Tools Ribbon


The Tools ribbon provides access to commonly-used commands and functions that support the various views in DTS.

Tip: Create your own tools collection by modifying the Quick Access Toolbar.


Group Description

Scheduler

Calculate F9 Recalculate the schedule, applying the latest settings. This menu cascades to show Calculate (full, with formulas)

See Calculate.

Update Project - opens the Update Project screen.

Note: This option is disabled in the Crosstab View and Resource Bar Chart.

See Update Project.

Leveling

Level F10 - this option opens the Resource Leveling form, which allows you to set the options for resource leveling. The F10 also opens the Resource Leveling screen. See Resource Leveling.

Clear Leveling - select this option to undo the current resource leveling. See Clear Leveling.

Prev. Over allocation - scroll to the previous over-allocation of the currently selected resource.

Next Over allocation - scroll to the next over-allocation of the currently selected resource.

Solver

Run EPSolver F11 - start the Solver Optimisation Module. The F11 key also invokes the Solver module. This option is only available if a Licence has been purchased. 

Tools

Haulage Requirements - select to calculate the haulage requirements. See Haulage Analysis Overview.

Compare schedules - select to compare schedules. See Compare Shedules.

Auto-assign resources - select to auto-assign resources. This option is disabled in the Crosstab View and Resource Bar Chart. See Auto-assign Resources.

Send mail - see Send Mail.

Unprotect Data - see Unprotect Data.

Group Dependencies Generator - this option is disabled in the Crosstab View and Resource Bar Chart. See Group Dependencies Generator.

Baselines

Baseline 1 - select baseline to load into 'Baseline 1' fields.

Baseline 2 - select baseline to load into 'Baseline 2' fields.

Baseline Manager - select this option to set baselines for the project. It is possible to set and save multiple baselines. See Manage baselines.