The Planning/Engineer's Log facilitates record keeping with a technical bias and is linked to the "Engine-Component" maintenance module. (VMS Pro also provides Interior and Captain's Logs that are similar in function, and Running Logs.)
If the "Planner Mode" is chosen (shown) the Engineer's Log automatically displays any Engine-Component task(s) that will be due (aged by time) during the proposed voyage.
Should you need to restructure a maintenance task to accommodate conflict (like an engine overhaul while underway) you may jump directly to the appropriate "Task Due" with a single click anywhere in the appropriate Tasks Due row.
The Engineer's Log may also be used in conventional (non-planner) mode as a daily running log. In this mode the Tasks Due pane is closed and replaced by a larger Voyage Notes field.
When
printing or previewing log entries (illustrated) you will choose a date
range optionally populated by the current log entry, but the range of
dates can be easily changed. Engineer's Log reports can optionally include
Maintenance Tasks due during the report period
and reports are labeled and merged per Voyage and Maintenance
Task combinations.