Starting machine operations using the Work Center form

The non-workset-enabled employees can only start machine operations. To add a machine operation to a workset, use the Workset Maintenance form. Select Maintain to open this form. See Managing Worksets for more information.

To start a machine operation:

  1. Select Labor > Work Center. The Work Center form is displayed.
  2. Specify the employee ID in the field marked with a person icon.
    Note: The number is specified by default.
  3. Select the work center in the field marked with a factory icon.
    Note: The work center is specified by default. The operations that are ready to be started are displayed on the Job List tab.
  4. Specify a date and time to record for this transaction, if required.
    Note: The current date and time is specified by default. You can modify the date and time only if the Work Center Popup Enabled parameter is cleared and if your user ID has the appropriate authorizations on the User Extensions form.
  5. Select an operation from the Job List tab.
  6. Select Start Machine.
    Note: 
    • If the Work Center Popup Enabled parameter is cleared, the operation is started.
    • If the Work Center Popup Enabled parameter is selected, the Start Machine form is opened. Use the Start Machine form to start the operation.