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   To start an online planner session:

1. Navigate to the Planner Workbench window.

2. Select a plan name.

3. Choose Online in the Net Change Replan region and choose Start.

4. Choose OK to acknowledge that starting this session will prohibit access to the plan by other users.

5. Make a note of the concurrent request ID and choose OK.

While the online planner loads the data into memory, you will see the Online Planner Status window. This window displays the progress of the loading and signals you when the session is ready for planning.

6. When the status window informs you that the session is ready for planning, close the window to return to the Planner Workbench.

Your online planner session is now active.

   To replan your changes with the online planner:

1. Start your online planner session, as described above.

2. Choose Supply/Demand to display the Supply/Demand window.

3. Make your changes in the Supply/Demand window.

4. Save your changes.

5. In the Planner Workbench window, choose Online in the Net Change Replan region, then choose Plan.

Note: The online planner will clear and lock all other windows during the replanning process.

   To check the status of an online planner session:

1. In the Planner Workbench window, choose Online in the Net Change Replan region, then choose Status. The online planner will display one of the following status messages:

Concurrent Request [concurrent request number] pending

Loading Data

Ready for Planning

Planning

Complete

   To implement and release your modified plan:

• See: Implementing Planning Recommendations.

   To stop an online planner session:

1. In the Planner Workbench window, choose Online in the Net Change Replan region, then choose Stop.

2. Choose OK to confirm that you want to end your online planner session.

Note: The Net Change Replan region is not yet ready to start a new batch mode or online planner session. Choose Status to display the Online Planner Status window. Confirm that the status is Complete and close the window. You can now start another online planner session, or start the batch mode planner.

See Also

Overview of Graphical Pegging

Overview of Memory-based Planning Engine

Adding Plan Options

Creating Firm Planned Orders

Launching the Planning Process

Planning Detail Report