What Auto-Scheduling considers

What Parameters Motion Considers when Auto-Scheduling

Auto-Scheduling evaluates task metadata and calendar context to determine where work fits. The following parameters are used in scheduling:

Parameter	Details	Type of Task
Start date	The earliest date a task is allowed to begin. Tasks will not be scheduled before this point, even if time is available.	Flexible tasks (to control when they can enter the schedule); recurring tasks (defines first occurrence).
Duration	The total estimated time required to complete the task. You can set duration into chunks, Auto-Scheduling will schedule each chunk into multiple scheduled sessions	All tasks; especially long tasks that need to be split or carefully placed.
Deadline	The latest time a task must be completed. Auto-Scheduling prioritizes tasks with sooner deadlines.	Hard-deadline tasks (e.g., compliance, submissions). Flexible tasks without deadlines may be delayed.
Priority	Defines the relative importance of a task. Higher-priority tasks are placed earlier or in better time slots.	ASAP tasks (highest), High/Medium/Low tasks.
Chunking	Long tasks may be split into smaller time blocks to fit into available calendar gaps, while still respecting total duration and effort.	Min chunks for each time the task is scheduled.
Schedules & breaks	Motion respects the user’s defined working hours and built-in breaks, only placing tasks during available time.	Work vs. personal tasks (depends on custom schedules like Workday 9–5 vs. Weekend schedule). Breaks in between tasks so you aren't working back to back.
Calendar events	Fixed meetings, personal events, and custom time blocks are treated as unavailable time if set as a 'Busy' event and bypassed by Auto-Scheduling.	Fixed-time tasks (meetings, calls) and all other tasks must work around these.
Recurring	Defines whether a task is one-time or recurring. Recurring tasks can be pushed within their recurrence window but must follow repeat rules.	Recurring tasks (e.g., daily standup notes, weekly reporting).