Interface Overview

3.1 Menu Bar

The menu bar is the primary way to access all system functions. Each menu groups related actions, as shown in the figures below.

3.1.1 File Menu

3.1.2 Edit Menu

3.1.3 View Menu

3.1.4 Database Menu

The Database Menu groups the tools used for Database Management - importing, editing, and organising the data that your timetable is built from.

3.1.5 E-Campus Menu

3.1.6 Timetable Menu

3.1.7 Window Menu

3.1.8 Help Menu

3.1.9 E-Campus Settings (To Import Database)

To import database using E-Campus, first you need to know about E-Campus Settings.

Go to the Database Menu and select E-Campus. You will see a drop-down menu under E-Campus. Click on E-Campus Settings.

1. Connection

First you need to connect your TPlus Class with your E-Campus Student Information System. The E-Campus Settings window contains two sections: Settings on the left and Connection on the right. Follow the steps below to set up the connection.

Step 1: In the Connection section on the right, fill in the Web Service Settings fields. To know how to fill in the empty slots, refer to Table 3.1.9.2 below.

Field	Description
SIS URL	Always fixed to the website where it contains the online database. Default is https://www.timetableplus.com/timetable.
SIS User ID	User ID used in online database. Example: Admin99
Password	Password used in online database.
Institute	Your institute. You may click the drop-down menu to choose your institute. If there is none, you can click the add sign to add your institute.

Table 3.1.9.2: Fill In Information in Connection

Step 2: In the Settings section on the left, select the preferred semester of the data that will be imported from E-Campus in the Semester drop-down list.

Step 3: Once all the slots have been filled in, click the Test Connection button.

Step 4: A pop-up message will appear, stating that the connection has been successful. Click OK to close the message.

Step 5: Once everything has been filled and connected, click Save, then click Close to exit the E-Campus Settings window.

2. Import Database

After you have saved the configuration of the E-Campus connection, you may import the database from E-Campus. Go to the Database menu, select E-Campus, then click Import Database as shown in Figure 3.1.9.1. The Import Data from Student Information System window will pop-up, where you choose the data you want to import.

Under Data to include in operation, tick the data you want to import. Tick every box to import the entire database, or tick only the records you need. Each option is described in Table 3.1.9.4 below.

Data	Description
Courses List	The list of courses recorded in E-Campus.
Lecturers List	The list of lecturers recorded in E-Campus.
Rooms List	The list of rooms recorded in E-Campus.
Class Types	The class types defined in E-Campus, used to categorise each class.
Batches	The student batches recorded in E-Campus.
Lecturer-Course	The assignment of each lecturer to the courses they teach.
Departments	The departments recorded in E-Campus.
Lecturer Role	The role assigned to each lecturer.

Table 3.1.9.4: Data to Include in Operation

Once you have chosen the data, click Ok to begin the import, or Cancel to close the window without importing. The full import procedure is described in Chapter 4.2.5 Import Database From E-Campus.

3.2 Toolbar

The toolbar provides shortcut buttons for the most common actions, such as creating a new project or saving your work, without going through the menu. You will use it most at the start of each session and throughout your work when saving progress.

Create New Timetable

Creates a new timetable file.

Save Timetable File

Saves the current timetable file in the system.

New Folder

Creates a new folder.

Delete Timetable File

Deletes the selected timetable file or folder.

Refresh Schedule

Refreshes and updates the timetable display.

Export Result

Exports the result as a CSV file.

Generate Schedule

Automatically generates the schedule.

The remaining toolbar buttons open a window when clicked. Each button is shown below together with the window it opens.

Opens an existing timetable folder.

After clicking Open Timetable, the schedule selection screen appears, allowing you to choose the timetable to open.

Opens Course Management to view the course list, course details, and lecturers.

After clicking Courses Management, the Course Management window opens, showing the course list, course details, and lecturers.

Opens Lecturer Management to view the lecturer list, lecturer details, and teaching courses.

After clicking Lecturers Management, the Lecturer Management window opens, showing the lecturer list, lecturer details, and teaching courses.

Opens Room Management to view the room list and room details.

After clicking Rooms Management, the Room Management window opens, showing the room list and room details.

Opens Student Batch Management to view the batch list and batch details.

After clicking Batch Management, the Student Batch Management window opens, showing the batch list and batch details.

3.3 Main Module Tabs

The tabs divide the workspace into the main stages of the timetabling process. Work through them in order from left to right; each tab is covered in the chapters that follow. You will switch tabs as you move from data preparation through to generation and finalisation.

3.4 Timetable Explorer Panel

The Timetable Explorer is located on the left side of the screen. It displays all saved timetable projects under the Root directory in a Tree Structure. Use it to navigate between different parts of your project. You will refer to it when working with multiple timetable groups within the same project.

Right-Click Management Options

Right-clicking on a project in the Timetable Explorer opens a context menu with the following options:

Project Properties

Selecting Properties from the right-click menu opens a window that displays the following information about the selected project:

Exporting a Timetable Project

To export a timetable project outside the system, go to File → Export → Timetable File. The exported file uses the .TDat extension. This is useful for creating a backup copy of your project or transferring it to another machine.

3.5 Data and Status Panels

Located below the Timetable Explorer, these panels give you an at-a-glance view of your data and scheduling progress. The Section Status Summary panel lists courses that have not yet been assigned to a time slot. Use it to track scheduling progress at a glance; you will check it regularly during the timetable generation stage to confirm all courses have been placed.

3.6 Timetable Workspace

The timetable workspace is the main working area on the right side of the screen, where the timetable is displayed as a grid of days and time slots. This is where you review, adjust, and fine-tune class placements once the schedule has been generated. You will spend most of your time here during the generation and finalisation stages.

Detailed procedures for each stage are explained in the workflow chapters that follow.

3.7 Starting a New Project

Each academic session requires its own timetable project to keep data organised and separate from other periods.

Step 1: From the menu bar, click File and select New → Timetable.

Step 2: Click Save to open the Save Schedule As window.

Step 3: Choose the save location. By default, the system opens to the Root directory. Use Up 1 Level to navigate to a parent folder if needed.

Step 4: Enter the Schedule Name (for example: Class_Sem1_2026).

Step 5: Click Save.

Step 6: Once saved, the new project will appear in the Timetable Explorer panel on the left side.

3.7.1 Organising Projects Using Folders

You can create folders within the save window to organise your projects by semester, year, or department.

New Folder: Click this icon to create a new folder within the current directory.

Create a New Folder: After clicking the icon, a new folder will appear in the Timetable Explorer panel.

Rename the Folder: Rename the folder to reflect the academic session or year (for example: Class2026).

Move the Project File: Select the project file and drag it into the newly created folder to organise the project structure. The connection changes from connecting to Root to connecting to New Folder 1, which indicates the file is now acting as a child of the parent folder New Folder 1. This can also be confirmed by the + and − signs, which show and hide the files under the parent folder.

Final Folder Structure: Once moved, the project file will appear under the selected folder in the Timetable Explorer panel.

Tip: You can also open existing projects by navigating into folders within this window. Simply browse to the folder containing your project file and select it.

3.8 Pre Database Management Checklist

Before continuing to the next chapter, confirm the following items are completed.

• You understand the main interface layout (menu bar, toolbar, module tabs, panels, and workspace)
• You can create and save a new timetable project
• You understand the Timetable Explorer and its Tree Structure
• If importing from E-Campus, the connection has been tested successfully
• You are ready to proceed to database management

Next, continue to Database Management to build and manage the database your timetable is generated from.