Define Scheduling Type
Explanation
This activity is used to define scheduling types. For each scheduling type you can enter the values
which should be used as an input when calculating SLAs (service level
agreements) in the Scheduling Engine.
Prerequisites
To perform this activity, the company must have been
set up in IFS/Enterprise.
System Effects
As a result of this activity, SLAs can be defined with
valid scheduling types.
Window
Scheduling Type
Related Window Descriptions
Scheduling Type
Procedure
- Open the Scheduling Type window
and create a new record (F5).
- In the Scheduling Type field, enter the identity
of the scheduling type.
- In the Description field, enter a
description of the scheduling type.
- In the Start Proportion field, enter the
start proportion value. A value between 0 and 1 is allowed. The default
value is set to 1 but can be changed if necessary.
- In the End Proportion field, enter the end
proportion value. A value between 0 and 1 is allowed. The default value is
set to 1 but can be changed if necessary.
- In the Curve Shape field, enter a value for
the curve shape that is to be associated with the scheduling type. A value between
0.1 and 10 is allowed. The default value is set to 1 but can be changed if
necessary.
- In the Activity Ageing Factor field, enter
a value for the activity ageing factor. A value between 1 and 3 is allowed.
The default value is set to 1 but can be changed if necessary.
- Select the Generate Jeopardy Exceptions
check box if it is to be an input for the SLA calculation. This check box is
selected by default but can be cleared if necessary.
- Save the information (F12).