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Availability

Availability manages time patterns that define when production resources are operational.

Availability Overview

Overview​

  • List of availability patterns with descriptions
  • Visual timeline showing operational hours by day
  • Pattern creation with flexible time blocks
  • Resource assignment to apply patterns

Top Bar Controls​

Actions​

  • New Pattern: Create new availability pattern

Availability Patterns List​

Shows existing patterns:

  • Pattern name (e.g., "Mon to Fri")
  • Description (e.g., "Monday To Friday - 6am to 10pm")

Click on a pattern to view and edit its time blocks.

Pattern Timeline

Pattern Details View​

When you select a pattern, you see:

Pattern Card:

  • Pattern name (e.g., "Mon to Fri")
  • Description (e.g., "Monday To Friday - 6am to 10pm")
  • Action buttons:
    • Delete pattern icon
    • Edit pattern icon
    • Apply To Resources: Assign pattern to resources

Visual Timeline​

Weekly calendar view showing availability:

Days of week (rows):

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • (Saturday, Sunday if applicable)

Hours (columns):

  • 0-23 (24-hour format)
  • Each hour marked on horizontal axis

Time blocks:

  • Blue bars indicate operational hours
  • Bars span from start time to end time
  • Example: 6am to 10pm shown as blue bar from hour 6 to hour 22

Reading the timeline:

  • Blue bar = resource is available during these hours
  • No bar = resource is not available
  • Consistent patterns across days show regular schedules
  • Different patterns per day show variable schedules

New Pattern Creation​

Click New Pattern to create availability pattern:

Page Header:

  • Title: "New Pattern"
  • Back button: Return to patterns list

Pattern Information​

Fields:

  • Name: Pattern name (e.g., "test")
  • Description: Pattern description (e.g., "testing")

Pattern Items​

Add Pattern Item button: Add new time block

Day(s) to add to Pattern:

  • Dropdown with options:
    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday
    • Monday to Friday
    • Monday to Sunday

Add Time Block button: Add time range for selected day(s)

Time Block Configuration​

When adding a time block:

From: Time picker

  • Hour selector (00-23)
  • Minute selector (00-59)
  • Example: 00:00

To: Time picker

  • Hour selector (00-23)
  • Minute selector (00-59)
  • Example: 23:59

Actions:

  • Save: Apply the pattern

Common Workflows​

Viewing Availability Patterns​

  1. Navigate to Availability
  2. Review list of patterns
  3. Click on pattern to see details
  4. View visual timeline showing operational hours

Creating a New Pattern​

  1. Click New Pattern button
  2. Enter Name (e.g., "Mon to Fri")
  3. Enter Description (e.g., "Monday To Friday - 6am to 10pm")
  4. Click Add Pattern Item
  5. Select Day(s) from dropdown (e.g., "Monday to Friday")
  6. Click Add Time Block
  7. Set From time (e.g., 06:00)
  8. Set To time (e.g., 22:00)
  9. Click Save

Creating Multi-Block Patterns​

  1. Create pattern as above
  2. Click Add Pattern Item again
  3. Select different day(s) or same day(s)
  4. Add different time block
  5. Repeat for multiple shifts or breaks
  6. Example: Morning shift 6am-12pm, Afternoon shift 1pm-10pm

Applying Pattern to Resources​

  1. View pattern details
  2. Click Apply To Resources button
  3. Select resources to assign this pattern
  4. Resources will only be available during pattern times

Editing Existing Pattern​

  1. Click on pattern in list
  2. Click Edit icon
  3. Modify name, description, or time blocks
  4. Save changes
  5. All assigned resources updated automatically

Understanding Availability Patterns​

Purpose:

  • Define when resources are operational
  • Model shifts, working hours, maintenance windows
  • Control when production can be scheduled

Time blocks:

  • Each block defines a period of availability
  • Multiple blocks per day for split shifts
  • Different blocks for different days

Day options:

  • Individual days (Monday, Tuesday, etc.)
  • Day ranges (Monday to Friday, Monday to Sunday)
  • Flexible for any schedule pattern

Pattern application:

  • Patterns assigned to resources
  • Scheduler respects availability constraints
  • Work orders only scheduled during available times

Common Patterns​

Standard workweek:

  • Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
  • Single time block covering weekdays

Extended hours:

  • Monday to Friday, 6am to 10pm
  • Longer operational day

24/7 operation:

  • Monday to Sunday, 00:00 to 23:59
  • Continuous availability

Split shifts:

  • Morning: 6am to 12pm
  • Afternoon: 1pm to 10pm
  • Two time blocks per day

Weekend operation:

  • Saturday to Sunday, specific hours
  • Separate pattern for weekend work

Tips​

  • Name patterns clearly to indicate schedule (e.g., "Mon-Fri 8-5", "24/7", "Weekend Shift")
  • Use day ranges (Monday to Friday) for efficiency
  • Create multiple time blocks for split shifts or breaks
  • Apply To Resources to assign pattern to multiple resources at once
  • Edit patterns to adjust schedules - changes apply to all assigned resources
  • Use visual timeline to verify pattern looks correct
  • Create separate patterns for different shift types
  • Consider maintenance windows by excluding certain hours
  • Seasonal patterns can be created for different times of year
  • Resources: Resources assigned to availability patterns
  • Schedule: Work orders only scheduled during available times
  • Capacity Report: Available hours calculated from patterns
  • Processes: Process duration must fit within available time
  • Work Orders: Cannot be scheduled outside availability windows