This project was originally developed during a vocational training program and later extended and refined during academic studies at the DHBW (Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University).
It is a machine management tool designed for training workshops to improve machine assignment, visualize machine utilization, and relieve instructors through automation and clear planning tools.
The focus was on developing a practical, responsive, and intuitive interface using modern .NET technologies.
src/– Core WPF application (C#, .NET 7.0, Entity Framework)doc/– Documentation, concept drafts, and planning
- C# / .NET 7.0 – Main application logic (WPF)
- WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) – GUI for machine/job management
- Entity Framework Core – Database access (SQL Server)
- FontAwesome.Sharp – UI icons and styling
- Microsoft SQL Server – Backend database system
🔧 Make sure to install the following NuGet packages exactly in version 7.0.1 for compatibility:
Install-Package Microsoft.EntityFramework.SqlServer -Version 7.0.1 Install-Package Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore -Version 7.0.1 Install-Package Microsoft.EntityFramework -Version 7.0.1 Install-Package FontAwesome.Sharp -Version 7.0.1
Instructors assign jobs to available machines and monitor machine utilization live.
The system helps to distribute workloads evenly and visualize bottlenecks or idle machines.
- Central job overview with real-time status
- Visual machine occupancy
- Simplified workflow for instructors
- Reduces planning effort in training environments
✅ Completed and functional
The system is stable and performs job assignment and utilization tracking as intended.
Ready for further extension (e.g., web interface, mobile view, reporting).
This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for details.