Creating Build Scenarios in the Build View

A build scenario defines the structure of the schedule you would like to build for next year, including the schedule terms, number of periods, and number of days per cycle.

You can create several build scenarios. For example, you might use a scenario to build your traditional master schedule. Even if you are happy with the schedule you build, you might want to continue to tweak it to see if you can get a better schedule. To be safe, you should copy the scenario and schedule and just tweak the copy.

Or, assume you want to test how a block schedule would work at your school. You could build a block schedule scenario and a schedule scenario similar to your current schedule. Then, you would only commit the schedule you will actually use next year.

Note: Use the Filter menu Filter icon. on the Scenarios page to view scenarios of both the current build year and any previous years.

You can copy the schedule currently active in your school to create a new scenario.

To create a build scenario:

  1. Create the build scenario.
  2. Define preferences for the build scenario.
  3. Define the structure of the schedule you want to build with this scenario, such as the number of periods and days.

You can also copy a scenario you create, and then edit only what you need to for the new scenario.

Note: To rotate a scenario after you build a schedule, click the Rotations side-tab.