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How to Change the Gantt Color Coding in EDGEBIC
Change the Gantt color coding in EDGEBIC: recolor or switch off any operation state in the scheduler configuration, apply it, and match the legend to your plant.
How to Change the MPS Bucket Size in EDGEBIC
Change the MPS bucket size in EDGEBIC between day, week, and period on the grid, and understand why switching does not re-bucket committed quantities.
How to Change What a Gantt Bar Label Shows in EDGEBIC
Change what a Gantt bar label shows in EDGEBIC: build the per-work-center Op. Description pattern from the field picker, add hours or quantities, and apply to all work centers.
How to Check Projected Stock for a Part in EDGEBIC
Check projected stock for a part in EDGEBIC: open the Inventory calendar, select the part, and read the on-hand, days of cover, and projected stockout at a glance.
How to Choose an Optimizer Goal in EDGEBIC
Pick the right optimizer goal in EDGEBIC: on-time first, fastest finish, least setup, or fewest changes. Set the goal on the Optimizer tab and read the KPI deltas.
How to Choose the Optimizer Engine in EDGEBIC
Choose the optimizer engine in EDGEBIC: pick multi-run search or the mathematical CP-SAT solver on the Schedule settings, understand the never-worse guarantee, and save.
How to Clear Test Data Before Going Live in EDGEBIC
Clear training and test data before going live in EDGEBIC: back up first, open Clear Data Tables, pick selected tables or a full wipe, type CLEAR, and restart clean.
How to Close a Sales Order in EDGEBIC
Close a sales order in EDGEBIC once its lines are fully shipped: change the order status to closed so it stops contributing firm demand to the plan.
How to Compare Two Scenarios Side by Side in EDGEBIC
Compare quote scenarios in EDGEBIC: open the Comparison Analysis tab, tick the scenarios, read lead time, cost, and utilization charts, and apply the winner.
How to Convert a Quote into a Manufacturing Order in EDGEBIC
Turn an accepted quote into a production order in EDGEBIC: click convert, confirm, and see exactly what carries over, including the scheduling direction.
How to Copy a Quote for a Similar Job in EDGEBIC
Reuse a quote for a similar job in EDGEBIC: there is no one-click duplicate, so use the original as a template and re-key a new quote with a fresh number.
How to Create a Quote in EDGEBIC and Save It as a Draft
Create a quote in EDGEBIC step by step: open the Quote Configuration dialog, fill the minimum fields, use a custom quote number, and save a clean draft.