Task Packages

Task packages are resources that can be shared among analyses and can be managed via the Resource Manager. They represent groups of tasks that are performed together at scheduled intervals, for the most efficient allocation of resources and downtime management.

The Task Package window allows you to create, view and edit task packages. It can be accessed by clicking the Create New or View/Edit icon in the Task Package wizard, which is accessed from the Task Package field that appears when you select the Override task scheduling properties with a task package option for a preventive, inspection or on-condition task that is scheduled to be performed at fixed intervals.

It can also be accessed from the Task Packages page of the Resource Manager by choosing Home > Edit > Add, by selecting a task package and choosing Home > Edit > View or by double-clicking a task package.

For a new resource, a name will be proposed automatically based on the default naming criteria established for the current database (see Default Name Formats window). You can replace this with your own name of up to 150 characters, if desired. Remember that the name and identifiers are the primary way in which your team will be able to find the resources you need for your analyses.

The following settings are available to configure the task package:

In the Perform every field, enter the length of the interval at which the task package will be performed. You must specify units for this value.
The Auto-Packaging Intervals fields allow you to specify a range of scheduled intervals that will automatically be incorporated into the task package if the user clicks the Auto-Package Tasks button at the bottom of the Maintenance Task Packaging window in RCM++/RBI. The units for these fields are the same as those specified for the Perform every field. For example, if you enter 150 hours in the Start time field and 200 hours in the End time field, then tasks that are scheduled to be performed at fixed intervals from 150 to 200 hours can automatically be included in the task package to be performed at the scheduled time of the task package rather than at their individually scheduled times.

Identifiers contains additional identifying information that can be used to search for this resource.

History provides information about when the record was created and last updated. If the history log has been activated at the project level, you can click the View Item History icon to open the Record History Log for the record.

Watch allows each individual user to subscribe to receive an alert (via e-mail, SMS text message or portal message) when the resource is changed.

Trace Usage. For existing resources, the link at the bottom of the window indicates how many times the resource is currently being used. If you need more information, click the link or the icon to open the Dependency Viewer.

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