Thanks Jaime I will check it out.

Simon


>Simon
>1) Do a search on Constraint Programming: it's the best technique i know for implementing complex scheduling techniques
>2) Check out for instance www.ilog.com . They also have a set of tools for developers ( activex controls and the like ), and some specific to sheduling.
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>HTH
>Jaime
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>>Hi
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>>I am starting a new phase of a project for a client that involves scheduling sport events. The client now wants software to generate a master schedule of games. Previous the master schedule was created by a team of three people over a number of days. Now they would like the task done by software and they will do the final review. The following are some of the scheduling requirements:
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>>30-40 leagues
>>40-50 Opponents
>>Prefer 2 games per week
>>Maximum 7 days span between games.
>>Balance between home and away games
>>Some teams must travel together to venues
>>Teams can indicates dates when they cannot play, or must play away or must play at home.
>>Each leagues has it own number of games that must be played.
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>>There existing system is a VFP/Web-Connect application.
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>>I am looking for scheduling algorithims or techniques that might be used in this type of situation. I want to have some understanding of ways scheduling problems can be solved before I start designing any solutions. I see it as being like design patterns. There are certain types of patterns that work in specific situations so I am looking for descriptions of approaches and techniques used in solving schduling problems.
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>>If anyone knows where I might find such information it would be appreciated.
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>>Thanks
>>Simon