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Getting started

MPP-m Studio supports a structured workflow for manufacturing project planning and scheduling. Each step of the workflow is handled by a dedicated module, allowing clear separation of concerns and reproducible experimentation.

Conceptual workflow

Client Sources define which databases are available. When opening a planning module, you explicitly select a client source and then choose or create a project within that workspace. All planning data is stored in the selected database.

Workflow overview

1. MPP-Activities
   Create or import project activities that define the structure of the project. Learn more
2. MPP-Resources
   Define resource availability and calendars for existing activities. Learn more
3. MPP-Parameters
   Configure parameters that influence the behavior of the scheduling algorithm. Learn more
4. MPP-Order
   Submit an explicit scheduling request for computation. Learn more
5. MPP-Solutions
   Access, visualize, and compare generated scheduling solutions. Learn more
6. MPP-Lifecycle optional
   Manage the lifecycle of planning data by deleting obsolete orders, solutions, or projects to keep the workspace clean. Learn more

Workspaces & client selection

MPP-m Studio supports working with multiple workspaces, each backed by a separate database. Workspaces are made available through Client Sources, which store connection configurations. Learn more

Client Sources (workspace configuration)

Client Sources define which workspaces are available to you. Each client source stores the connection details required to access a database. Managing client sources does not modify any project data.

• Add, edit, test, or remove database connection configurations
• The own_client source is permanent and always available
• Removing a client source only removes access, not the database itself

Client and project selection

Planning modules such as MPP-Activities operate within a selected workspace. When starting a module:

1. If no client source is currently selected, you are guided through a selection wizard.
2. You first select a client source (workspace).
3. You then select an existing project in that workspace or create a new one.

All activities, orders, and solutions created in a module are stored in the selected workspace and project. Switching client sources allows you to work with different datasets independently.

Key concepts

• Scenario — A complete planning configuration consisting of activities, resources, and parameters.
• Order — An explicit request to execute the scheduling algorithm for a given scenario.
• Solution — The result produced by the scheduler for a specific order and scenario.

Good practices

• Define activities and resources before configuring parameters.
• Use explicit orders to ensure reproducible results.
• Compare multiple solutions to evaluate alternative scenarios.

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