The Packages Schedule tab works in conjunction with the Package Lead Days featurePlanning / Actual feature.

Packages Schedule

The Packages Schedule tab was re-worked on 8/7/2021 to work works in conjunction with the Package Lead Days featurePackages > Package Planning / Actual feature.

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1. Project Filter - Filter the list of packages by Projectone or more Projects.

2. Model Filter - Filter the list of packages by one or more Models.

3. Division Filter - Filter the list of packages by one or more Divisions.
4. Category Filter - Filter the list of packages by Modelone or more Categories.

5. Phase Filter - Filter list of packages by Phase including Office, Purchasing, Shop, and Field.
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6. Date Window Filter - When enabled the date window filter will filter the schedule data table to items whose date is a specified number of days before and after the current date. This tool is targeted at those who prefer to view packages within a consistent date range window every time the page is loaded.
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7. BIM Area checkbox - If BIM Areas are defined under Projects > Areas, checking the BIM Area checkbox will add a row for each BIM Area (Ex. Level 01 - Area A) and group packages under the BIM Areas.

8. Expand All / Collapse All - When the schedule is expanded, clicking the Collapse All button will collapse all package rows so that the package Phases (Office, Purchasing, Shop, Field) do not display.
   
   
   

9. Name Column Hierarchy - The Name column hierarchy includes the following. See the screenshot at the top of this section:

   1. Project name - (Ex. GTP - ITM - CAD - Master).

      1. The Project row's Start Date and End Date are associated with the Project Target Start Date and Target End Dates Admin > Company > Projects.Image Added
         
         

      2. The project row includes 2 different Gantt bars:

         1. Thin multicolored bar - The Project Target Start Date and Target End Date are represented by the colored thinner bar in the project row.Image Added
            
            
            

            1. Red - Indicates the time period before any package phase in the project has a Phase Start Date.
            2. Green - Indicates the time period when at least one package has a Phase Start Date.
            3. Yellow - Indicates the time period after any package phase in the project has a Phase Start Date.
            4. Start Date and End Date column dates - The Start Date (6/15/2021) and End Date (9/28/2021) in the project row correspond to the thin bar (Project Target Start Date and Target End Date).
         2. Thick black bar - All of the Project’s Package Phase Start Dates and Lead Days are represented by a thicker black bar in the project row.
            
            

   2. BIM Area - If a BIM Area is checked and defined it will display (Ex. Level 01 - Area A)

   3. Package Number and Name - (Ex. GTP001-PPF-001-L01 A)

   4. Phase - Package Phases (Office, Purchasing, Shop, Field)

10. Gantt chart bars - Gantt chart bars are color-coded based on the package's Tracking Status.

11. Today and Current Date Line - The Current Date Line is indicated by a blue dashed line from the date to the bottom of the chart. Click the Today button to jump to the Current Date Line.
    
    
    

12. Center Gantt chart on a selected row - To focus the Gantt chart on a row, click the row. The row will highlight green and the Phase bar will be centered in the Gantt chart.
    
    
    

13. Weekend dates - The Weekend date columns are highlighted in light blue. These are ignored for business day calculations. Moving or resizing a Gantt bar will automatically adjust for the weekend.

14. Holiday dates - The Holiday date columns are highlighted in light red. A Holiday is treated as a business day.

15. Sort - Packages can be sorted in Ascending or Descending order by Name, Start Date, End Date, or Duration. For example, to sort packages by End Date:

    1. Click the column header. The packages will sort. Click again to sort in the opposite direction.

    2. Click the 3-dots within the column header and select either Sort Ascending or Sort Descending.
       
       
       

16. Filter - Packages can be filtered by Name, Start Date, End Date, or Duration. For example, to filter packages by Start Date:

    1. Click the 3-dots within the column header and expand Filter.
       
       
       

    2. Expand the equality/inequality list and select an option.
       
       
       

    3. Then enter or select the date and click FILTER.
       
       
       

    4. The filter does not return if the page is refreshed.

    5. A filter list can be further filtered by other columns.
       
       

17. When a package is created:

    1. The package’s Start Date, End Date, and Duration for each phase will display as a row on the Schedule.

    2. The minimum duration for any phase (Office, Purchasing, Shop, or Field) is 1 day.
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    4. Hover over any phase to display information. Notice the Duration of 8 days corresponds with the Company level Package Category (Mechanical Piping) and its Office Lead Days setting of 8 days.
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18. There are multiple ways to Edit Start Dates or End Dates in the Schedule:

    1. Package > Properties > Planning (Recommended) - The most Lead Day information is available in the Package’s Planning area and is the best place to edit dates.

    2. Click and drag the entire Gantt bar - To change the Start Date and End Date simultaneously, move the cursor over the bar and then click and drag the bar to the new date.

       1. Note: If the Phase to the right (Ex. Shop) is locked (see the lock icon), then the Phase to the left (Purchasing) cannot be moved.
          
          
          

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    4. Edit Start Date or End Date Column Field - Double-click the phase Start Date or End Date, edit the date by entering the date or using the calendar, click a different row to save.
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    5. Once a date has been changed from the Schedule, refresh the Package’s > Properties > Planning page to display the updated information will change. In this case, changing the Office End Date by 2 days increased the Lead Days by 2 days and changed the Purchasing Start Date.
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