Master route editing

The route defines the number and the sequence of operations needed, in order to produce a semi- or finished good. Master routes are maintained as a master data library which is reused when creating new production orders. Once a production order is created the master route is copied into a production order-specific route. This route is editable typically from the Order list window.

Typically you will create a master route for each semi-finished or finished product you plan to produce. This also means that the route name typically will include the product number and possibly other attributes aiding in easily finding the route when creating a new production order.

Alternatively, you can name the route according to the processes it contains, ie. the route name could be “Double milling” in case it contains two milling operations.

The Alternate Route column will allow an additional designator to be added for a master route. This is usefull if you have different versions of the same route. E.g. one version routing through “the old machines” and a different route that routes through “the new machines”

Quick start

• Create new routes by clicking on the + button
• Click on the icon to duplicate an existing route
• To view or edit an existing route click on the link displaying the route name
  • Change the name of the route by expanding the General route sub-pane and then edit the Route field
• To add an operation to a route drag and drop from the right side Operations panel to the middle Operations in route panel
  • Edit attributes of the operation like setup time, workload etc. either directly in the table (add frequently used columns by clicking on the gear icon)
  • Or click the link of the operation name to display the Edit Operation window
• To change the sequence of operations in a route, drag and drop within the middle Operations in route panel
  • Alternatively edit the Depends on column in the operation table. Note that it is supported to write a comma separated list of operation numbers in the Depends on column. As an example for operation #30, it is valid to enter 10,20 as input to the Depends on column. This will have the effect that operation #30 will be scheduled to start after the scheduled end of both operation #10 and #20