About sites

A project must contain at least one site. A site in XECUTE is a self-contained model and planning environment. It combines global definitions (like principal fields, activities, materials, and resources) with site-specific inputs (like block models, spatial data, activity areas, and haulage networks).

Each site represents an independent scheduling scenario. You can create multiple sites using the same base data (e.g., block models, topography) but configure each differently to test different strategies and compare outcomes. A site uses its inputs to generate a customisable schedule for execution and reporting. Each site can receive live data via Data Feed In and publish outputs automatically through Data Feed Out.

Sites are managed in Config, XECUTE’s setup and administration tool. While most users work in Client to build and publish schedules, Config is where you define the structure and inputs that power those schedules.

Site states

A site has an active state. You can toggle the state at any time. Minimising the number of active sites can improve performance on the server.

• Active: The site is running, actively receiving and sending data to the server. It can be opened in Client to configure and review the schedule.

  Multiple sites can be active, but only one site can be opened in Client at a time.

• Ready: The site is inactive and does not interact with the server. It can’t be opened in Client.

There’s also a Not Configured state. These sites don’t have enough inputs or configuration for a schedule framework to support a functional model and schedule. These items can be managed through the site’s Edit action.

Site options

On a site tile, you can perform several actions.

Action	Description
Edit	Opens a screen where you can edit the inputs and configuration that makes up the model and schedule framework. These items include the block model, topography, calendar, and haulage.
Visualise	Displays the material flow diagram for the site.
Start/Stop	Toggles the site between Active (running) and Ready (stopped).

Other options

Action	Description
Delete	Removes the site by dragging its tile to the bin icon.
Show Active Sites Filter	Hides sites that are not currently running.
System Configuration	Opens system-wide configuration settings that apply to all sites.

You can rename a site via Edit on the General and Calendar Settings screen.

Visualise

Visualise opens a window where you can preview the spatial components of a site without needing to open it in Client. This is useful for checking spatial accuracy and alignment of key elements during setup.

What you can visualise

The site model includes several spatial components. In the Visualise window, you can toggle the visibility of each:

Component	Description
Topography	Displays the surface terrain of the site.
Aerial	Shows aerial imagery (requires topography to be visible).
Block Model	Displays the geological block model.
Pit Limits	Shows the mining boundaries or pit limits.
Block Overrides	Displays editable override areas within the block model.
Feature Layers	Shows additional spatial layers such as infrastructure or environmental zones.
Grade Control	Displays grade control shapes.
Haul Roads	Shows the haulage network across the site.

Clicking a component (e.g. Feature Layers) displays all items within that category. You cannot select individual items.

Spatial domain visualisation

You can also select a spatial domain to view. This filters the visualisation to show data relevant to the selected domain.

Graphics settings

You can configure how the site is displayed using the Graphics Settings button. This includes:

• 3D Settings: Camera projection, axis triad, vertical exaggeration.

• Labels: Text size, colour, activity area measurements, haulage node names.

• Background: Skybox visibility, gradient, start/end colors.

• Grid Settings: Toggle grid visibility, auto/fixed sizing.

• Advanced Settings: Transparency algorithm, anti-aliasing level.