Enhanced Timetable Management
The Enhanced Timetable Management system is a significant upgrade to the existing timetables module, introducing a modern user interface, powerful import/export capabilities, and comprehensive API integration. This system streamlines the creation, modification, and administration of academic schedules through intuitive interfaces and automated processes.
Key Features
Advanced UI Components
- Drag-and-drop interface for schedule creation and modification
- Color-coded visual timetable representation
- Interactive calendar view with filtering options
- Responsive design for desktop and mobile access
CSV Import/Export Support
- Bulk timetable creation through CSV import
- Template-based data entry for consistent formatting
- Export capabilities for backup and sharing
- Progress tracking during import operations
Timetable API Integration
- Comprehensive API endpoints for programmatic access
- Get_timetable_data function for structured period and day data
- Get_division API for student group retrieval
- Enhanced error handling and detailed logging
Period and Day Management
- Addition of period number and day fields to course schedules
- Validation to ensure unique period-day combinations per division
- Color selection feature for visual differentiation
- Scheduling conflict prevention through validation rules
Technical Implementation
API Endpoints
- /api/method/edu_quality.api.get_timetable_data: Fetches timetable data structured by period and day
- /api/method/edu_quality.api.get_division: Retrieves student groups by program and academic year
New Fields in Course Schedule
- period_number: Numeric identifier for the period within a day
- day: Day of the week for the scheduled course
- color: Custom color for visual representation in the timetable
- subject_type: Categorization of the subject type
Frontend Components
- Timetable grid component with cell interaction
- CSV import/export interface with validation
- Drag-and-drop handler for schedule manipulation
- School, class, and division selector components
Validation Logic
- Unique constraint enforcement for period-day combinations
- Scheduling conflict detection and prevention
- Data integrity checks during import processes
- Real-time validation during manual schedule creation
User Workflows
Administrator Workflow
- Access timetable management interface
- Select school, academic year, and program/division
- Either import timetable data via CSV or create manually
- Arrange schedule using drag-and-drop interface
- Assign colors and additional attributes
- Validate and publish the completed timetable
- Export for distribution or backup
Teacher/Student Workflow
- Access personalized timetable view
- Filter by day, subject, or other criteria
- View detailed information for specific periods
- Receive notifications of schedule changes
- Export personal schedule if needed
Integration Points
The Enhanced Timetable Management system integrates with:
- Student Group Management: For division and class information
- Program Management: For academic structure and course offerings
- Teacher Allocation: For instructor assignment to courses
- Mobile App: For schedule display to students and teachers
Recommended Documentation Placement
- This documentation should replace or substantially update the existing timetable documentation at `/Users/apple/Desktop/WalnutAppSuite/documentation/academic_modules/timetables_module.md`, which currently contains placeholder information with [IMPLEMENTATION DETAILS NOT PROVIDED] markers.
Related Features
- Course scheduling
- Academic year planning
- Teacher workload management
- Student group organization