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Tutorial: SMT Partial Track Out#

Estimated time to read: 3 minutes

Objective#

Learn how to automatically detach sub-materials (e.g., panels) from a lot during line flow execution, allowing them to proceed independently without waiting for the entire lot to complete.

Step 0: Validate Preconditions#

Before using Partial TrackOut, ensure:

  • Feature is enabled:

    • /SMT/MaterialPartialTrackOut/IsEnabled = True

  • You are working in a Line Flow scenario where:

    • A lot (main material) is in process
    • Sub-materials (e.g., panels) are processed in sub-resources

Step 1: Configure Partial TrackOut Context#

  • Navigate to Administration > Tables and open SMTPartialTrackOutContext

  • Add a new entry defining:

    • Product / Product Group
    • Flow / Step where Partial TrackOut applies

SMT Partial Track Out Context ST

This step is mandatory — without this configuration, the feature will not trigger.

Step 2: Prepare Line Flow Scenario#

  • Start a lot (main material) in a Line Flow

  • Ensure:

    • The lot contains sub-materials (e.g., panels)
    • Sub-materials are processed in sub-resources within the line

Step 3: Process Sub-Materials#

  • Move the lot through the Line Flow

  • Process sub-materials (panels) individually through the steps

Step 4: Execute Final Step of Line Flow#

  • When a sub-material reaches the last step of the Line Flow

  • Perform Track-Out on the sub-material

  • The system automatically:

    • Detaches the sub-material (panel) from the lot
    • Moves it to the next step in the main flow

This happens automatically — no manual action is required.

Step 6: Validate Result#

After Track-Out, verify:

Sub-Material (Panel)#

  • Has moved to the next step in the main flow
  • Is now an independent main material

Lot (Original Main Material)#

  • Remains in the line flow
  • Continues processing remaining sub-materials

Expected Result#

  • Sub-materials exit the line flow independently
  • No need to wait for the full lot to complete
  • Production flow becomes more efficient and continuous

Frequent Configuration Questions#

Why is the sub-material not being detached?#

Check that the SMTPartialTrackOutContext configuration is correctly defined and associated with the process.

Why is the feature not being triggered?#

Verify that the feature is enabled by confirming that the IsEnabled setting is configured correctly.

Why does the material remain in the lot after Track-Out?#

Ensure that the Track-Out operation is being performed at the correct step in the process flow.

Why am I experiencing unexpected behavior?#

Confirm that the scenario is configured as a Line Flow with sub-material processing, as this feature is intended for that specific use case.