Examples of Use

Use the Machine Status report to view the current status of machines within a specific department or for machines of a particular type.

To create this report, apply these filters:

• Select the required values in the Department, Department Group, and/or Machine Type fields on the Equipment tab.
• Run the report to view machine status information that matches the selected criteria.
• Optional: Use Column Picker to add or remove columns as required.
• Optional: Use the Expanding Card View visualization to view machine status information in a graphical format instead of a tabular report.

Use the Machine Status report as the basis for a saved grid that can serve as data source for a custom dashboard.

To create a saved grid, follow these steps:

• Select the required values in the Department, Department Group, and/or Machine Type fields on the Equipment tab.
• Run the report to view the required machine status data.
• Limit the report output to information related to the currently running order and its machine status.
• Right-click the report header and retain only columns related to machine status, material information, and order information.
• Click Save.
• Complete the required fields on the Save form. For detailed field definitions, refer to the MES User Guide.
  Note: 

  • Scope cannot be changed after the report is saved and is typically set to All Users.
  • Access can be set to Report or Dashboard. Refer to the field tooltip for additional information.
  • Under Tasks, select only the actions relevant to machine and order status:
    • Include: Start Next, Stop, Start New
    • Pin: Start Next, Stop, Start New
• Click OK to save the grid.