Installation & Setup

This chapter guides you through installation, launching the system, understanding the interface, and creating your first exam timetable project.

2.1 System Installation Overview

The TPlus Exam system is provided as an application package. You will need to extract the folder and ensure the required files are available before running the system.

Open the provided installation folder (or extract the ZIP file if you received a ZIP package).
Ensure the folder contains the main application file and supporting files.
Do not rename, move, or delete any files inside the folder to avoid system errors.

Extracted folder structure for TPlus Exam — **Figure 2.1.1:** TPlus Exam Installation Folder (Extracted Package)

Important: TPlus Exam is licensed software. Do not distribute the installation package without authorization.

2.2 Launching the Application

After confirming the installation folder is complete, you can launch the system using the main executable file.

Open the TPlus Exam installation folder.
Locate Timetabler Plus.
Double click the file to launch the system.
If a login page appears, enter your credentials provided by the administrator.

Main executable file Timetabler Plus — **Figure 2.2.1:** Main Executable File (Timetabler Plus)

Login screen for TPlus Exam — **Figure 2.2.2:** System Login Screen

Login screen explanation — **Figure 2.2.3:** Login Screen Fields Explanation

Tip: For quick access, right-click on Timetabler Plus → Send to → Desktop (create shortcut).

2.3 Interface Overview

When you first log in, the main interface opens with several key areas. Understanding each component will help you navigate the system efficiently.

Main interface of TPlus Exam system — **Figure 2.3.1:** Main Interface of the TPlus Exam System

2.3.1 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.

File menu options — **Figure 2.3.2:** File Menu Options

Edit menu options — **Figure 2.3.3:** Edit Menu Options

View menu options — **Figure 2.3.4:** View Menu Options

Database menu options — **Figure 2.3.5:** Database Menu Options

What is TPlus eCampus?

TPlus eCampus is a portal platform that provides direct integration with your institution's Student Management System through API connectivity.

Relationship of TPlus eCampus with TPlus Exam

Since all the data and database are stored at TPlus eCampus, users can directly access all the data and database from TPlus eCampus to TPlus Exam seamlessly.

Student Management
System (SIS)

API

TPlus eCampus

Data

TPlus Exam

Figure 2.3.6: Integration Between Student Management System, TPlus eCampus, and TPlus Exam

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.

E-Campus drop-down menu showing E-Campus Settings option — **Figure 2.3.7:** E-Campus Settings Location

E-Campus Settings Window will pop-up. The window contains two sections:

1. Connection

First you need to connect your TPlus Exam with your E-Campus Student Information System.

To know how to fill in the empty slots, refer to the table 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 2.3.1: Fill In Information in Connection

After done filling the slots, click Test Connection button.

A pop-up message will appear, stating that it has been successful.

Successful connection message — **Figure 2.3.10:** Successful Connection Message

2. Settings

E-Campus Settings - Semester selection — **Figure 2.3.11:** Settings

You may select the preferred semester of the data that will be imported from E-Campus.

Once everything has been filled and connected, you may click Save.

2.3.2 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.

Toolbar icons — **Figure 2.3.12:** Toolbar Icons and Quick Actions

2.3.3 Main 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.

Main tabs in TPlus Exam — **Figure 2.3.13:** Main Tabs

2.3.4 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. 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:

Open — Opens the selected timetable project.
Delete — Removes the selected project from the system.
Rename — Changes the name of the selected project.
Export — Exports the project as a file for backup or transfer.
Properties — Displays project details such as file ID, file name, date created, and last saved.

Project Properties

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

File ID — The unique identifier assigned to the project by the system.
File Name — The name given to the project when it was created.
Date Created — The date and time the project was first saved.
Last Saved — The date and time the project was last modified and saved.

**Figure 2.3.15:** Project Properties window

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.

Export Timetable File as .TDat — **Figure 2.3.16:** Exporting a timetable project as a .TDat file

2.3.5 Course Status Panel

Located below the Timetable Explorer, this 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.

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

2.4 Creating a New Project

Each examination session requires its own timetable project to keep data organized and separate from other exam periods.

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

File menu - Create New Project — **Figure 2.4.1:** Creating a New Project via File Menu

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

Save project using toolbar — **Figure 2.4.2:** Saving the Project File

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.

Root directory in save window — **Figure 2.4.3:** Root directory — main storage location

Up 1 Level icon in save window — **Figure 2.4.4:** Up 1 Level — navigate to parent folder

Step 4 — Enter the Schedule Name (for example: Exam_Sem1_2026).

Enter project name dialog — **Figure 2.4.5:** Entering Project Name and Details

Step 5 — Click Save.

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

New project in Timetable Explorer — **Figure 2.4.6:** New Project Root in Timetable Explorer

Tip: Use a consistent naming format that clearly describes the examination session (for example: Exam_Sem1_2026) to avoid confusion when managing multiple timetable projects.

2.4.1 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.

New Folder icon in save window — **Figure 2.4.1.1:** New Folder — create a new folder to organise projects

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

**Figure 2.4.1.2:** New folder created in Timetable Explorer

Rename the Folder — Rename the folder to reflect the examination session or year (for example: Exam2026).

**Figure 2.4.1.3:** Renamed folder for organisation

Move the Project File — Select the exam file and drag it into the newly created folder to organise the project structure.

**Figure 2.4.1.4:** Dragging exam file into the folder

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

**Figure 2.4.1.5:** Project saved inside the organised folder structure

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.

2.5 Pre Data Preparation Checklist

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

Installation folder is complete and extracted correctly
The system launches using Timetabler Plus
Login is successful (if required)
You understand the main interface layout (menu, toolbar, panels)
You are ready to proceed to data import and processing

Next, continue to Data Preparation to import and process exam data.

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