To have similar consecutive operations on a resource, (already planned) operations that are similar in nature (A, C and D) can be selected and grouped. All these operations are planned after the first selected operation (A). Any operations (B) lying in between the grouped operations will be moved in the planning afterwards.
Figure: Group operations for a resource with a sequential planning mode
For a resource with a parallel planning mode:
If a parallel planning mode was set, the grouped jobs will be distributed over the different capacities in the most optimal way with the 'Planned Start' of the job as start date. If insufficient capacity is available, the job will be moved to the first available time slot. Any operations (B) lying in between the grouped operations will be moved in the planning afterwards.Figure: Group operations for a resource with a parallel planning mode
Choose Production Management > Planning Cells in the Navigation Pane.
Select the planning cell.
Choose the tab Planning.
Select a machine or work center in the column Resource.
Do one of the following:
Select at least 2 consecutive operations in the sub tab Planning and click Group Selection.
Select at least 2 consecutive operations in the Gantt diagram, right-click the selection and choose Group Selection in the shortcut menu.
In the Drag & Drop mode (button Drag & Drop is clicked) and after selecting the operations, you must hold down the SHIFT key to retain the selection after right-clicking!
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is clicked) and after selecting the operations, you must hold down the SHIFT key to retain the selection after right-clicking!