PS. Data Sources

Owned by iarmstrong
Dec 22, 2021
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The Data Sources step allows the user to import to the APS scheduling inventory relevant 3D block solids from Rapid Reserver in the ".invModel" file format.

The ".invModel" is a native export format from Rapid Reserver, which is the recommended mechanism for creation of reserves data.

Reserves can be embedded in the project, imported from external data sources, or both.

Embedded Reserves

To use embedded reserves:

  1. In Production Scheduler > Setup tab > Configuration Options step > enable Embed Rapid Reserver flag.

  2. Rapid Reserver tab > File > Open > “.rara” file.

  3. Wait for reserves to finish calculating.

  4. Embedded reserves show as bold blue text.

  5. Proceed with scheduler setup.

Embedded reserves show as bold blue text

Imported Reserves

The ".invModel" file format

To import reserves from Rapid Reserver:

  1. Go to Rapid Reserver > Designer tab > Export button > “From Project” > Alastri Inventory Model > save “blocks.invModel” file.

  2. Go to Production Scheduler > Setup tab > Data Sources step > plus icon > import “blocks.invModel” file.

Export .invModel file from Rapid Reserver

Both

Projects with Rapid Reserver embedded can also have “.invModel” files imported.

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