ASC - external sequencer integration

Previously, Assembly Control could use the internal Sequencing Engine only to provide an operation sequence to assembly orders. This Sequencing Engine was often seen as limited because it was completely focused on production optimization through functions and option-based rules.

Now, external Sequencing Engines can be integrated directly with Assembly Control through these new BDEs:

• AssemblyLineSequence
• Method UpdateLineSequence

To enable this functionality for a site, the External Assembly Order Scheduler check box has been added to the Assembly Control Parameters (tiasc0100m000) session. If this check box is selected, the internal Sequencing Engine cannot be used.

Consequently, you can now choose whether to use the internal or external Sequencing Engine.