How to Hardcode split classes

Occasionally you want to split a class, meaning give different lessons to different teachers, and you want to control the ratio.

Note that this is discouraged in general, because it's usually more advantageous to allow the algorithms to determine the optimal splits. However, let's assume you have good reason to want to do this.

This can be done using a special syntax being entered into the 'Teachers' (or also 'Rooms') columns of the "Data Entry > Classes" screen. Let's look at an example:

4:ACH|2:LTO

This means give 4 periods to teacher "ACH" and 2 periods to "LTO". Another example:

4:ACH|2:LTO,JCH

As above except for the 2-period component you're happy for either "LTO" or "JCH" to take it.