Distribution Types

Details

The list of distribution types contains the following information about each type

• • ID

    • • ID of the distribution type

  • Reference

    • • The name under which the solver recognizes the distribution type (cannot be edited via the timetabling application)

  • Abbreviation

    • • Abbreviation of the distribution type (listed e.g. in the drop down list in the Distribution Preferences screen or in Instructional Offerings)

  • Name

    • • Name of the distribution type

  • Allow Instructor Preference

    • • If "Yes", this distribution type can be used for setting up distribution preferences for an instructor in the Instructor Preferences screen

  • Sequencing Required

    • • Yes - the order of classes in the distribution preference with this distribution type matters (for example, for the type Precedence)

      • No - the order of classes does not matter (for example, for the type Same Room)

  • Allow Preferences

    • • The level(s) of preferences that should be allowed for this distribution type

  • Departments

    • • Departments that have access to a given distribution type

  • Description

    • • Description of the distribution type as displayed in the Distribution Preferences screen

To change properties of a distribution type, click on the appropriate line.

See Additional Distribution Constraints for the list of additional distribution types that can be imported.