Epoch Setup Configuration
Once an Epoch setup is created, it needs to be configured so that it has the required information 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:
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Process Setup: Add and configure process flow components to a setup.
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Resources: Add and configure resources (equipment and process flow components).
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Calendars:
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Set resource parameters and configure mills and stockpiles by setting either their productivity rate or entering their target accumulation value for the amount of the processed material in a given period. See Resource Definitions for details.
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Set the minimum and maximum blending targets for each mill, as required. See Blend Calendar for details.
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Appointments: See a complete overview of the site appointments. These include general delays, maintenance, and global events such as public holidays and weekends. In this tab, you can view both the All Calendar Events tab and the Global Calendar Events tab.
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Task Sequence: Create and manage task keys, virtual solids, and task lists.
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Activities: Add and configure activities.
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Constraints: Define a set of setup constraints for your setup.
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Viewer: Provides you with a 3D display of models within the setup and allows for the configuration of dependencies and road networks.
