E10 - Fold/Unfold Function

Modified on Thu, 14 Aug at 12:55 AM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preamble

The fold function can be used to convert a fortnightly or cyclic timetable to a weekly timetable. 


To convert a one week timetable to a two week timetable refer to this document: E10 - Setup: Converting a 1 week timetable cycle to a 2 week cycle


How to Unfold

Before performing the Unfold process, the grid structure and some master data needs to be updated first in order for the process to work correctly.


Go to Grid > Master grid F11
  1. In the blue action bar, select Construct > Classes, pin all classes


  1. In the blue action bar, select Construct > Periods and assign the extra periods


  1. Select Construct >Fold, (you will first need to fold before you can Unfold)
  2. Click on Fold
  3. Select Construct > Fold and click on Unfold

How to Fold

Start with a completed 2 week timetable
  1. Go to Grid > Master Grid
  2. In the blue action bar, select Construct > Fold, click on Fold
  3. This converts the 2 week timetable into a 1 week timetable


Teacher Data
  1. Go to Teachers > Teacher data, ensure all MaxLoads are updated and correct for all teachers
  2. Go to Teachers > Allowances, update #Per
  3. Go to Teachers > Duty roster, update Duty loads


Class data
Go to Classes > Class data, update all year levels
  1. Update #Per for each class
  2. Check and update Spreads
  3. Check and update any hard coding in the Periods column
  4. Check period allocations ensuring the Total period allocation equals the Periods per cycle


Grid Structure
Go to Setup > Grid structure
  1. Remove the extra days
  2. Update day headings



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