---
title: "Staff Preparation | GTX Attendance"
slug: "staff-preparation"
description: "Learn about Staff Preparation for Time and Attendance tracking in Marlin GTX trusted automotive software by Megabus."
updated: 2025-07-30T06:08:19Z
published: 2025-07-30T06:08:19Z
canonical: "help.megabus.com.au/staff-preparation"
---

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# Staff Preparation

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{{variable.GTX Bold}} versions from [5.7.1](/gtx/docs/gtx-571) onward replace salespeople and technician records with combined staff profiles, in order to facilitate [time and attendance](/gtx/docs/time-and-attendance) functionality.

All [salespeople](/gtx/docs/salespeople) and [technicians](/gtx/docs/technicians) are automatically converted to [combined staff records](/gtx/docs/staff) during the upgrade. 

It is therefore important to **review all salesperson and technician records** before upgrading from previous versions of GTX, to ensure a smooth transition.

It is also recommended to [review all staff records](/gtx/docs/staff) once the upgrade has been completed and make changes as necessary.

### Reviewing Salespeople and Technicians

The salespeople and technician maintenance modules can be accessed by selecting **System > System Files > People > Sales People / Technicians** from the menu bar.

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In the Sales People or Technicians module, set the {{glossary.Filter}} to show **All** salespeople or technicians (not just Active ones).

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Use the standard **{{glossary.Edit}}**, **{{glossary.Modify}}** and **{{glossary.Merge}}** functions to edit staff records as appropriate.

For staff members who are both salespeople and technicians, ensure their **Names** and **Codes** are the same across both records.

**Review active salespeople or technicians** and deactivate them as necessary.

**Ensure all salesperson and technician information is accurate** and up to date, including: 
* **Email addresses**, 
* **Full names** (i.e. John Smith, not John S), 
* and **salespeople passwords**.

:::(Warning) (Tip)
**Modify Codes to a consistent, standard convention** where possible (e.g. using staff member initials for both salesperson and technician codes).
**Inactive salespeople can also be merged into a single, unused code** (such as ZZ) to stop them cluttering up system records.
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:::(Info) (Note)
**Salespeople Passwords are required for Time and Attendance functionality**. If you do not have Salespeople Passwords enabled, {{variable.SupportTeam}}.
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