Splitting a batch

Select the required process or tank batch on the planning board.

Select > . The Split batch window is displayed.

Note: The batch code is displayed on the title bar.

Specify this information:

first quantity

Select to split the batch in two parts by specifying quantities and a quantity for the first split batch. The quantity of the second batch is adjusted accordingly.

second quantity

Select to split the batch in two or more parts and a number, a quantity, and a percentage duration for each split batch.

end outflow

Select to split the batch in two parts by end outflow and an end time or duration.

split on flow

Select to split a batch on its inflow, outflow, or both. Select inflow, outflow, or both. You can split flow on tank batches or process batches.

Note:

If you select inflow, after splitting, each batch has only one inflow.
If you select outflow, after splitting, each batch has only one outflow.
If you select inflow and outflow, after splitting, each batch has only one inflow and one outflow.

resource maximum

Select to split the batch in two parts by resource maximum. Anything in excess of the maximum weight or volume of the resource is allocated to the second batch.

The resource maximum function is specifically designed for buffer tanks. Because you can fill and empty the buffer tanks at the same time, it is difficult for the system to ensure that the level does not exceed maximum tank level while you are working with the inflow and outflow batches. This option enables you to try several scenarios and then apply one to ensure that the maximum level is observed.

maximum duration

Select to split the batch in two parts by maximum duration.

Note: Splitting has no effect on the rest of the production chain. The split batches schedule batches, and the start time of the first batch and the end time of the second batch are made the same as the start and end time of the original batch, whichever options you selected.

Click OK to implement the changes and close the window.

Note:

If the OK option is disabled, something is set incorrectly. Making one of the split batches too small is usually the problem.
After splitting, if a warning message indicates that the second batch violates resource constraints. You must solve the problem to come up with a satisfactory schedule.