Line Simulator

Modified on: Mon, 20 Mar, 2023 at 7:20 PM

The Line Construction Simulator allows you to check the validity of hypothetical lines against the trip rules configured.

Graphical user interface, text, application
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The Line Simulator for: Dropdown menu to select the period.
Category: Dropdown menu to select category.
Employee Number: Text box to enter an employee number
Copy Line button: Displays the employee’s line (if one exists) for the selected period.
The window pane below shows all of the relevant information for the Pairing, Training Pattern, or Absence.
If the line validation fails, the Name pane shows the name or number of the violation and the Candidates pane shows possible substitutions.
Add button: Add a Pairing, Training Pattern, or Absence.
Edit button: Edit any selected Pairing, Training Pattern, or Absence.
View button: View pairing information for a pairing entered in the Line Simulator and the information opens in a separate window. You can only view information for one pairing.
Clear button: Removes the selected line item and any Pairing, Training Pattern, or Absence indicated on that line.
Validate button: Sends the line to the N-PBS Scheduler for validation.
Acclimation button: This feature will show an acclimation report of each duty in the current period plus seven calendar days prior to the current period.

FRMS Rule Exceptions

Pairing Rule Parameters FAR 117_11
Enforce Max Block From Exceptions Table	When checked, the N-PBS Scheduler will enforce the max flight time from the Exceptions Table. A pairing that is subject to an exception value and has been constructed illegally to exceed that exception value will be illegal to award in N-PBS. When unchecked, the N-PBS Scheduler will not enforce the max flight time from the Exceptions Table. A pairing that is subject to an exception value and has been constructed illegally to exceed that exception value will be legal to award in N-PBS.
Enforce Max Block For Augmented Duties	When checked, the N-PBS Scheduler will enforce the max flight time from the Exceptions Table. A pairing that has been constructed to exceed the maximum on an augmented duty will be illegal to award in N-PBS. When unchecked, the N-PBS Scheduler will not enforce the max flight time from the Exceptions Table. A pairing that has been constructed to exceed the maximum on an augmented duty will be legal to award in N-PBS.