Download Illinois Construction Scheduling Expert System Draft User`s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................... 5
DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS .............................................................................................. 6
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 7
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................... 8
System Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
Installing ICSES.......................................................................................................................... 8
Uses for ICSES ........................................................................................................................... 8
Exiting ICSES ............................................................................................................................. 8
USER INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................... 9
New Project ................................................................................................................................. 9
Step 1: Choose a Project Start Date ........................................................................................ 9
Step 2: Enter Project Information ......................................................................................... 10
Step 3: Select Project Type ................................................................................................... 10
Step 4: Review Schedule ...................................................................................................... 11
Step 5: Review Calendar ....................................................................................................... 15
Step 6: View Preliminary Schedule ...................................................................................... 19
Step 7: Finalize the Schedule ................................................................................................ 21
Step 8: Generate Report ........................................................................................................ 25
Open Project.............................................................................................................................. 25
Schedule Options ...................................................................................................................... 26
ICSES Schedule form ........................................................................................................... 26
EXAMPLES ................................................................................................................................. 27
Example 1: Resurfacing project ................................................................................................ 27
Example 2: Bridge Reconstruction ........................................................................................... 36
Open a New Project .............................................................................................................. 36
Enter Project Information ..................................................................................................... 36
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