Add or Update a Tool on a Work Order

About this task

Use this procedure to add or update tool information to the variables that have the RECORD TOOL option enabled.

Procedure

  1. On the Work Order Manager page, access the work order.
  2. In the upper-right corner of the page, select , and then select Edit the workorder.
    The Edit <Work Order> page appears, displaying a list of operations in the work order.
  3. Select the Variables tab.
  4. On the Variables page, in the TOOLS column, select Add Tools.
    The Add Tools page appears and displays tool information.
  5. On the Add Tools page, do the following:
    Note:
    To further limit your search, you can type the full text string for a tool category in the Search field. This displays all tool categories with their associated tools. However, if you type a partial text string, then the search results display all levels of tool categories with only the last level displaying associated tools under it. For example, in the Search field, if you type a partial text string for a tool category name, such as S1_Cat1_L1. The search result displays only tools at the last level category.
    Field Description
    TOOL NAME Displays a list of tools configured. Select the required calibrated tool from the list. When a tool is out for calibration, it is disabled and cannot be selected.
    REQUIRED TOOL CONSUMPTION Is enabled when you select a category or a subcategory that have tools directly associated to it. The selected tools are required for the execution of a work order.
    MINIMUM TOOLS REQUIRED Allows to enter the number of minimum tools required. The default value is 1.
    TOOL PREFERENCE Allows to specify a preferred tool to be used as a part of the configuration. You can select one or more tools.
  6. Select Add.
    The selected tool is added and is displayed in the TOOLS column.
  7. If you are updating the tool information, then select Update.
  8. Select Save.