Structure

This chapter details the structural elements of the graphic view of the APS calculation result.

Description

The groupings (production order / resource) and work sequences are described here.

Time/date area

Date / time line with the following options:

•	Left-click, hold and move left/right: The time line is compressed or expanded.

•	Right-click on time line: The right-hand menu lists options for the time line,

e.g. area to be displayed, time line type (day/hour/month, etc.)

Gantt

The work sequences and totals bars (groupings) are displayed here

The following functions are available here:

•	Left-click on an empty area: The menu lists all relevant functions such as e.g. calculation functions and display options including print and export options.

•	Left-click on a work sequence: The menu lists all relevant functions for the work sequence. You can access further information and also calculation functions or alternative resources.

•	Right-click on a position: The utilization of the resource stored in the operation is displayed in the histogram area

•	Left-click on a work sequence, hold and move: This moves the work sequence along the time line and you can then instantly fix and schedule it depending on your configuration.

•	Selection of multiple positions (left-click and drag to form a rectangle or select individual work sequences using Ctrl+key+left mouse button): Group functions are displayed in the right menu window. For more, see Group functions.

Histogram

The resource utilization's are displayed in this area when you right-click on a position. If you click the histogram, all work orders that have a time reservation for this resource are displayed in the menu. The period and / or display in Gantt chart do not matter.