Yes. XATA programs operate with a blank calendar. XFAI plans pre-populate the calendar.
With XATA Base-Buiild-Peak a periodized progression operates in background as you follow daily guidelines and make day-to-day decisions.
Both program types are adaptive in nature and subject to change along the way as you approach your target date.
Lots of newbie tips posted here (some content is outdated 
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Onboarding steps for Xert trial users and newbies - General - Xert Community Forum