queuing-system's Introduction

Queue Management System with SFML

This project is a queue management system simulator developed using the SFML library. The system allows users to define queues, stations, and manage the flow of customers through the system. The simulator provides a graphical interface with windows for each station, a ticket printing kiosk, and a centralized screen displaying the status of all queues and stations.

Features

Queue Creation: Users can specify the number of queues needed and assign a topic and signature (single letter) to each queue.
Station Setup: Users can define the number of stations and associate specific queues with each station.
Graphical Interface: The system generates windows for each station, a ticket printing kiosk, and a centralized screen displaying the current status of all queues and stations.
Ticket Handling: Stations have buttons for calling a ticket (green) and confirming the customer's presence (blue). The ticket on display alternates between being illuminated and blinking until confirmation.

Getting Started

Requirements: Ensure you have SFML installed. You can download it here.

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/smichajlidis/queuing-system.git
cd queuing-system

Build using CMake:
```
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
```
Compile the project:
```
make
```
Run the simulator:
```
./queuing-system
```

Usage Instructions

Queue Creation:
- Enter the number of queues needed.
- For each queue, provide a topic and a one-letter signature.
Station Setup:
- Specify the number of stations.
- Associate specific queues with each station.
Graphical Interface:
- Observe the generated windows for each station, the ticket printing kiosk, and the centralized screen.
Ticket Handling:
- At each station, use the green button to call a ticket and the blue button to confirm the customer's presence.