Bases allow you to specify the crew bases that a crew member can be allocated.
This window displays the current list of defined bases. To locate an existing base, enter the name (or partial name) in the dialogue box and select the SEARCH button. All matching results will be displayed.
Creating a new base
Select the NEW button to create a new base. The following window is displayed.
Field descriptions
Name: | Mandatory free text in the dialogue box (max 100 characters). |
Short Code: | Mandatory. short code for the base (max 5 characters). |
Active: | If the base is to be used. |
Base Type: | Select HUB (network planning) or HUMAN RESOURCE (crew planning). |
Parent Base: | If the base has a connection to a Parent Base, select the appropriate option from the drop-down list. Mandatory for HUB |
Station: | Select the 3 letter IATA code for the station that the base refers to and select a Valid From and Valid To date. Once these parameters are defined select the ADD button. Further IATA station codes can be added |
Once the parameters are defined, select the SAVE button and the information is committed to the database and the new entry will appear in the existing list of items. To discard a new item prior to save, select the CANCEL button and the information will be removed and the window closed.
Base type: Twin Base
This concept is used for open time and trip trade, by enabling crew from a given base and rank, as defined by the HR Filter, to request pairings from other bases.
Do not confuse it with the built in
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concept.
User right Twinbase should be enabled to see this dialogue.
When the Twinbase user right is enabled, a double "Bases icon" will appear when opening a base dialogue.
Click it and add other bases that the crew can choose from. One, several, or all bases can be added. If there is a need to toggle this at some point it is possible to just remove a twin base and not allow crew with one base pickup from another base.
Base type: HUB
The Base is used for aircraft.
Select the Base Type "HUB", Parent Base, and Shortcode.
Base type: Dual Base
Another way to use "twin bases" is to create a rule with two or more stations.
This setup allows the crew to operate from both airports. N-OC will not warn about missing transport or station conflicts.
However, this concept should only be used if the pairing concept is that the pairing always returns to the originating station.
Editing an existing base
Once a base is added to the list it can be amended using the following procedure.
Indicate the base(s) to be amended by selecting the checkbox to the left of the base name and selecting the EDIT button. The base details will appear in a new window and can be edited as required. If more than one base is selected, each item will appear in a separate window and can be edited in turn. Once the required amendments have been made, select the SAVE button to commit the changes to the database.
Copying an existing base
A base can be copied to create a new base using the following procedure.
Indicate the base that is to be copied by selecting the check box to the left of the document name and selecting the COPY button. The EDIT dialogue window is displayed, and the new parameters can be entered. Once the parameters have been defined, select the SAVE button to commit the changes to the database. The changes can be discarded by selecting the CANCEL button and the parameters will not be committed to the database.
Deleting an existing base
Bases that are no longer required can be deleted using the following procedure.
Indicate the base that is to be copied by selecting the check box to the left of the document name and selecting the DELETE button. The base is removed from the database and is no longer visible in the list of available types. This is only possible if the base hasn't been used. Otherwise, you will need to deactivate the base.