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Setting Ancillary and Supplementary Data for Block Optimizer
Before runcutting with Run Block Optimizer parameters, make sure to complete the following steps first in FX and BlockBuster.
Ancillary Data for Block Optimizer
When creating the run types and run type garages ancillary data, make sure that you have set your context to Run Block Optimizer.
About Travels
Travel refers to the time it takes an operator to travel between relief nodes or between a garage and a relief node. They are defined in the Travels screen.
Adding Travels
You can add travel records that are used specifically in the Run Block Optimizer.

Adding Travels

You can add travel records that are used specifically in the Run Block Optimizer.

Make sure to set the context first.

In the Navigator, click the Travels button:
The Travels screen appears. The mandatory fields are From Node, To Node, From Time, and To Time.
Fill in the mandatory fields, the Block Optimizer Time, and other fields that you want to apply to the new travel.
Click the Save button:
If you move to a different row without saving the record, a message prompts you to save it. Click Yes.

Note: Travel records can be saved and loaded as an xml file. When loading the file and a record with an Abbr (same as in the file) already exists, the existing record is updated.