====== Creating Prediction Patterns ======


There are two ways to create a prediction pattern to use in receiving issues of a serial title:

  - Create a prediction pattern from a pattern template
  - Add a new prediction pattern from scratch


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<note>Ignore the option to "Import from Bibliographic and/or MFHD Records."</note> 


Prediction patterns can be shared within NOBLE or within your library; a number of common prediction patterns (e.g. weekly, monthly, quarterly) and unique patterns (e.g. Fortune, Forbes) are maintained by NOBLE and shared among all libraries.

===== Create a pattern from a template =====

To choose from existing prediction pattern templates:

  * Select "Create from Template" and choose a template from the menu


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  * Click on "Create" to apply the template.  Note: In almost all cases, you should leave the "Type" as "Basic" (default).


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  * The prediction pattern will display below.  Click on "Predict New Issues" to generate issues to receive


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  * Then input the number of predicted issues you would like to generate and click "Save"


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  * The predicted issues will display on the "Manage" issues tab