Show Graph

Explanation

Use this window to generate a graph that shows Master Scheduling data for a selected Level 0 or Level 1 part belonging to a specified site. The types of data shown are forecast, supply, demand, and projected balance. You can also generate overlay graphs that show cumulative unconsumed supply or cumulative unconsumed forecasts.

Prerequisites

This activity requires that a Level 0 or Level 1 part exists. A period template also must exist. 

System Effects

As a result of this activity, the system generates a graph of Master Scheduling data for a user-specified Level 0 or Level 1 part. The graph includes forecast, supply, demand, and projected balance data. The system also generates overlay graphs showing cumulative unconsumed supply or cumulative unconsumed forecasts. The graph appears at the bottom of the Detailed MS Graphic window.

Window

Detailed MS Graphic

Related Window Descriptions

Detailed MS Graphic
Recalculate Period Template
MS Graph Parameters

Procedure

1. To generate graphical data for a Level 0 part instead of the default Level 1, click Zero in the Level area in the Detailed MS Graphic window.
2. Populate the Detailed MS Graphic window. Alternatively, select a Level 0 or Level 1 part in the Part No list, enter values in the Site, MS Set, and Template ID fields. Either type the information or use the List of Values. If you use the List of Values to select a part, note that it displays only parts belonging to the selected site and MS level.
3. Right-click and then click Show Graph. The MS Graph Parameters dialog box appears. If you receive an error message after clicking OK in this dialog box, go to step 5 below.
4. Make the following choices the MS Graph Parameters dialog box:
   • In the Period area, check the default period range displayed in the Period Begin Date and Period End Date fields. To change this period range, type the number of the period that you want to use as the period begin number in the Begin No field. Then type the number of the period that you want to use as the period end number in the End No field.
   • In the Plot Forecast area, click Unconsumed to make the graph include non-cumulative unconsumed forecast data. Alternatively, click Full to make it include the entire set of non-cumulative forecast data (consumed as well as unconsumed).
   • In the Plot line for Cumulative area, click Unconsumed Forecast to make the graph include cumulative unconsumed forecast data. Alternatively, click Unconsumed Supply to make it include cumulative unconsumed supply data.
5. Click OK. The system now generates a detailed MS graph for your specified period range and type of data.
6. If you receive an error message indicating that the period template date does not match the part's last run date, right-click and then click Recalculate Period Template. Click OK to recalculate the template with the correct begin date. Then right-click and click Show Graph again. When the MS Graph Parameters dialog box appears, follow steps 4 and 5 above.