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

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

2. Clone the repository:

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

3. Build using CMake:

   mkdir build
   cd build
   cmake ..

4. Compile the project:

   make

5. Run the simulator:

   ./queuing-system

Usage Instructions

1. Queue Creation:

   • Enter the number of queues needed.
   • For each queue, provide a topic and a one-letter signature.

2. Station Setup:

   • Specify the number of stations.
   • Associate specific queues with each station.

3. Graphical Interface:

   • Observe the generated windows for each station, the ticket printing kiosk, and the centralized screen.

4. Ticket Handling:

   • At each station, use the green button to call a ticket and the blue button to confirm the customer's presence.

Presentation Video

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues, submit pull requests, or suggest improvements.