2. Configure the Setup

Once an Epoch setup is created, it needs to be configured so that it has the necessary information required for the client to generate a schedule.

Epoch setup configuration is divided into a number of sections or tabs. Each tab represents an aspect of the setup the software requires to schedule the mine. The following is a list of tabs that need to be configured for an Epoch setup to be ready for evaluation:

• Flowchart — Used to add process flow components to a setup.
• Resources — Used to add and configure resources (equipment and process flow components).
• Activities — Used to add and configure activities.
• Constraints — Used to define a set of setup constraints per period. Currently only contains one constraint (the Solid Availability constraint).
• Calendar — A read-only tab which displays appointments indicating that a resource is inactive or unavailable.
• Viewer — Provides a 3D display of models within the setup.