Query Alternative Scheduling Options {SEXAMT-6}

This option is used to identify possible days and sessions in which a paper can be written without creating timetable clashes.

Fields in this option:

Block 1: Valid System Cycles

This is the control block. Select the correct cycle for which alternative dates are required.

Example:

Block 2: Paper to be Scheduled

In this block, the subject code and paper number is entered. The exam year, exam code and exam month is displayed.

* When <NEXT BLOCK> is selected, the system will display the days and sessions on which this paper can be scheduled without any clashes.

Field	Type & Length	Description
Subject Code	A7	Subject Code to be queried. The <LOV> will display all subjects.
Paper Number	N2	Paper Number to be queried. The <LOV> will display all papers valid for the subject as defined on {SSTUD3-2}. If this combination already exists, a warning message will be displayed.

Example:

Block 3: Days and Sessions Available

The days displayed will be those linked to the year / exam code and month as displayed in the above example. If the user selects one of these days and sessions with a (Y)es and <COMMIT>s, the system will schedule the subject and paper for this time. If another scheduling record {SEXAMT-1b2} or venue record under {SEXAMT-1b3} exists for this subject and paper, it will be deleted in the process.

Note that this option will not validate whether there is sufficient space available in the examination venues for this subject and paper.

Example:

Processing Rules
	No special processing rules.

Date	System Version	By Whom	Job	Description
09-Jan-2007	v01.0.0.0	Amanda Nell	t133989	New manual format.
08-Nov-2007	v01.0.0.0	Melanie Zeeliel	t133989	Add information.
01-Dec-2008	v01.0.0.0	Magda van Westhuizen	t151124	Update manual: Language Editing: Juliet Gillies.