Conflict Detection
Conflict Detection
SceneItAll can detect scheduling conflicts — issues where your schedule violates production rules such as turnaround requirements, daily hour limits, or element availability.
Running Conflict Detection
- Click the shield icon in the strip board toolbar.
- The system analyzes the active scenario.
- A toast notification shows the results: how many new conflicts were found and how many were auto-resolved.
Conflicts appear as red badges on affected day banners and strip tiles.
Conflict Types
Conflicts are detected based on configurable rules:
| Rule | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum turnaround | 12 hours | Time between wrap on one day and crew call the next |
| Maximum daily hours | 14 hours | Total hours from crew call to wrap |
| Maximum weekly hours | 60 hours | Total hours across a work week |
| Meal break | After 6 hours | Maximum time before a meal break is required |
| Travel buffer | 15 minutes | Buffer time added for location moves |
| 6th day warning | Enabled | Warns when scheduling a 6th consecutive work day |
| 7th day warning | Enabled | Warns when scheduling a 7th consecutive work day |
| Element availability | Enabled | Checks if elements are available on their scheduled days |
| Permit expiry | Enabled | Checks for expired location permits |
Viewing Conflicts
On Day Banners
A red badge with a count appears on day banners that have conflicts. Click the badge to open the conflict detail modal.
On Strip Tiles
Strips involved in a conflict show up to two conflict badges with tooltips explaining the issue.
Conflict Detail Modal
Click any conflict badge to see:
- Conflict title and description
- Severity level (error, warning, info)
- Affected strips and elements
- Suggested resolution
You can resolve, ignore, or add notes to any conflict from this modal.
Configuring Conflict Rules
Conflict rules live in Global Settings → Schedule, under the Conflict detection leaf. Open Global Settings from the settings cog (in the sidebar, or the top bar on phones), then select the Schedule section.
Timing Thresholds
Adjust numeric values for turnaround hours, daily hours, weekly hours, meal break timing, and travel buffer.
Day Warnings
Toggle 6th and 7th day warnings on or off.
Element Checks
Toggle element availability and permit expiry checks.
Per-Element Overrides
Some elements may have different rules (e.g., a minor with shorter maximum hours). Click “Edit” next to an element to set custom thresholds that override the project-wide rules.
Conflict Severity
| Severity | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error (red) | A hard rule violation that must be resolved |
| Warning (amber) | A soft limit that should be reviewed |
| Info (blue) | An informational note |
Tips
- Run conflict detection after major schedule changes (moving scenes, adding days).
- Start with the default rules and adjust as your production’s labor agreements require.
- Use per-element overrides for minors, animals, or other elements with special requirements.