify:

  * the **name**
  * the **style**
  * the **start chainage**
  * the **end chainage**
  * the **sector**
  * the **start date**
  * the **end date**
  * the **duration**
  * the **calendar**

This editing bar allows common adjustments to be made
without opening the full properties window.

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===== Fully edit an activity =====

To access all activity properties, two methods are available:

  * **right-click** on the activity and select **Properties**
  * use the **edit button** located at the bottom left of the interface

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The properties window then allows all activity parameters
to be modified in more detail.