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PowerSolver 2.0 Documentation

Learn how to use PowerSolver to solve complex planning and scheduling problems. Built on Timefold Solver 2.0 with the §5bis sequence model.

Getting Started

Quick Reference

Essential commands, patterns, and shortcuts at a glance. Perfect for experienced users.

Reference

Concepts Guide

Understand the core concepts: entities, values, constraints, and scores. Essential reading for new users.

Start Here

User Guide

Complete reference for using PowerSolver. Step-by-step instructions for every feature.

Reference

Tutorials & Guides

Quick Start Tutorials

4 hands-on §5bis tutorials: Task Assignment, Employee Rostering, Vehicle Routing, Maintenance Scheduling.

Tutorials

Wizard Guide

Screen-by-screen walkthrough of the 2.0 wizard. Sequence mode toggle, host-fact picker, derived-shadow editor, §5bis JSON emission.

2.0

Tests Guide

Learn how to validate your planning problems with the test system. Run tests, interpret results, troubleshoot issues.

Guide

Quick Links

BASIC vs LIST Variables

Critical concept for choosing the right variable type

Constraint Rules

Available rules and required properties

Derived Shadows

§5bis Supplier expressions for time / cumulative quantities

Troubleshooting

Common problems and solutions

Vehicle Routing

§5bis list-variable tutorial — vehicles + ordered customer visits