OPS Time Component Defaults

OPS Time Component Defaults ancillary data defines the amount of time used for different component types in different circumstances. For example, the amount of report time for a specific agency and work type.

Defaults are applied, for example, when splitting work. This allows previously defined time components, for example report time and sign on time, to be automatically filled, instead of requiring the dispatcher to enter the information.

Note: Use either Work Subtype or Run Type. Don't define both fields in a single record.

The Report Time time component type can be applied to multi-pieces of work by using the OPS > Dispatch > Work Assignment > Apply Default Report Time for Multi Pieces property (the OPS > Dispatch > Edit Work Times > Include Report Time property must also be selected for this feature to work). Additionally, if an employee is assigned to multiple adjoining pieces of work, the report time will be removed from all but the first piece of work. These defaults are applied on an agency-by-agency basis. Confirmation messages in the Daily Activity screen let users know report times are being adjusted as employees are assigned to open pieces of work.

To show error messages about time components when activating a day, select the OPS > Dispatch > Activate Day > Message > Show Warning Message for Time Components property.

Table 1. OPS Time Component Defaults Ancillary Data
Field Description
Work Type Work type used by the time component default value.

This may be either a work-based work type (for example, Casual, Specials, or Standby), or a run-based work type (for example, Fixed Route Runs).

Work Subtype Work subtype used by the time component default.

Defined in Work Subtypes ancillary data.

Select only if the work type isn't a run-based work type.
Run Type Run type used by the time component default.

Defined in OPS Run Types ancillary data.

Select only if the work type is a run-based work type. For example, Fixed Route Runs.
Time Component Type

Component that will be updated with the defined time value.

  • Report Time
  • Start Wait
  • Start Travel
  • Start Standby
  • Prep Time
  • Finish Time
  • End Wait
  • End Travel
  • End Standby
  • Clear Time
Event Type
  • All. Both PullIn/Pullout and Relief events.
  • PullIn/PullOut. Pull-in and pull-out events scheduled to the original driver.
  • Relief. Pull-in and pull-out events covered by relief staff.
Action Type
  • All. Both split work and create work actions.
  • Split Work. When work is split, the defined default values will apply to both pieces of work.
  • Create Work. When work is created, the defined default values will apply to the new work.
Default Time Amount of default time defined in minutes.
Agency Agency to which the defined default value applies.