How does Omniscol work?

Omniscol automatically generates an optimized schedule while considering the institution’s constraints (teacher availability, rooms, classes, etc.). It also offers full manual management with a multi-filter view (by class, teacher, room) and different display modes (weekly, monthly).

Can a schedule be modified after creation?

Yes, it is possible to make occasional changes after the initial generation. Updates can be made manually with checks to avoid conflicts.

Why is Omniscol the best scheduling software?

100% online : Accessible anywhere, no installation required. Ultra-powerful generator : Quickly creates optimized timetables. Intuitive user experience : Smooth, fast, and ergonomic interface. Total flexibility : Suitable for all types of timetables (weekly, cycle, calendar). Excellent constraint management : Automatic conflict detection and resolution. Full internationalization : Available in multiple languages. Advanced export and API capabilities : Data accessible and usable in real time. Online availability collection : Saves time in scheduling. Responsive support and expert guidance : Fast and efficient assistance for users.

For which institutions is Omniscol suitable?

Omniscol is suitable for primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, higher education institutions, and adult training centers. Any institution that operates with timetables, subjects, teachers and student groups.

Is Omniscol suitable for all types of timetables?

Yes, Omniscol supports three main types of timetables: * Weekly: based on a repeated week pattern (common in K-12 and sometimes in higher education). * Cycle: timetable over an arbitrary number of days (used in North America). * Calendar: scheduling courses on specific dates without repetition (common in higher education). All these models can be generated automatically.

Is Omniscol compatible with our existing system?

Yes, it has APIs and import/export formats to integrate with other software.

Does Omniscol work on tablets or mobile devices?

Yes, Omniscol is a 100% SaaS solution accessible from any device with a web browser.

Can Omniscol manage complex timetables?

Yes, the software is designed to adapt to the most complex constraints, including advanced group management, lesson hour concatenation, class alignment, and multiple availability of teachers and rooms.

What types of constraints can be configured?

Teacher availability, fixed or flexible rooms, priorities, alignments, concatenation, specific days, variable lesson duration, etc.

How does Omniscol optimize a timetable?

The algorithm minimizes timetable gaps, balances the workload of teachers and students, distributes subjects evenly, and respects the institution's preferences.

Can Omniscol check the validity of a time slot before scheduling a lesson?

Yes, before scheduling a lesson, Omniscol checks if the time slot is free for teachers, rooms, and students.

Does Omniscol detect errors after scheduling a lesson?

Yes, after scheduling, the system flags potential conflicts: double booking of a teacher or room, overlap with another lesson, group imbalance, or missing room or teacher assignment.

How long does it take to set up an account?

Very little! Omniscol allows bulk data import via copy-paste from Excel or any other spreadsheet. Many shortcuts also enable duplicating all or part of the data, with on-the-fly transformation to adapt the information to your organization.

Can teachers enter their availabilities themselves?

Yes, Omniscol offers an online module allowing teachers to directly enter their availabilities before the schedule is created.

How can timetable data be retrieved?

Omniscol offers several export options: * Office formats: Excel, PDF. * API access: Over 200 endpoints, with webhooks to automatically retrieve real-time updates. * Access level: Core provides access to essential data, Premium offers full and advanced access.

How can timetables be shared with teachers and students?

Omniscol offers multiple sharing options: dynamic display on a digital board, export in PDF or Excel, online consultation via a responsive web page, and synchronization with external calendars via iCal. Of course, users can simply log in to the application if you grant them access, in which case they will only see the data relevant to them!

How does Omniscol's artificial intelligence work?

Omniscol uses AI to automatically generate an optimized schedule based on defined constraints and preferences. It also uses AI to detect conflicts, misconfigurations, or intelligently import your data.

Is the automatic scheduling AI mandatory?

No, users can choose to automatically generate the schedule or build it entirely manually. Omniscol then quickly and clearly indicates conflicts on each slot or resource. You may override a constraint manually if necessary.

What are Omniscol's pricing plans?

Omniscol offers an annual pricing plan tailored to each institution's needs. After an initial contact, we can assess the price based on the Core or Premium license and the size of your institution.

What are the differences between Omniscol Core and Premium?

Omniscol Core provides an advanced timetable generator and essential tools for school management. Omniscol Premium includes all Core-level features, along with advanced tools and priority support, ideal for higher education.

Is there a free trial?

Yes, a demo version is available. Contact us to request an online demonstration, and we can provide you with a free trial.

Diagnostic

A diagnostic in Omniscol is a consistency check run continuously by the system, which points out timetable configuration problems before they make the generation fail or produce an incorrect result.

Severity levels

Critical (red, blocking) — prevents the generation from succeeding: structurally impossible alignment, insufficient total capacity, teacher without any free time slot…
Warning (orange) — can be left as is but signals a risk or an inconsistency to review: imbalance in the aligned hour volumes, slightly undersized classroom, very restrictive availability.
Information (blue) — non-blocking note: "some classrooms are never used", "a teacher has service hours well below those of their peers".

Where to see diagnostics

In the top banner on the hours distribution screen and the timetable view.
Next to the name of the class or teacher concerned in the lists.
Detailed in the Generation tab (or checking depending on the timetable mode) with a contextual explanation for each diagnostic.

Frequent diagnostics

Diagnostic	Typical cause	How to resolve
No compatible classroom	Required specialisation with no matching classroom	Create the classroom or remove the specialisation
Inconsistent hour volume in an alignment	One class has 2h, the other 3h on the same aligned group	Align the volumes, or unalign
Insufficient capacity	Headcount > classroom capacity	Assign a larger classroom, or several classrooms (multi-room)
Availability with no possible time slot	All time slots are marked impossible for this teacher	Relax the availability or redistribute the lessons
Lesson during an absence period	Lesson placed in a range where the teacher is absent	Move the lesson or remove the absence

Severity levels

Where to see diagnostics

Frequent diagnostics

See also

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