Penlon Automated Works Order Scheduler

site last updated: 29/12/06

Development Update

IT'S REALLY DONE!

Further testing has been done, and I fixed the problem with the gantt chart showing irrelevant machines and ops. I have finished the gantt charts, and I'm quite happy with the end product. The gantt chart is very easy to use, and you can modify an operation using the chart very simply. The Overview window has been cleaned up, as have many parts of the interface. If you are happy with it, and can't see any significant problems then go ahead and use it for production.

I have made the design decision that for every 15 mins, a bar will increase in length by 1 pixel, this will allow a whole week to be shown without any need for scrolling the window (the whole week mon-sun will be viewable at the same time).A date component has been included for selecting a specific week, but the current week will be displayed by default.

Latest Version: 1.1

Last modified: 29/12/06

Read Installation instructions before installing!

Download here: Version 1.1

Changes Made from 1.01:

Corrected small issues with gantt display
Additional testing and debugging

Version: 1.01

Download here: Version 1.01

Changes Made from 0.8:

Fully functional Gantt Chart
Gantt Chart removed from 'Overview Window'
Interface cleaned up throughout
bug fixed: preventing multiple ops with matching ID's - needs testing

Installation Instructions

Follow installation instructions for 0.8 below, changes to temp folder not required IF already corrected when installing 0.8. Otherwise follow all the instructions with one amendment: Instruction 5 - when the installation location is shown delete 'JasonNice\', so it reads: c:\program files\install_schedule\
Thats it, you should be able to click the link on the desktop and use the new scheduler.

Use new feature: Gantt Charts

Select the required Gantt tab
Click on a bar, the related information will appear at the bottom of the window
To modify operation: Click 'Modify Op' a manual booking window will appear
Change Week: Select a new date using the date picker at the top right

Version 0.8

Read Installation instructions before installing!

Version 0.8

Changes Made:

from last version supplied to you via CD I have made the following changes:

Displays print view in Internet Explorer of jobs specific to selected machines

Can select any or all machines for this function

Corrected unintended file name change for main table
Changed some button names

Installation Instructions:

Due to previous problems I recommend doing the following to ensure the current version is tested correctly

Before Installing. Remove potentially erroneous files. Note by doing this you will lose any scheduled data. However machines added and default hours will remain

Go to: C:\temp . You can type this into the explorer window and press return
Create a new folder with the name: backup_ ending with the current date
sort files by type
Move the following files to the new backup folder:

alt_machine.csv
last_op_hrs.csv
mach_avail.csv
table5.csv

Keep the following files:

default_hours.csv
machines.csv

Move any remaining files ending .csv to the backup folder
Make sure the moved files ONLY exist in the backup folder, not in C:\temp

Download the latest version
Uninstall previous version
Unzip downloaded file and run 'Setup.exe'
install the new version, only when it gives you the location to install make sure you delete the 'Default Company Name' bit so it reads: c:\program files\install_schedule\.
change the selection from 'Just me' to 'Everyone'
finish the install.
Click the existing link on your desktop OR go to the installation folder and run schedule_final.exe

If all went well you should now be able to test the new features

Use new feature: Machine Specific Jobs

Click the Table Schedule Tab
Click button: View By Machine
To filter the print view by machine, select the required machines from the selection boxes
Click Print Preview
You can now print using Internet Explorer, remember to change the page layout to landscape before printing.

Additional Help

View user manual. Last Modified: 01/09/06