Workstation Rules
What is and how to manage Workstation Efficiencies
Last Updated: July 30, 2025Workstation efficiencies is a SkyPlanner feature that lets you set how well different workstations perform compared to each other. Not all machines or shifts work at the same speed, and this tool helps you reflect those real-world differences in your production schedule. For example, if you have two welding workstations and one can finish a...
How to see a list of a specific Workstation Queue
Last Updated: March 9, 2025The GANTT Timeline visually helps you see how your jobs are scheduled and progressing, but a list of tasks can also be very handy! To get a list of tasks from a specific workstation: Now, you will see a list of the tasks this workstation will have in the future. You can filter the jobs...
How to use the Running timelock in one specific workstation
Last Updated: April 10, 2025The Running Timelock is a feature prohibiting changes in a defined time interval in workstations. We have seen how this feature works by using Global Rules and how this applies to all workstations. Nevertheless, you can also apply this feature to only ONE specific workstation. If you check on the GANTT Timeline, the jobs that...
Allow moving jobs to other more appropriate workstations
Last Updated: June 11, 2025Opting for this option allows the AI to flexibly choose from various workstations for task completion based on your inputs about where each job can be done. You can assign specific tasks to suitable resources, and SkyPlanner’s AI will then select the optimal workstation, considering the current production flow. Moreover, by defining efficiency ratings for each workstation,...
How to make a Workstation take a Property into account for scheduling
Last Updated: June 12, 2025A workstation can group different work orders by considering a property. A simple example is grouping them by color or dimensions. Note: Before setting up a property to a workstation, go to Global rules and give a level of importance to “Allow similar jobs” in the Dynamic priorities. To make a workstation take a property...