Scheduler: Quick Start

Prior to accessing the Settings screen for scheduling, you'll need to complete the following:

1. Choose pushback input other than the default Pushback Generator Optimal Extraction Sequence (OES), for example, imported pushbacks.

2. Define haulage information.

3. Define capital costs associated with pushback startups or time periods (or both).

4. Edit the time period settings.

5. Define at least one scheduling target and choose a primary scheduling objective. Note that if you have provided haulage information, you can use the DistByMass variable to define truck hours related targets.

   Note: Maximum sinking rate and pushback start after dates are optional.

6. Review the control parameters.

   Note: The rescheduling option will become available only after you have run the Scheduler at least once. If selected, this option replaces the input OES with the most recent Scheduler OES.

7. Using the Pushbacks screen, you can review the default pushback K-bench dependencies and adjust them if necessary. The first two Mining order options guarantee the correct slopes; the Custom option does not unless the dependencies are set correctly.

Note: Mine Flow Optimization (MFO) and Material Allocation Optimization (MAO) are fully integrated in Studio NPVS+ meaning additional optimization isn't required. As such, these modules do not appear in Studio NPVS+.

Related topics and activities

• Scheduler Essentials

• Targets

• Capital Costs

• Haulage Analysis Essentials

• Import Essentials

• Economic Model Essentials

• Pit Optimization Essentials

• Pushback Generation Essentials

• MFO Essentials

• MAO Essentials