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Using the ROB-EX installer
Getting Started » Installing the client » Using the ROB-EX installer
The same ROB-EX installer is able to install all the different components of ROB-EX Planner and Viewer Desktop Client Integration Client Floating License Server Multiuser Server (including ROB-EX Web Planner) The ROB-EX installer is started up multiple times…
ROB-EX 7.0 upgrade FAQ
Getting Started » ROB-EX 7.0 upgrade FAQ
Can I roll back to ROB-EX 6.4 after upgrading the ROB-EX Server, if needed? No. ROB-EX 7.0 Server migrates the multiuser database to a new format. You should always backup the existing multiuser database before migrating to 7.0. You can choose to create a new database…
Using the ROB-EX Multiuser
Options » Multiuser » Using the ROB-EX Multiuser
This chapter describes the daily use of ROB-EX Multiuser. When the ROB-EX client is logged into the Multiuser server, the user will be connected to a specific site and will only be working on the plan of that site. It is not possible to change between different plans…
Install new ROB-EX system
Getting Started » Installing the client » Using the ROB-EX installer » Install new ROB-EX system
Installing the client Download the Full Setup program to a directory on your local hard disk or file server. Run the setup program (e.g. SetupRobex_v7.0.0.14.exe). In the first Welcome window click Next. Select “New” and desired runtime language (e.g.…
Update existing ROB-EX system
Getting Started » Installing the client » Using the ROB-EX installer » Update existing ROB-EX system
Updating the client Download the Full Setup program to a directory on your local hard disk or file server. Next ensure that all ROB-EX Planner or ROB-EX Viewer users do not use the program, updating can only take place if all users have shut down their ROB-EX Client…
Updating ROB-EX Multiuser Server
Options » Multiuser » Server installation » Updating ROB-EX Multiuser Server
!Upgrading from ROB-EX 6.4 or older? Then follow the migration guide. The version number is available in the bottom part of the server administration web-page (http://localhost:9090). If updating a 7.0 version or newer simply follow these steps: Disconnect all…
Starting and stopping ROB-EX server
Options » Multiuser » Server installation » Starting and stopping ROB-EX server
The ROB-EX Multiuser Server is automatically started through a dedicated Windows background service. This ensures that the server program is automatically started in the event that the server PC is rebooted. Start from Windows services manager Open the Windows…
Custom changes to ROB-EX Server
Options » Multiuser » Server installation » Custom changes to ROB-EX Server
This paragraph explains areas of ROB-EX Server customization outside those handled by the configuration file Changing size of database fields ROB-EX Multiuser server supports change of the default column size for selected database fields. The following columns may be…
Backup of ROB-EX Multiuser Server database
Options » Multiuser » Server installation » Backup of ROB-EX Multiuser Server database
If you have SQL Server Management Studio installed we recommend that you use it for creating database backups (right click on database and select Tasks->Backup). The explanation below can be used in case you use MS SQL without any management options available, or you…
Visma Business SOA integration for ROB-EX
Import and export » Visma Business SOA integration for ROB-EX
Page Content Introduction Installation Requirements Installing the Service Setting up the connection and some other mandatory parameters Synchronize Advanced configuration The “General” tab The “Macro”…
Going from Proficy Scheduler to ROB-EX
Getting Started » Installing the client » Going from Proficy Scheduler to ROB-EX
This page is a guide on how to upgrade from an existing Proficy Scheduler installation to ROB-EX. The installation assumes you are upgrading to ROB-EX 6.4 or later. Typically the existing installation will be Proficy Scheduler v5.2. It is worth noting, that Proficy…
A quick guide to ROB-EX installer update
Getting Started » Starting up the client » Licensing version 6.4 and newer » A quick guide to ROB-EX installer update
Every month ROB-EX releases a new installer with release notes. The new installer will contain changes like bug fixes and updating of features. In the ROB-EX Changelog, you can see what is changing on the new installer. How to get the new installer To get the new…
General settings
Master data » Resources » Resource tree » General settings
General setup Efficiency Set the efficiency for this resource. A resource working with another efficiency as the standard resource. E. g. an older machine can produce only 80% per hour of what a newer machine can. In that case, set the efficiency to 0.8. If the…
General settings
Advanced functions » General settings
This document explains the different settings available in the ROB-EX planner client menu: Functions->Settings->General. Help is available on the following topics Standard File Gantt chart Graphs & windows Shopfloor Multiuser Express order Resource…
Running a Talend Job from a ROB-EX Macro
Import and export » Interfacing using Talend Open Studio for Data Integration » Running a Talend Job from a ROB-EX Macro
As background for this read the article “Exporting a Job script and executing it outside of Talend Studio” at this link Prerequisite First create and test the Talend job from within Talend Open Studio. Use context variables to support different…
BOM scheduling settings
Scheduling » BOM scheduling settings
Important: The parameter “Use in planning” (found on the master material) must be enabled in order to include a material in the BOM scheduling! Notice that, if “Procurement leadtime” is defined on the master material, it will be considered, if…
Campaign scheduling settings
Scheduling » Campaign scheduling settings
Below is a picture and description of the scheduling settings that apply to campaigns. Allow reassign to different campaign Checking this will allow the scheduler to reassign operations, that already are assigned to a campaign, to other campaigns if it can find a…
Global client settings
Product configuration » Global client settings
A ROB-EX Scheduler Client or Viewer has a global configuration file called custom\GanttSetup.properties. The file contains various settings concerning the behavior and appearance of ROB-EX. Configurations made in this file, by an Admin, will affect all clients starting…
Creating a general calendar
Master data » Shift calendars » Creating a general calendar
A general calendar is created in the following way: Select menu Edit->Calendar to open the window “Edit resource calendar”. Select the tab “General calendar” Click the New button to the right of the list “General calendar”.…
Scheduling Settings on Resources
Scheduling » Scheduling Settings on Resources
The resource scheduling settings can be reached by editing a resource. Also refer to that page for general information about resources. When editing resources, there is a tab called Scheduling where several settings describe how operations should be scheduled on the…
REST Server
Import and export » REST Server
Page Content Introduction Requirements Starting the REST server Test connection FAQ / Troubleshooting Introduction When enabled, the REST Server, provides the user with a REST Based Client API (a set of web-services). This allows for custom integration…
Functions menu
The user interface » Gantt chart » Menu » Functions menu
The menu Functions contains the following options: General Settings Scheduling Strategy XML Plugin Database Plugin Textfile Plugin Manpower User management Macro->Edit Script console Settings – Scheduling strategy Select a scheduling…
Product configuration
Product configuration
Welcome to the documentation for users/consultants performing additional configuration or development on ROB-EX clients. The documentation includes chapters on Installation FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Changing global parameters affecting GUI and business logic…
Scheduling
Scheduling
Scheduling orders : How to schedule or reschedule orders in ROB-EX. Scheduling strategy window: Strategies and setting available when planning in ROB-EX. Setting a default scheduling strategy : How to set the default scheduling strategy used for new…
Command line options
Getting Started » Starting up the client » Command line options
Different options can be passed to the ROB-EX Gantt.exe file to further control the different features of the product. By specifying -help or /? on the command line the different possible options will be displayed. The options are passed to the .exe file by right…
Archiving
Options » Multiuser » Archiving
The archive functions in ROB-EX is used to remove data from ROB-EX Scheduler Client no longer needed for the planning process, but still retain the data in the ROB-EX Scheduler database. This is typically old data which cannot be deleted for different reasons. As an…
Integration client
Advanced functions » Integration client
The ROB-EX Desktop Planner can as needed be installed to run as a Windows service. This is typically useful when a ROB-EX Desktop Planner needs to run unattended batch jobs like interfacing to external ERP systems, running the Shop Floor server, automatic generation…
Interface History Manager
Import and export » Interface History Manager
The interface history manager is used on integration clients to inform other ROB-EX Scheduler clients about the current status of the interface between ROB-EX and an external ERP system. In combination with the integration status bar, other clients will be able to…
Multiuser menu
The user interface » Gantt chart » Menu » Multiuser menu
Click on… if you want to… Log in Open a connection to the Multiuser server. Note that if you have been working in an off-line plan any changes must be saved to a file first. Before logging in parameters must be configured in the…
View menu
The user interface » Gantt chart » Menu » View menu
Click on… if you want to… Order name View order name together with the orders The order name is viewed above the order in the Gantt window. The order name is shown as a text above each operation in the Gantt plan. The…
Help menu
The user interface » Gantt chart » Menu » Help menu
Click on… if you want to… User’s manual View the ROB-EX online user’s manual To print the entire manual or selected areas, we recommend printing from the pdf version of the manual. You may open the PDF version of the…
Installing Floating License Server
Getting Started » Starting up the client » Licensing version 6.4 and newer » Installing Floating License Server
Installation of the ROB-EX Scheduler Floating License Server is a one-time process you will typically carry out the first time you install ROB-EX Scheduler. Then you can forget about it since it is installed as a service on a server PC. I.e. the license server will…
Securing network traffic – SSL
Product configuration » Securing network traffic – SSL
This section describes how to enable secure networking communication between the different components of the ROB-EX system. Enabling SSL means that traffic between server and clients are encrypted and that web-server sessions with the Shop Floor client must be accessed…
Tab: File
Advanced functions » General settings » Tab: File
The size of the recent file history shown at the bottom of the “File” menu. If selected the current plan is automatically saved with specified interval in minutes If ROB-EX at startup should load the same file that…
Resources
Master data » Resources
Resources and resource groups may be edited by selecting menu Edit->Resources. Resources can be shown as: Normal resources (machines, employees, tools, etc.) Resource groups Resource categories (used when organizing resources and resource groups into logical…
Server migration 6.x to 7.0
Options » Multiuser » Server installation » Server migration 6.x to 7.0
This chapter explains how to upgrade from ROB-EX Server 6.4 or older, to ROB-EX 7.0 or newer. The ROB-EX Server has been completely rewritten for the 7.0 release and the 7.0 installer is not able to upgrade the software from a 6.4 or older ROB-EX server version. A few…
Standard Excel Import
Import and export » CSV integration » Standard Excel Import
This package comes with a ready-to-use Excel file for easy import of order data into ROB-EX. The package has the following features: A ready to use Excel sheet with build in flexibility regarding columns, naming and formatting. Copy and paste of orders directly…
Shop Floor
Options » Shop Floor
ROB-EX Shop Floor allows the user to view the current production schedule using a standard internet browser. Table of contents Introduction Edit group Edit user Start the web server Log on the web server Setup appearance The job list Order details Operation…
Adding and deleting
Master data » Resources » Resource tree » Adding and deleting
If you want to… You must add a resource right click on the headline Resources in the Resource tree and select Add resource. Fill out the fields “Color” and “Name” and other right side resource settings. Please…
Trouble Shooting Guide
Options » Multiuser » Server installation » Trouble Shooting Guide
This chapter explains a number of steps to verify in case of problems starting or running the Multiuser Server To search for the root of a problem you should start out consulting the ROB-EX Multiuser Server log file. This file is located in the…
Multiuser
Options » Multiuser
ROB-EX Multiuser enables multiple users to work in the same plan at the same time, i.e. a change made on Client1 is immediately available and visible on Client2. Each user is assigned a login, a role, and permission to connect to one or more sites. The role of a user…
Server configuration file
Options » Multiuser » Server installation » Server configuration file
This chapter explains how to tweak different server settings. The settings are changed by editing the server configuration file located in C:\Program Files (x86)\ROB-EX\ganttServerG2\application.yml. Save the file and restart the server, before changes will take…
File menu
The user interface » Gantt chart » Menu » File menu
Click on… if you want to… New The current plan is cleared completely. It is possible to keep master data. Save the former plan with the functions Save or Save as before “New” is selected in order not to lose…
CSV 1 integration
Import and export » CSV integration » CSV 1 integration
This chapter describes the setup and use of the module CSV 1 integration for ROB-EX Scheduler. Using this module text files with data delimited by comma, semi colon etc. containing order and routing information can be imported into ROB-EX. The following are examples…
Running multiple instances
Options » Multiuser » Server installation » Running multiple instances
It is supported to have several ROB-EX server instances running on the same server PC (i.e. each instance is installed to a different directory and started and stopped by each own service). This may be useful to support two isolated setups for respectively test and…
Startup caching
Getting Started » Starting up the client » Startup caching
From ROB-EX Scheduler v6.4.1.814 we provide new versions of \bin\ROB-EX Gantt.exe and \bin\ROB-EX Viewer.exe which will automatically cache data on the user’s local pc during startup. This decreases the startup speed, but most importantly also fixes issues with…
Tool bar
The user interface » Gantt chart » Tool bar
Click on… if you want to… New Create a new plan. The present plan is cleared for orders but the selected resources are preserved. It is advisable to save the former plan with the functions Save or Save as…
CallSQL
Macro » CallSQL
This macro will execute a single SQL call to a database – the result of the SQL call can be saved into a CSV file for further processing by other macros for example CSV Order Import or ProgressImport Example parameter configuration The configuration shown…
DBSynchronization
Macro » DBSynchronization
This will perform a DB synchronization. The synchronization is always performed in the following order: Export from ROB-EX Import to ROB-EX Export from ROB-EX *Note: This function is only available with SQL integration module. Example parameter…
Interfacing using Talend Open Studio for Data Integration
Import and export » Interfacing using Talend Open Studio for Data Integration
An easy and recommended approach, when building interfaces between ROB-EX and external systems like ERP, is to use an ETL tool (Exctract, Transform, Load). Using a tool reduces the learning curve required, enabling non-developers to create even complex…
XML minimal example
Import and export » XML » XML minimal example
This is the “Hello world” example for ROB-EX XML import, showing the minimum required information that must be supplied in order to import 2 resources and 1 production order with 2 operations into ROB-EX. Essentials of the XML document structure is…
Server installation
Options » Multiuser » Server installation
This chapter explains how to install a test or production instance of ROB-EX Scheduler Multiuser Server 7.0 or later. Prerequisites Make sure the following pre-requisites are OK before proceding to install ROB-EX Scheduler Multiuser Server A Microsoft SQL server…
Proficy Workflow Client
Import and export » REST Server » Proficy Workflow Client
Page Content Introduction Requirements Installation Usage Example FAQ / Troubleshooting Introduction ROB-EX and Proficy Workflow can be easily integrated by using the Service Provider implementation implemented in the Robex.Workflow.dll. For documentation on…
The old Integration Client service
Advanced functions » Integration client » The old Integration Client service
For client versions prior to 6.4.0.319 / 6.2.0.346, the Integration Client service is launched using a so called “Wrapper” launcher. For versions 6.4.0.319 / 6.2.0.346 and later, an improved launcher called “Procrun” is being used. Installation…
CSV 2+3
Import and export » CSV integration » CSV 2+3
This chapter will explain how to interface between an external system (e.g. ERP) and ROB-EX using the CSV 2+3 integration module. It is possible to transfer data both ways. Data possible to transfer with CSV 2+3 interface Resources Resource…
Automation interface
Macro » Automation interface
The automation interface in ROB-EX allows external programs to execute predefined macros. As an example you can use the automation interface to trigger the database integration that exchange information with an external ERP system. The ROB-EX Automation interface is…
Configuration
Options » Multiuser » Configuration
A user, with ROB-EX Administrator privileges (i.e. has an Admin role), has the possibility to configure, view, and edit different aspects of the ROB-EX Multiuser. This is done from the configuration menu of the ROB-EX Multiuser web page. Users access the ROB-EX…
Import and export
Import and export
Welcome to this part of the product configuration manual explaining how to interface ROB-EX to external systems. This chapter is mainly targeted towards interface developers but is also helpful for IT architects and IT decision makers seeking to learn what interface…
ExecuteScript
Macro » ExecuteScript
This will execute a Groovy script written and saved to a text file. In case of errors a diagnostic message is logged to the standard ROB-EX log window. Example parameter configuration Parameter descriptions (* = configuration required) parameters Pass one…
Production orders
Production orders
A production order has a unique number and holds all information necessary to fulfill a certain requirement in terms of product, quantity, delivery date, operations, BOM, etc. It is something you can schedule and eventually (when ready), send out to production for…
Macro
Macro
General overview List of available macro command lines General overview The Macro list window (“Functions->Macro->Edit”) enables you to create macros to automate frequently performed tasks. A macro has a name and an associated icon that can be made…
Changing the UI language
Product configuration » Changing the UI language
Runtime language configuration Introduction This is a description of how to customize the text shown in ROB-EX in the various dialogs and menus. All the text in ROB-EX is stored in so called language files. The default language is English and the English texts are…
Shop Floor menu
The user interface » Gantt chart » Menu » Shop Floor menu
Click on… if you want to… Start server Start the Shop Floor web server The Shop Floor web server must run in order to let the Shop Floor users log on the system. When the Web server runs the text “Shopfloor running” is…
Licensing of versions prior to 6.4
Getting Started » Starting up the client » Licensing of versions prior to 6.4
The following applies to ROB-EX version 6.2 and older versions. For version 6.4 and newer read instead Licensing version 6.4 and newer. The first time you start ROB-EX Scheduler you will be asked to register. Press the register button. You are presented with a unique…
Planning the client installation
Getting Started » Installing the client » Planning the client installation
This document explains considerations that should be taken into account when planning to install the clients: ROB-EX Scheduler Planner and ROB-EX Scheduler Viewer. Preparation First make sure that the target system meets the system requirements. For a client the most…
Developing using the API
Product configuration » Developing using the API
API Developers Kit The API Developers Kit will enable custom programs to be written and executed embedded into the ROB-EX client. The program or script written interacts with the ROB-EX client through a Java based API (Application Programming Interface). The API will…
Tab: Shop Floor
Advanced functions » General settings » Tab: Shop Floor
Also visit the general introduction to ROB-EX Shopfloor. If the Shopfloor web-server should be automatically started when the ROB-EX client is started. The web-server must be running before any user can log into the Shopfloor pages. However setting up…
Shift calendars
Master data » Shift calendars
For a quick hands-on intro the Create simple shift calendar in the “Getting started” section is recommended reading. This chapter contains the following: Introduction Examples of contributions from sub-calendars Creating a general…
XML
Import and export » XML
This chapter will explain how to interface between an external system (e.g. ERP) and ROB-EX using the XML integration module. It is possible to transfer data both ways. Data possible to transfer with XML interface Resources Resource calendar Products and raw…
Tab: Integration
Advanced functions » General settings » Tab: Integration
This tab affects the behaviour concerning integration to ERP systems using any of the modules: XML integration During import of operations ROB-EX will automatically create a template operation for each new operation name imported. If this option is…
ServerConnection
Macro » ServerConnection
This macro support automatic login and logout from a Multiuser server. Which action to take is decided by the parameter serverAction. If serverAction is set to “login” and the macro runs when the ROB-EX client is already connected to a Multiuser Server,…
Time zones
Advanced functions » Time zones
Working in different time zones in Multiuser mode When logged into the Multiuser server this is how the Multiuser server will handle different users working in different time zones. It is best illustrated with an example. User A is located in Central USA in the CST…
CSV Singleline export
Import and export » CSV integration » CSV Singleline export
With this module semicolon separated files containing order information can be exported from ROB-EX. For further information see the description in TextSingleLineExport macro
Full Multiuser Deployment example
Getting Started » Installing the client » Full Multiuser Deployment example
Introduction This single server deployment architecture is used in multiuser setups for small to medium sized ROB-EX Scheduler deployments with typically 1-5 simultaneous planners all working out of the same physical location. 1-10 simultaneous viewers 1-2 sites…
Using relative file paths with Talend
Import and export » Interfacing using Talend Open Studio for Data Integration » Using relative file paths with Talend
Very often with Talend, it makes good sense to export and import files using a file-path being relative to the ROB-EX client folder. I.e. if your ROB-EX client folder in production is a network drive like \\myserver\robex\planner and you import and export from…
Scheduling
Master data » Resources » Resource tree » Scheduling
Scheduling The scheduling tab contains settings relevant when scheduling orders in ROB-EX. For more information see Scheduling settings on resources.
Schedule
Macro » Schedule
This will re-schedule the selected production orders in the sequence they are currently selected. Starting from ROB-EX Scheduler 7.2.4, this macro will utilize the Selection context feature. For a more flexible alternative also see the SortAndSchedule macro command. …
Editing operation details
Master data » Master routes » Operation list » Editing operation details
You may edit an operation by: double clicking on an operation in the route list (in e.g. the the Edit->Route window or from the Order list). double clicking on an operation in the Gantt chart selecting Edit operation in the right-click short cut menu The…
Time Tracker
Options » Time Tracker
ROB-EX Time Tracker is an App optimized for mobile devices allowing named operators to check in and check out at the operation level. When doing a check-out or partial completion, the client automatically suggests logging past hours since the previous check-in. In…
CSV integration
Import and export » CSV integration
Import and export using text files with Comma-separated values (in short termed CSV integration) is possible with three different interface modules: CSV integration MPS 1 This module in its simplest form support import of order header data with the purpose of…
Guide to scripting
Product configuration » Developing using the API » Guide to scripting
The following will explain the power of ROB-EX Scripting by showing how a simple script is created and executed. Overview The Scripting option allows the full ROB-EX API to be called and manipulated through the Groovy Scripting language. The Groovy language is a…
Right click menu
The user interface » Gantt chart » Right click menu
Functions for adjusting operations and orders in the Gantt chart. Use the right mouse button to click on an operation in the plan. Selecting Select order Select all activities in the order. The function is used when all activities in an order is to be moved in…
Templates
Advanced functions » Templates
With this dialog you can perform maintenance of your templates. There are 3 kinds of templates Macros (automation of often performed tasks) Table properties (e.g. what table columns to show) and View layouts (what text to show about Gantt bars). Templates in use…
Attached documents
Master data » Resources » Resource tree » Attached documents
External documents, such as Word documents, spreadsheets, drawings, links to homepages etc. can be attached to resources in ROB-EX. Select External documents in the shortcut menu (Right-click on an operation). A list of documents attached to the operation is shown.…
Dashboard System configuration
Reporting and KPI » Dashboard App » Dashboard System configuration
This is a quick guide for the ROB-EX system administrator, explaining how to configure the web-server side of the ROB-EX Dashboard App. If not already running, configure ROB-EX Integration client to run as a service. Make sure the integration client starts up…
Express orders
Production orders » Express orders
This function enables your to create an order with one operation directly in the Gantt chart. You start out by dragging a rectable in the Gantt chart rigit on the resource the order should book. The width of the rectable indicate start- and end time of the order. This…
SQL integration
Import and export » SQL integration
This chapter describes the integration between an ERP system and ROB-EX using an integration database. Data are exchanged between ROB-EX and the ERP system through a neutral integration database named ‘GanttERP2’. Data possible to transfer with the…
Enable/Disable GUI elements
Product configuration » Enable/Disable GUI elements
Introduction This section describes how to customize GUI elements like buttons, text fields, and menu items in the right-click menu and the top bar in ROB-EX. You will use this for two main purposes Customize what is visible in the Detail Panel located above the…
Detail panel
The user interface » Gantt chart » Detail panel
Mark an operation in the Gantt chart and see detailed information about the selected operation, order, and project The panel is activated/deactivated in the menu View. Operation Production order Project (Only with ROB-EX Project) Manpower (Only with ROB-EX…
RunMacro
Macro » RunMacro
This will execute another named macro on the same local client or on another remote client having enabled the ROB-EX automation server. In case of errors a diagnostic message is logged to the standard ROB-EX log window. Example parameter configuration Parameter…
Importing master routes/BOM from Excel
Master data » Master routes » Importing master routes/BOM from Excel
ROB-EX has an option for importing and exporting master routes and master BOM’s from Excel. This is provided as scripts/macros you install to your \custom folder, and execute from macros. From ROB-EX v6.4, the scripts are included as part of the client installation…
Campaign management
Master data » Materials and BOM » Campaign management
A campaign can be used in discontinuous process and batch industry. A campaign is a grouping of productions orders producing similar products. The reasons for producing in campaigns can be many including reduction of cost (less setup and switchover time) and for some…
The Progress tab
Master data » Master routes » Operation list » Editing operation details » The Progress tab
The progress function can get its information (partial completions) by Manually entering the information in this window. A typical way to get to the tab, is by double clicking an operation in the Gantt chart. The window Edit operation is opened. For Started…
Tab: Multiuser
Advanced functions » General settings » Tab: Multiuser
This tab controls the Multiuser login information enabling a ROB-EX client to connect to a ROB-EX Multiuser Server. The tab also controls setup, execution and information about archiving. The Archive area in this tab is only enabled for users logged in to the…
Tab: Gantt chart
Advanced functions » General settings » Tab: Gantt chart
Four (4) different levels of time-detail is available in the ROB-EX chart: quarter-hour, hour, week and month. These settings decides what time-detail level should be selected depending on the number of days shown in the gantt chart. In the above used…
Searching, sorting and filtering using the Order list
Production orders » Order list window » Searching, sorting and filtering using the Order list
The Order list contains many features for searching, sorting and filtering out production orders. Configuring displayed columns Make sure you have added all the important columns you need to the order list. The table is 100% configurable when it comes to adding and…
TextSingleLineExport
Macro » TextSingleLineExport
Will export order information to a text file. Each row in the generated text file contains information about a single operation in ROB-EX Scheduler, including the project and production order it belongs to. Operations are grouped by production order and the sequence of…
List of macros
Macro » List of macros
This is a list of the available ready made macros. Macro name Run As Service * ActivateView Not supported AdjustOrderQuantityToInventory AdjustResource BalanceOperations Bottleneck …
The graph area
The user interface » Gantt chart » The graph area
The graph area shows different kinds of graphs, such as Workload graph Manpower graph (refer to chapter Optional modules->Manpower) Material graph (refer to chapter Optional modules->BOM) If more graphs are selected to be shown at the same time, a scroll bar is…
TankPlanning
Macro » TankPlanning
This can plan and split tank operations based on warehouse capacities and normal scheduling constraints. It can also create CIP orders for each order while it schedules. For an example plan demonstrating how to use the TankPlanning features, see the section with a…